Spicy French manicure and Sorbet nail styles dominate summer 2026 beauty trends

The intense red‑orange "Spicy French" manicure, featuring a vivid red tip on a natural base, has become a leading summer nail trend. Lina Paola Valderrama of the professional nail‑care brand Masglo explains that the colour, reminiscent of chili, visually lengthens the fingers and is praised for its elegance and versatility in both salons and home applications.

A second trend, the pastel‑hued "Sorbet" nail style, mimics the soft, translucent look of fruit sorbet. Characterised by milky, lightly pigmented shades such as lemon, mango, and peach, the look has spread rapidly on TikTok and Instagram, appealing for its fresh, photogenic quality and suitability for short or long nails, gel or natural bases.

Both trends are reported as the most popular manicure choices among women worldwide this summer, driven by social‑media exposure and adoption in beauty salons across multiple countries.