As the Summer season slowly creeps up and the sun subtly peaks through the sky, it reminds us nail techs to check our kit and ensure we are fully prepared with trending colours for the upcoming season. But how do we know what’s going to be popular ahead of time? Well, this can often be predicted based on current fashion. Don’t worry, Natalie Hammond & Augustine Hammond at British Vogue did all the trend analysis, so here’s our top 10 corresponding gel polish colour picks that every nail tech needs for Summer 26, inspired by the runway!
"FUCHSIA PINK"- Dragonfruit
Experience an unparalleled fruity pop of pink with Dragonfruit. So good you'll lose yourself in its vibrant energy.
"LIME GREEN"- Twister
A totally unique green shade with olive undertones and a hint of yellow. If sour was a colour- this would be it. She's giving BRAT Summer!
"KLEIN BLUE"- Cobalt
Add a pop of pizzazz to your nails with Cobalt, a vibrant and bold gel polish in a mesmerising shade of blue.
"TOMATO RED" - Louby
Make a statement and don't go unnoticed with this loud and sharp colour sure to turn heads wherever you go! Louby exudes richness and will undoubtedly become your new go-to for special occasions.
"PANTONE'S CLOUD DANCER" - Alabaster
This sheer milky white shade is just kissed with a hint of warm pink, perfect for adding a subtle splash of colour to your natural nails!
"EMERALD GREEN" - Bottega
Bottega is a beautiful deep rich green with a formula that stays glossy and vibrant. Achieve a chic, timeless look that will always be in fashion.
"NAVY BLUE" - Titan
A deep blend of grey and blue. Think steel skies and ocean depths in one bottle.
"BUBBLE-GUM PINK" - Bubblegum
Tap into your sweet side with Bubblegum. Let this tasty pink indulge your senses. Striking yet soft, Bubblegum can do it all.
"POWDER BLUE" - Pebble
Pebble is a gorgeously cool-toned light grey with very subtle blue undertones that will make you look oh-so-put-together! Keep your hands on-trend with this stylish colour that won't let you down.
"BUTTER YELLOW" - Honey Dew
Get ready for some sweet style with Honey Dew, the soft yellow gel polish perfect for the spring/summer season.
Will you be rocking any of these shades this Summer? Don't forget to tag us @nailorder in your nailfies and use each colour's corresponding hashtag in your posts, for example, "#nailorderbubblegum" so we can find you easier!
Reference and blog inspiration credit:
Hammond, N. and Hammond, A. (2026) 10 colour trends setting the tone in 2026. British Vogue, 11 March. Available at: https://www.vogue.co.uk/article/key-colour-trends-2026 (Accessed: 16 March 2026).