We independently evaluate all of our recommendations. If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Style Nails "Glazed Nails" Are Going To Be Everywhere For Summer 2024 Try these 12 dreamy "glazed" nail colors, from neutrals to pops of color. By Kaitlyn Yarborough Kaitlyn Yarborough Part of the Southern Living team since 2017, Kaitlyn Yarborough Sadik is a Georgia native living in Austin, Texas, who covers a wide variety of topics for both the magazine and website, focusing on culture and lifestyle content, as well as travel in the South. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Published on May 21, 2024 Photo: Olive & June If your nails could get excited for one season in particular, summer might come out on top. With all the bright colors, cheery pastels, and creamy neutrals on the table, there is no shortage of options to grace your fingers and toes all season long. However, perhaps the biggest nail trend for summer 2024 lies in the finish instead of the color. "Glazed nails" have been taking over salons for months now, with no signs of slowing down. With good reason, since summer is undeniably the perfect time for a glowy wash of color. Glazed nails can come in the form of chrome nail polish, which gives a reflective mirror quality to nails, or it can be captured with shimmery, metallic, pearly, or iridescent nail colors that give a little something extra to your usual neutral or favorite summer shade. Glazed nails are the ultimate manicure for summer 2024, so here are 12 glazed nail colors to try out now. OPI Kyoto Pearl PHOTO: OPI $12 at Amazon $12 at Target View on Ulta This OPI shade has been a favorite for decades. It captures the perfect milky white of Funny Bunny, but with a silvery glazed finish. Essie Make a Splash PHOTO: Essie $17 at Amazon Make the ultimate splash with a dreamy pale blue with a pearlescent finish. It practically glows like a sunlit pool. Olive & June Lilac Shimmer PHOTO: Olive & June View on Oliveandjune.com This shade puts a shimmery sheen onto a classic lavender purple, making it pop even more for summertime. Sally Hansen Blushed Petal PHOTO: Amazon $13 at Amazon $6 at Walmart Rose gold offers the versatility of baby pink with a glowy sheen that makes your skin look luminescent. Sally Hansen Eternally Grapefruit PHOTO: Sally Hansen $7 at Amazon $8 at Target No need to give up your summer pink nails, but give them something extra with a glazed effect courtesy this drugstore formula. Olive & June Mermaid Hair PHOTO: Olive & June View on Oliveandjune.com Those looking for a just a whisper of color to capture the glazed nail effect should go with this sheer, slightly iridescent color that will be almost imperceivable until it catches the light. Revlon Pure Pearl PHOTO: Walmart $8 at Amazon $11 at Walmart $6 at Riteaid.com This classic Revlon shade transcends the trends, for good reason. The pearly white shade is the perfect neutral to wear all summer long. Essie Peppermint Condition PHOTO: Essie $10 at Amazon Give the pastels of spring and summer a fun new update with an iridescent finish, seen here in a playful green. OPI Addio Bad Nails, Ciao Great Nails PHOTO: OPI $12 at Amazon View on Opi.com This shimmery pale lavender shade is a bit more taupe-inspired than your usual pastel purple, letting it act almost like a glowing neutral. OPI Data Peach PHOTO: OPI $12 at Amazon $10 at Walmart This peach color with a pearlescent finish is practically made to be a cheery summer pedicure choice to pop in your new sandals. Essie Penny Talk PHOTO: Amazon $9 at Amazon $9 at Walmart $10 at Ulta Enhance the golden glow of summer with a warm rosy copper shade that fits in with any outfit just as well as your go-to nude. Essie Heart of Gold PHOTO: Essie $8 at Amazon $13 at Walmart $9 at Walmart For those who favor a neutral nail, go for a subtly metallic version that glimmers on your nails when the sunlight hits. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit