16 Ways To Paint Your Nails Like Your Favorite Summer Treat
Pay tribute to your favorite frozen treat.
Good news: It's finally warm enough to justify eating ice cream in public, which means the best time of the year has arrived. While eating copious scoops of fudge ripple on the daily could be damaging to your bikini body (Think of all those squats!), there ain't no harm in sporting some calorie-free ice cream nail art.
So, since we started to notice that beauty products inspired by your favorite dairy dessert are trending to be a huge hit this summer, we pulled together 16 aspirational Instagram images so you can create the sweetest ice cream-inspired digits this side of the parlor.
You won't need messy chocolate swirls or sprinkles to create these awesome styles—just a few nail polish colors and a little imagination. Ready, set, go!
1. Nail decals will help even the clumsiest of gals nail this look
This Ring Pop design is the ultimate throwback.
2. Sprinkles and sparkles go hand-in-hand
These fierce stiletto nails make it impossible to look away.
3. This sweet, pale pink is the perfect backdrop for this classic sundae design
4. A collection of sweet designs create a picture perfect look
Ice cream is just so damn Instagram-worthy.
5. This accent nail is two-scoops of gorgeous
6. Even short nails can get an ice cream-inspired manicure
Lil scoops.
7. You can use real sprinkles for a truly authentic feel
No promises they'll stay put though.
8. Balance this bright look with a transparent nail and a dash of sparkle
9. Stray from classic colors with a few colorful scoops
Maybe you prefer sorbet to ice cream?
10. This melted mani is a fun twist on your worst ice cream nightmare
The speckled look is giving off delicious mint chocolate chip vibes.
11. Paint a cute sundae on a simple white polish for a classic look
12. Major bonus points if if your mani matches your flavor of choice
So meta.
13. An ice cream scoop makes a perfect accent nail
Calling all gals with almond-shaped nails!
14. This melted mani is a fun play on a traditional French
15. A sparkly base polish makes this bright look more eye-catching
Get the full cone by spreading the look across two nails.
16. Add some character to your nails like these too-cute scoops
These will make you as happy as a waffle cone would.