Summer’s here, and your nails deserve to shine just as much as your personality. Whether you’re lounging by the pool or heading to a rooftop party, these easy DIY UV gel polish designs will get you summer-ready - no salon visit required.
1. Abstract Sunset Swirls
Think Ibiza sunsets: bold, blended, slightly chaotic - and absolutely stunning.
Try these shades:
How to do it:
Use a nude or milky base. Then, with a fine nail brush, swirl in curvy blobs of each colour. It’s artistic, forgiving, and full of movement.
Pro tip: Leave negative space for a more modern finish.
2. Minimalist Palm Silhouettes
A clean nude background with tiny palm trees gives off serious “I’m-on-holiday” vibes.
Use:
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389 Coconut Ice Cream as base
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031 Black Diamond for palm outlines
How to do it:
After curing your base, paint palm outlines using a micro-detail brush or nail art pen. Keep it simple - one palm per hand is enough.
Perfect for: beach lovers & neutral nail fans.
3. Watermelon Tips
Because summer - watermelon everything. This cute French-tip twist is super easy and fun.
What you need:
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300 Perfect Black for seeds
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001 Strong White for detail
How to do it:
Paint a red-pink tip, add a green stripe beneath, and dot on tiny seeds. Finish with top coat.
Ideal for summer parties or fruity Instagram shots.
4. Glitter Fade Mani
Keep it simple with a neutral base and a dazzling glitter fade starting from the cuticle.
Try this combo:
How to do it:
Dab the UV glitter polish from the base of the nail up, fading it halfway. Seal with top coat for that sparkling gradient effect.
Elegant but party-ready.
5. Butterfly Wing Detail
One nail per hand with a butterfly wing motif adds summer whimsy without overcomplicating your look.
Suggested colours:
How to do it:
Create a wing outline on one accent nail using black UV gel polish and a thin brush, then fill in colour blocks with lilac and pink.
Looks stunning with a glossy top coat and just the right amount of shimmer.
Your Summer, Your Way
With Semilac UV gel polishes, you can create salon-worthy designs from your own home - and have fun doing it. These nail art ideas are beginner-friendly, but the results? Absolutely pro.
