30 Gel Nail Ideas for June With a Fresh, Summery Vibe (2025)

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It's hard to understate the perks of gel polish. It cures in seconds, lasts several weeks without chipping or peeling, and comes in an endless array of colors. Gel polish's durability and versatility also make it easy to achieve many ultra-cool nail looks.

If you like to switch up your manicure every month, June is prime time for creative gel nail looks. The bright colors and prints associated with this time of year provide infinite manicure inspiration. You can go for stunning floral designs, vibrant two-tone French looks, or play around with ultra-bright neon shades.

To help you decide, we've rounded up 30 gel manicure ideas to consider before booking your June nail appointment.

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Neon Green Nails

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A neon manicure is a spot-on choice for summer. Choose the brightest lime green gel polish you can find for maximum impact.

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Rainbow Swirl Nails

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June is Pride Month, so why not celebrate with a themed manicure? This swirly rainbow nail look is cute, cheery, and celebratory.

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Summer Rainbow Nails

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One way to say "hello" to June is with a summer-inspired skittle manicure. Opting for a variety of colorful shades, like peach and lime green, creates a cool gradient effect.

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Baby Blue Nails

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For a subtle summer manicure, opt for baby blue gel polish. It's such a soft yet striking shade.

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Vibrant Aura Nails

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This aura manicure is so mesmerizing. The multicolor, almond-shaped nails feature an airbrushed center to achieve an ethereal look. The accent dots on each nail are a subtle yet intriguing finishing touch.

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Lemon Lime Nails

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Of course, yellow and green are synonymous with summer. For this lemon-lime French manicure, use a deep green polish on the tips and a vibrant yellow one for the base.

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Cotton Candy Swirl Nails

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This dreamy nail set is perfect for summer. The pastel French tips and swipes of color across each nail take the almond-shaped manicure to another level.

Cool Tone Nails

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From deep purple to cotton candy blue, this nail set taps several stunning cool-toned polishes. Painting each nail a different color gives the look a trendy ombré effect.

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Golden Berry Nails

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While berry is often associated with fall and winter, you can easily make the color work for June. Add gold star designs and pink gems to the look to make it feel more in line with the season.

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Rainbow Twist Nails

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Put a twist on rainbow nails with this unique nail design. The slanted tips already make this mani interesting, but the two-tone color palette on each nail gives it an additional edge.

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Pretty Purple Nails

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Lavender is such a pretty pastel shade. Incorporate it into your June gel manicure with a few solid nails and a couple of accent designs.

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Pastel Flower Nails

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Mixing colors and accent patterns can instantly elevate a nail set. Here, some nails feature solid coats of pastel polish, while the index and middle fingers feature pastel flowers.

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Vivid Abstract Nails

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Abstract nail art is always unique and attention-grabbing—and this set is no exception. This lavender set features eye-catching nail art on a few nails to add playfulness to the pastel look.

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Pastel Ombré Nails

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This ombré pastel set is otherworldly. The multicolor base is beautifully accented with silver detailing and dazzling gems.

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Sunset Nails

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We'd wear this sunset-inspired nail look during June and all throughout the summer. This ombré pink and orange set features glossy French tips and a matte base to create a dynamic contrast.

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Bold Mismatch Nails

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Mismatched nails continue to trend, and this version is a great choice for June. The vibrant color palette and nail art (like the airbrushed aura designs) make this a memorable nail look.

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Blue French Nails

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The beauty of French tips is their versatility. You can stick with a classic white French set or transform the design with glitter and color. This blue and silver manicure is one way to switch things up.

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Colorful Checkerboard Nails

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When it comes to trendy patterns, checkerboard is one of the most popular. This set features vibrant takes on the print, with each nail featuring two bright colors.

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Hot Pink and Cobalt Blue Nails

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Don't be afraid to get creative this month. This hot pink and cobalt blue set puts a spin on French tips, incorporating negative space into the design. The pops of neon yellow add more flair to the bold mani.

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Multicolor Swirl Nails

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This abstract swirl manicure is bold and bright. The wavy designs feature vibrant tones, ranging from hot pink to yellow-orange. The baby blue lining makes the multicolor nail art stand out even more.

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Rainbow Checkerboard Nails

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Skip the classic black-and-white checkerboard print and experiment with color instead. Each nail features a fun summer color, from hot pink to seafoam green.

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Frosted Summer Nails

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If you need a sign to keep chrome nails in rotation all year long, this manicure is what you’ve been looking for. Each nail features a different metallic color–from pale pink to lime green—giving this mani a summertime appeal.

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Almond Swirl Nails

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Almond-shaped nails are the perfect canvas for playful designs. This manicure features eye-catching, two-tone swirls. The mustard yellow and turquoise designs are different on each nail to add intrigue to the look.

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Strawberry Lemonade Nails

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This strawberry chrome nail look draws inspiration from beautiful, blooming flowers and ripe fruit, making it fitting for June. Start with a strawberry-colored gel polish. After it is cured, apply chrome powder on top.

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Muted Pastel Nails

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You can mix and match pastel polishes to create a really dynamic manicure, as this look proves. Peach, lime, and lavender are an unexpected color combination, but they work so well together.

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Multicolor Accent Nails

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When it comes to manicures, orange and hot pink always make for a cute color combination. Adding multicolor accents on a few enhances the vibrant nail look.

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Vibrant Floral Nails

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June is primetime for floral manicures. This take includes tons of color, featuring blooming florals and an assortment of summer-ready shades.

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Airbrushed Hot Pink Nails

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Enhance your hot pink manicure with a little airbrushing and fine-line detailing. The subtle design elements make the already vibrant nail look stand out even more.

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Warm-Weather Mismatched Nails

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It doesn't get more summery than this mismatched manicure. From the warm color palette to the seasonal designs (like the sunset-inspired aura to the shining sun), all of the elements are so fitting for June.

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Half Moon Nails

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Half-moon nail art is trending this summer, so add the design to your manicure this month. To balance the decorative mani, opt to keep a few nails plain and simple.