Bubblegum ice cream nails are summer’s coolest nail trend

With the warmer months (hopefully) rolling in fast, it’s time to start thinking about your go-to summer nails. Stuck for ideas? Edible manicures that look good enough to eat are always a safe bet – from cake nails to fruity nails. Or brighten up your day with technicolour rainbow nails.

Straddling the best of both worlds and hopping on the trend early, Addison Rae enticed us with a set of tasty looking talons for weekend one at Coachella. Created by celebrity nail artist Natalie Minerva using Opi Professionals in the shades Flex On The Beach, Stay Out All Bright, It’s A Boy and Makeout-Side, the playful clash of pastel colours look just like a scoop of delicious bubblegum ice cream.

An Easter egg before the launch of her eagerly awaited debut album, Addison, eagle-eyed fans will have noticed ‘June 6’ painted on one of the nails as a teaser. Not the only IYKYK moment, the manicure itself drew inspiration from Lindsay Lohan’s tie-dye leopard print nails from her court case in 2010.

Here, we round-up some of our favourite ways to wear bubblegum ice cream nails…

Classic colourway

Bubblegum ice cream straight from the tub with these recognisable pastel shades.

Play with patterns

Whether it’s leopard print à la LiLo or cute stars or hearts, sweeten your sundae with an extra cherry on top.

Use negative space

If a clash of colours is not your usual go-to for a summer manicure, break it up slightly by using negative space.

Two-tone

If the idea of too many colours is making your head spin, simplify by opting for two colours instead.

French tips

Dip your toe into the bubblegum ice cream trend, combining it with classic French tips.

Milky finish

This is one for clean nail fans, give your bubblegum-hued manicure a glossy, milk finish.

Turn up the contrast

If bold colours are your bag, try turning up the dial from delicate pastels to high octane hues.

Add some sparkle

Give your bubblegum colours a glitzy finish.