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15 Summer Nail Colors Predicted by Celebrity Manicurists

other · 2026-07-03

Vogue's article on summer nail colors features predictions from celebrity nail artists including Yoko Sakakura, Brittney Boyce, Sonya Meesh, Jin Soon Choi, Betina Goldstein, Queenie Nguyen, and Julie Kandalec. They recommend shades like tangy tangerine (OPI's Your Zestination Awaits), Bottega green (Manicurist's Brazil), electric purple (OPI's Glowin' on Vacay), butter yellow (OPI's Sunny Bunny), cobalt blue (Orly's It's Brittney, Beach), chocolate brown (Kure Bazaar's Ganache), tomato girl red (Hermès Orange Poppy), neutral latte beige (Chanel Le Vernis Légende), taxi cab yellow (JINSoon's Tweety), Capri blue (Nails Inc.'s Seabright Street), silver shimmer (JINsoon Halo), Montecito manicure (CND Vinylux Satin Slipper and Romantique), Korean jelly nails (GAOY Jelly Gel Kit), pistachio green (Light Lacquer's Bikini Bottoms), and cat-eye aqua blue (Olive & June's Aqua Velvet). Tips for preventing fading include using a base coat and top coat, reapplying top coat every few days, and wearing gloves during activities. For streak-free application, start with a smooth base, ensure proper polish consistency, apply in thin coats, and seal with top coat.

Key facts

  • 15 summer nail colors are predicted by celebrity nail artists.
  • Yoko Sakakura recommends tangy tangerine (OPI's Your Zestination Awaits).
  • Brittney Boyce recommends Bottega green (Manicurist's Brazil).
  • Sonya Meesh recommends electric purple (OPI's Glowin' on Vacay).
  • Jin Soon Choi recommends tomato girl red (Hermès Orange Poppy).
  • Betina Goldstein recommends neutral latte beige (Chanel Le Vernis Légende).
  • Julie Kandalec recommends Montecito manicure (CND Vinylux Satin Slipper and Romantique).
  • Tips include using base/top coat, reapplying top coat, and wearing gloves.

Entities

Artists

  • Yoko Sakakura
  • Brittney Boyce
  • Sonya Meesh
  • Jin Soon Choi
  • Betina Goldstein
  • Queenie Nguyen
  • Julie Kandalec

Institutions

  • Vogue
  • OPI
  • Manicurist
  • Orly
  • Kure Bazaar
  • Hermès
  • Chanel
  • JINSoon
  • Nails Inc.
  • Light Lacquer
  • Olive & June
  • CND
  • GAOY
  • Dazzle Dry
  • Seche
  • Sally Hansen
  • Essie
  • Londontown
  • Deborah Lippmann
  • Addiction Tokyo
  • Chillhouse
  • Aprés Nails
  • The Gel Bottle
  • Habit Cosmetics
  • Côte
  • Zoya
  • Manicurist Paris
  • Dior

Locations

  • New York
  • Capri
  • Montecito
  • Coachella

Sources