Summer puts a white-hot spotlight on manicures and pedicures. The pedicure part is obvious; toes are exposed during sandal season. The manicure part might be too; summer is an opportunity to swap soft, basic neutrals for bold nail designs and vivid pops of color. This year, like every year, I’m rotating out my nail polish collection. I’m saying goodbye to dark wintery hues and springy pastel shades, and hello to the most stylish summer ones.
No surprise here—99% of the chic summer shades in my collection are from Chanel. This year, I’m focusing on eight in particular. To me, they’re the most stylish set to embrace this season. Keep scrolling to see each one, from sparkling pink to fiery red and butter yellow (because yes, the latter is still trending in 2026).
