Neon Nails: 18 Nail Inspo Pics for Your Literal Glow Up

We’ve got you covered with everything from bold French tips to vibrant nail art. We have all the inspiration you need for the top trend of the Summer.

Neon nails? Bold, bright, and back for Summer 2024!

With the weather brightening up and the evenings getting longer, we can finally resume our hot girl walks (iykyk). And what is the perfect accessory for your cute matching gym set? Obviously it’s a neon mani.

Whether you're craving a pop of colour to brighten your day or aiming to turn heads at your next event, neon nails are the way to go.

Read on for our curated list of neon manicure inspiration, featuring vibrant designs and expert tips – so you can rock the trend like a pro.

Neon Nail Designs

Neon nail designs electrify your look with vibrant, eye-catching colors that glow day and night. Perfect for making a bold fashion statement, these nails are the ultimate in fun and trendy self-expression.

Here in Semilac we’ve got everything from bold tips to vibrant nail art designs!

Pastel Neon Nails

Pastel neon nails offer a dreamy blend of soft hues with an unexpected electric touch, perfect for a unique and stylish look. These nails combine the best of both worlds, providing a subtle yet eye-catching pop of color that stands out beautifully.

Want a neon-inspired mani that’s a little more toned down?

Pastel neons are great transitional colours for Spring/Summer, since they have the summery brightness of neons mixed with delicate spring pastels.

Semilac’s new Pastel Neons collection can be worn together in bright eye-catching nail designs, or you can pair one or two of the colours for a monochromatic look.

Neon Abstract Nails

Abstract nail art is the perfect complement to bold neon colours: they give the same carefree fun vibe.

Neon abstract nails fuse vivid colors with artistic, freeform designs for a striking and unique manicure. Perfect for those who love to stand out, these nails blend creativity with neon flair.

Shades: 449 and 564.

These psychedelic patterns would be perfect for a festival or holiday look!

The hint of neon takes this mani from drab to fab!

Shades: 819, 171 and 040.

Checkerboard nail art is so Y2K. Recreate the look at home with some nail tape to give you crisp, straight edges!

Shades: 447 and 448.

Minimalist Neon Nail Art

The trick for a minimalist neon mani is negative space.

Having some of your natural nail poke through turns the neon into a fun feature rather than the main event: perfect if you’re looking to dip your toe into the neon mani world but don’t want to go full send.

The addition of a soft muted pink gives the neon coral space to shine.

Shades: S254 (base), 445 and 009.

Try shade 171 for a similar neon blue look!

The new pastel neon yellow isn’t as bold as a full-on highlighter yellow shade, but it still pops on a translucent nude background!

Shade: 604.

This look is super easy to recreate at home with a fine nail art brush!

Shades: 445, 446, 447, 448 and 449.

Neon Nail Art

Going all out? We’ve got some bold nail art designs for you!

Shades: 439 and 440.

Neon and leopard print are such a vibe.

This look is DIY-friendly! You’ll need a dotting tool (or a toothpick) and a fine nail art brush, but thanks to the irregular shapes, you don’t have to worry about making it look perfect: the wobblier the dots, the better!

Neon Pink French Tips

Neon pink French tips bring a twist to the classic manicure, combining elegance with a pop of crazy color. Perfect for adding a fun and modern edge to any look, these nails effortlessly blend sophistication and trendiness.

First up, we have neon French tips.

Shades: 435, 440 and 438.

A bright pink French tip is the easiest way to wear the neon nail trend, since it still gives that bright spark of colour, but it’s less daunting to wear thanks to the base nude.

If a bold neon pink French is still a little too much for you, try a classic white French tip with an accent of pink stacked at the tip.

Neon Glitter Nails

Looking for something extra extra? Neon and glitter gel polish create the ultimate maximalist manicure.

Gold glitter and neon pink give summer holiday vibes!

Or try neon chrome? Shade: 447

So which neon trend will you try next? From neon leopard print and neon psychedelic to minimalist neon micro French, we’d love to see your bold summery manicures!

Check out all our Neon Gel Polishes >> HERE <<

Make sure to tag us if you try them out! semilac_ie