Summer is when nails go off-script. The neutrals get retired, the brights come out, and design language shifts from 'office-safe' to citrus, ocean, watermelon, mermaid chrome, sun-bleached pastels, and tiny hand-painted seashells. This collection is our seasonal drop for May through August — bright press on nails, summer beach press ons, and vacation nail sets, all hand-painted in our studio.

We paint summer sets differently. The pigments run brighter, the chromes get more reflective, and we lean into freehand motifs that printed press-ons can't replicate at scale — actual painted citrus slices, real brushstroke ocean waves, hand-laid pearl finishes that catch poolside light. Every set is built on premium soft-gel tips, painted in thin gel layers, cured between passes, and gloss-finished by hand. Beach-proof, pool-friendly, and built to survive a week in salt water without dulling.

Summer sets ship with 10 press on nails, a free first-order sizing kit, prep kit, and our 15-day return on unworn sets. Apply in 15 minutes, wear 2-4 weeks, and reuse 5-10 times — one set easily covers a full vacation and the trip after it.

Summer is one of our most-painted seasons — every set lives inside our broader handmade press-on nails studio, finished by hand and built to wear past Labor Day.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will summer press-ons hold up at the beach and pool?

Yes. Our soft-gel construction is water-safe, chlorine-resistant, and saltwater-resistant. For pool and ocean days, apply with nail glue (not gel tabs) and the set holds firm through full vacation wear.

Do bright summer colors fade in the sun?

Our gel pigments are UV-stable and don't fade in normal sun exposure. The gloss top coat may dull slightly after extended sun and saltwater — restore shine with a quick layer of clear top coat between wears.

When do new summer designs drop?

Our summer collection launches in early May and adds new sets through August. Subscribe to our list to get first access to seasonal drops and limited-run designs.