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It’s almost the end of the hot season, but the rains are still some time away. There’s no point fretting over the weather. Instead, use this as an opportunity to flaunt your best look yet! Along with those shorts and T-shirts, swimwear, flowy dresses and mul kurtas, wear the shades of summer on your nails. Grab these stylish designs that will look great at the pool, on your beach vacay, or just outdoors…

Hot season nail designs to try

Marine ocean inspo

Who doesn’t love the ocean and the feeling of getting into the water, especially on a hot day? Wear the emotion on your nails with a marine-inspired French manicure in blue and orange stripes. Goes with short and long nails.

Sunny side up

If there’s a colour that signifies the hot season, it’s yellow. And there’s nothing like wearing the bright hue on your nails – either plain or in polka dots or designs like pretty sunflowers. It pairs well with denims or even a sarong and top at the beach.

Go matchy-matchy

A must-have accessory at this time are sunglasses, so have your nail shades match the glasses you wear. This works better when your glares have frames in bright colours like neon green, orange or pink.

Pretty shells

'She sells seashells on the seashore', goes the popular tongue-twister, and this also fits in with the summer nail art look. Get a fancy nail enamel design with seashells, which can elevate your holiday dressing. Add on wave designs and tropical prints like pineapples as well as pearls and stones, for a more chic look.

Two-tone manicure

Two-tone nails are all about colour-blocking. You can split the dual design scheme to match the outfit you’re wearing. Go with two bright shades or one glitter and one plain texture; the choices are limitless.

Brighten the flip flops

Footwear and nail paint are style cousins and when you are at the beach, the go-to option is a pair of flip flops. Throw together a perfect sunny look with this with the help of pop candy nails in reds, corals and tangerines or even beige. Add a straw hat with it.