Our Top Gel Nail Polish Picks for the Summer Season

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Summer is nearly here, and what better way to dive into the warmer months than with these delightfully bright Gelous Gel Nail Polish shades. These pops of colour are guaranteed to lift you out of your winter blues. Here’s some of our favourite gel manicure colours for this summer season — they are sure to be your favourites too!

Orange Sherbet

Orange Sherbert Gel Nail Polish

This bright pastel orange Gel Polish will have you dreaming of long, hot days sipping fruity cocktails by the pool. It's a little summer stunner that looks amazing against all skin tones and even better with a little summer tan.

Candy Shop

Candy Shop Gel Nail Polish

Candy Shop is a fun, flirty little number sure to charm the pants off anyone. Who can go past vibrant purple-pink gel nails? This flirty shade looks perfect with almost any colour in your wardrobe and will always have you feeling utterly fabulous.

 

Poppin' Bottles

Poppin' Bottles Gel Nail Polish

Poppin’ Bottles is a gorgeous gold glitter polish with luminous holographic flecks of glitter throughout it. With an image of serenity, this luminous Gel Nail Polish will have you picturing dipping your freshly pedicured toes in the sand on those warm summer evenings.

 

Lime Sorbet

Lime Sorbet Gel Nail Polish

One of our favourite pastel picks for summer, the soft green Lime Sorbet has us craving refreshing sorbet on lazy summer days. It’s a beautiful Gel Nail Polish colour that will pop against a fresh tan and have you feeling ready to enjoy those summer hangouts and days at the beach.

 

Daydreaming

Daydreaming Gel Nail Polish

What a pleasing blue this is - soft and dreamy just like those long, sleepy summer naps and days spent by the seaside. Daydreaming is a perfect warm-weather alternative to your classic nude gel manicure, as it's subtle and goes with absolutely everything.

Bahama Mama

Bahama Mama Gel Nail Polish

Bright orange for summer? Iconic! This list wouldn't be complete without a shade of Gel Nail Polish almost as bright as the sun. With a catchy name like Bahama Mamaand next-level vibrancy, it’s a no brainer that this Gel Polish shade is going to be a summer favourite!

 

One in a Melon

One in a Melon Gel Nail Polish

 

Sweet, refreshing and bold - One in a Melon will never disappoint. There's nothing that marks the start of summer better than devouring a refreshing slice of watermelon. Dip your fingers in this juicy Gel Nail Polish hue, delicious and sweet just like our favourite summer fruit.

Whether you're all about the pastels or itching to try a neon, we've got you covered! We know we’ll definitely have these eight UV LED Gel Nail Polish colours as staples in our Gel Nail Polish Kit this summer!

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Orange Sherbet
4.7
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
50 Reviews
£9.00 GBP £11.00 GBP
Candy Shop
4.9
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
75 Reviews
£9.00 GBP £11.00 GBP
Poppin' Bottles
4.9
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
74 Reviews
£9.00 GBP £11.00 GBP
Lime Sorbet
4.6
Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
25 Reviews
£9.00 GBP £11.00 GBP
Daydreaming
4.9
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
37 Reviews
£9.00 GBP £11.00 GBP
Bahama Mama
4.7
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
20 Reviews
£9.00 GBP £11.00 GBP
One in a Melon
4.9
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
36 Reviews
£9.00 GBP £11.00 GBP
Chin Up Buttercup
4.7
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
39 Reviews
£9.00 GBP £11.00 GBP

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