10 Ombre Manicure Ideas for Summer 2019

Ombre is literally everywhere. From hair to photo filters and Instagrammable beauty products, the pattern’s popularity appears to coincide with the noughties revival. And ombre manicures are the hottest nail art designs of summer. It doesn’t matter whether the colors are muted and monochromatic or electric and clashing, the effect is just as stunning. You can use all of the shades in your nail polish collection or pick up new colors, like a trendy neon. Newbies shouldn’t stress about being precise since the look involves intentionally making a mess by applying strips of color to a makeup sponge, then dabbing the blend on your nails. (Just remember to clean your cuticles.) Here are some awesome ombre manicure ideas courtesy of Instagram.

Ombré Manicure Ideas That Are As Stunning As Any Ombré Hair Color

Pink Claws

Enhance a classic soft pink ombre manicure with a touch of flamingo pink on the tips. It's pretty and packs more of a punch.

Image: @paint_doll
Pops of Purple

This hazy purple ombre is perfect for lazy days.

Image: @nailgicspa
Mix It Up

The soft beige and pale yellow gradient shows the merits of mixing pastels and neutrals. The long square nail shape allows for a beautiful color melt, but the same effect works on shorter nails.

Image: @smnailz
Super Subtle

The gradient on these ombre nails is understated, but still makes an impact.

Image: @beauty_by_daria_klosowska
Fade Out

This royal blue and purple ombre nail art can count as a unique twist on a French manicure because of the way the strongest shades are focused on the tips and the base is a neutral pink.

Image: @opi_professionals
Bright Idea

These yellow, orange and hot pink nails are the epitome of summer.

Image: @kasiakopacznailart
Pastel Pointers

Not all rainbows need to begin with red. Use your favorite pastel nail polishes to create a rainbow fade going across all of your nails. Begin with lime green or whatever color you fancy.

Image: @nailsbyidarling
Tropical Take

Make graphic nail art pop with a gradient neon background. FYI: The foliage comes courtesy of a stamping plate, but those who are feeling super ambitious can freehand it.

Image: @nails_bychels
Pale to Popping

Out of monochromatic nail polish colors? No problem. Mix white with a bright coral nail polish to create this ombre effect. A little nail bling never hurts, especially on your ring finger.

Image: @nails_dik
Pink Plus

A barely-there neutral pink nail polish is capped off with a lick of lavender for a fresh deviation from the expected shade. Style the nail art with a lavender outfit.

Image: @petiteartnails