Sunday was extra special — it was my birthday, Father’s Day and the first day of summer. My favorite season is finally here, and to celebrate we rounded up seven go-to summer nail colors you can find at the drugstore. Each shade is inspired by a sunny summer moment: bright, cheerful, and perfect for warm-weather weekends.
The Perfect Flamingo Pink | Revlon’s “Coy”
The Tangiest Orange (Soda) | OPI’s “A Roll in the Hague”
A Rubber Ducky Yellow | Maybelline’s “Fierce N Tangy”
A Mint-y Chocolate Chip | Essie’s “Mint Candy Apple”
The Coolest Pool Toy Blue | Sally Hansen Gel “Tidal Wave”
The Grape Popsicle Purple | Essie’s “Play Date”
A Sidewalk Chalk White | Revlon’s “Sure Thing”
Photos by Jeff Mindell | Manicures and styling by Beautilitarian | Creative direction by Studio DIY
Which shade is your favorite? I’d love to hear about other summer colors you reach for. Summer is the perfect time to experiment with bright, playful polishes — from neon oranges to soft mint greens. These seven picks are easy to find at most drugstores and make quick, cheerful updates to any look.
For more manicure ideas, explore the DIY manicure tag on the Studio DIY site.