You can’t have a rainbow without a little rain!
We are already in the middle of June and it’s time for summer raindrops! Soon we will enter the monsoon months and we cannot help but obsess about rainbows.
Rainbow nails are an all-time favorite among all nail lovers. The versatile nail design is always in trend especially in the rainy months considering the vibrant and colorful vibes they give.
If you are a maximalist who loves to flaunt all the colors of the VIBGYOR on your nails and are looking for designs to wear this season, here is some fun inspo for you to try.
20+ Rainbow Nail Ideas for Upcoming Monsoon
June is known as Pride Month and the Pride flag incorporates a rainbow. So, if you are planning anything along these lines, rainbows can be a part of your beauty and fashion. Whether you want to support the LQBTQIA+ community for Pride Month or want to flaunt rainbows to welcome early monsoons, or just want to wear something colorful for the summer, these rainbow nails can be your go-to beauty statement.
While rainbow outfits can be too loud and rainbow hair colors cannot be suitable for every personality, your safest bet to play with all the bright colors can be nail art. Here are 20+ rainbow nail ideas for the upcoming monsoon. Choose your design and get it done soon from your nearest nail salon.
1) Rainbow Swirls
Get this swirly manicure for your June nail set. While the multicolored swirls give a flowy look, the subtle rainbow heart on the accent nail shows your acceptance of the queer community. Ask your manicurist to be as random as she can with the swirls while keeping the layers thin and blended on top of a nude base coat for that pop of color.
2) Glitter-Topped Ombré
How much glitter is too much glitter!? Well, this summer is all about poppy colors and charming shimmer when it comes to nail art. Get a faded ombre with all the warm colors of the rainbow from greens to reds. Top them off with a mix of tiny and chunky glitters. Watch your nails glimmer when the sun’s rays hit them just like a rainbow on a cloudy day with sunshine and droplets.
3) Vibrant Aura Nails
If you are a nail enthusiast following all the latest inspo on Instagram and Pinterest, you probably know that ‘aura’ nails are one of the biggest nail trends of 2024. This airbrush nail design in all the fun and vibrant colors elevated with subtle dots gives you a sophisticated charm. Notice how each fingernail has its own color family from the base and aura to the dotted nail art.
4) Cloudy Rainbows
Try to be a rainbow in someone’s clouds! And why someone else? Why not add the bright and happy colors of the rainbow to your cloudy skies? Fill your gloomy days with this DIY nail art and don’t bother about stocking all the colors of the VIBGYOR. Choose any 3 of the 7 colors that you already have in your vanity and recreate this design on your short natural nails.
5) Rhinestone Embellished
Do you love rhinestones as much as we do? Get a deep French manicure customized on press-on nails to get this look. Ask your manicurist to choose all the different colors for each fingernail and opt for deeper opaque colors. Choose tiny rhinestones in similar tones and place them randomly on the entire nail. Add a 3D charm to the otherwise basic design.
6) French Twist
If there is something that’s always trending and screams subtle luxury, it’s French tip nails. These colorful French manicured nails with a diagonal twist can be carried from work to vacation. The versatile two-tone French nail design brings all the bright colors to your fingertips without getting too close to the cuticle which may make your hands look dull.
7) Groovy Swirls
Replicate both your personalities with this design! If you are a monochrome-lover with no grey area most of the time but also love to be unique and colorful otherwise, this nail art is the one for you. It has a stunning contrast showing the ‘best of both worlds’. The carefree swirls give it a bold yet feminine charm. Make sure you choose a translucent barely-there base to make the design stand out.
8) Rainbow Half-Moons
For all the minimalists out there, we also have a cute design for y’all. Even if you’re a part of the LGBTQIA+ community, you can choose to flaunt this bold design to showcase your fight for equality. And no matter if you’re just someone who doesn’t have a thing for long nails but wants to try something colorful this monsoon, you can choose to DIY this nail art as an experiment. The half-moon on the cuticles has a little bit of everything; don’t miss the thumb with a mini rainbow of its own!
9) Chrome Tips
This is another idea for the French lovers. Ask your nail technician for French tip nails in subtle shades of the rainbow topped off with shiny chrome to get the look. Add a touch of feminine charm with tiny rhinestones matching the French tips. The design looks classic on grown-out almond-shaped nails.
10) Square Ombré
Yellow and purple are a trending combination this year. Choose to get coffin nails designed in this ombre nail design with a classic deep French tip. Juggle between pastels and deeper tones for a different look. Though the look isn’t an exact rainbow, it resembles the warm tones of the season. The idea will look stunning with acrylic nail enhancements so get them done at a professional nail salon.
11) Rainbow Squiggles
Contrary to the long-ass fake coffin nails, choose to flaunt your own rainbow on your natural nails. These barely-grown nails in an opaque nude color are a versatile choice for you if you don’t like all things bold and bright. Instead, add a touch of color with random squiggles here and there in all the bright and beautiful shades.
12) Monochromatic Jelly
Planning to get structured gel extensions for the monsoon? Well, this is the trend you should try with your fake nail enhancements. This dual-tone French manicure in bold jelly shades is the one design that can be recreated with rainbow colors. From pinks to yellows, choose muted and earthy tones and get an opaque design that is bold yet subtle.
13) Ombré French
Do you think we’re over French nails yet? No, we cannot get enough of this versatile nail art form especially when it comes to doing rainbow designs on natural nails. Play with an ombre of all the neon colors in VIBGYOR shades for doing the classic French on your short square nails. Don’t forget to finish it off with a super glossy top coat for that long-lasting shine.
14) Rainbow Accent Nails
For all the press-on nail lovers out there, here’s another design for y’all. Get these extra-long coffin nails in a whiteish shade. Let your nail tech play with her brush strokes in rainbow inks for that accent nail. You can choose the ring finger or middle finger or can even experiment with getting a different thumbnail. There’s a stunning contrast of the colors on a monochrome base.
15) Pride Stripes
If you’ve grown out your nails long and they’re forming a nice oval shape, you may try this no-fuss rainbow nail art. Keep alternating between the angles to create a Pride flag design on your nails with thin long stripes. Choose a peachy nude color for the base to make your nail art pop. Try DIYing this design or get it done professionally and rock it across the season.
16) Neon Rainbow
We told you, there’s never enough of the French tip nail designs! Recreate this cute and sophisticated nail design straight out of a Pinterest board. Choose pastel shades in rainbow colors and a darker tone in the same. The double-lined French tip gives an enhanced appearance to the overall basic set. Have a strong grip on the nail art brush to create sleek yet bold lines and flaunt your nails with ‘Pride’.
17) Mismatched Mani
Another ever-fresh nail art trend is the mismatched manicure. The simplest to recreate, this gives a unique look wherein both your hands have a different tone of colors. While there is an ombre of warm tones like reds and oranges on one hand, the other rocks with cooler tones like blues and purples. This idea is perfect for any nail length, shape, and size and can easily be done in your at-home mani.
18) Fiery Flames
Are you the bold one? Or a party animal who wants to grab all the eyeballs at your fingertips? Well if yes, this is the ideal rainbow nail design for you. While flames have always been in trend, especially on social media, this colorful twist to the otherwise fiery design adds more fun. You’d better use glow-in-the-dark neon polishes or powders for the flames topped on a clear base to make them stand out.
19) French Rainbow
Have you heard of reverse French manicure? Though this isn’t exactly that, the negative space on this design gives an appearance of a reverse French tip. While this nail art uses mostly darker tones that are different for each fingernail, it’s the accent finger that makes the whole look unique. No one will believe the thinnest possible curvy lines in all the colors of the VIBGYOR are hand-drawn. Choose an artist you trust to recreate the look for you.
20) Neon Tips
With 3D nail art and Korean nail designs trending everywhere this year, this can be your version of a 3D nail. Choose to top off a regular French manicure in rainbow colors with 3D charms in different colors and even gold. Play with various shapes and patterns for a boho chic set. Take a pastel base in place of a nude base to make the stick-on charms stand out.
21) Reverse Rainbows
Did we talk about reverse Frenchies already? Well, this is another take on the basic reverse French manicure. The colorful half-moons on the cuticle add a playful touch to the otherwise feminine nail shape and base. Not to forget, the design is alternating between a bright and a pastel rainbow with different tones in each. Try this quirky set this time for a talk-of-the-town look.
22) Rainbows and Butterflies
Did you just go awwww? We surely did, looking at this design! If anything can be all cute and Pinteresty, it is this nail design. It has all things dreamy from tiny hearts and butterflies to pastel rainbows and colorful stars. Don’t miss the cutest bubblegum pink base which is giving all the yummy feels to this cute press-ons set.
The Final Word
As the raindrops begin to fall and the skies paint themselves with the colors of the monsoon, it’s time to let your nails tell a story of their own with these rainbow nail ideas for the upcoming monsoon. Whether you’re dancing in the rain or cozying up with a warm drink, your nails can be a vibrant expression of your personality and mood. The beauty of these designs lies not only in their dazzling hues but also in their ability to bring a splash of joy and creativity to even the gloomiest days.
From subtle pastel rainbows to bold, bright spectrums, each idea is a celebration of color and imagination. Embrace the magic of the monsoon with nails that are as unpredictable and enchanting as the weather itself. Let each design be a reminder that after every storm, there’s a rainbow waiting to brighten your day.
So go ahead, experiment with these fabulous ideas, and let your nails become a canvas of monsoon magic. Remember, your perfect nail art is just a brush stroke away – happy painting!
