As a nail-obsessed beauty editor, there’s nothing I love more than a bold, summer manicure. Contrary to my love of neutral nails, I’m always keeping a close eye on the latest trends and never fail to notice how many people feel empowered to take more risks with their manicures as the season heats up. And honestly, I’m here for it.

Seeing people sport looks that are playful and vibrant makes me want to swap out simplistic French manis and soap nails for something more eye-catching. If you’re in the same boat, odds are you’ve spent a decent amount of time searching for inspo photos on Pinterest, Instagram, or TikTok. (Confession: I’m guilty of doing this almost every day.)