New Style Idea

Getting to the nail salon may not be a top priority right now, but that doesn't mean you can't whip out your own nail kit and get creative at home with your manicure.

For a lot of us, the extended time at home the last few months has allowed for more time on our hands to experiment with hobbies that we miss and others we want to start up. For beauty editors, one of those hobbies is nail art. Once you have the basic equipment (think: base coat, top coat, a few polish colors, a nail brush, and even a few accessories), all it requires is imagination, a steady hand, and perhaps a little patience. To help get your creative juices flowing, we asked some of the best nail artists in the UK to share their top trends for the summer. And not only did the nail artists predict the trends that'll be huge, but they gave their top tips about recreating them so that you can give the trends a try at home.

From easy accent nails with a twist to more intricate designs like those inspired by Japanese artist Takashi Murakami, you're sure to find nail art ideas to suit both your taste and your skill level.

Read on to get some fresh summer nail-art inspiration coming from the UK that we promise will have you tapping into your inner artist.