Created by: @theillustratednail

Though they seem thoroughly modern, half moon nails are actually a throwback to the '30s, when it was the de rigueur way to paint one's nails. Today, we find this vintage style all over the runways and Instagram. Not only is the simple nail design a chic way to incorporate complementary colors, half moon nails are incredibly easy to DIY. We're particularly entranced with this clean-cut nude and white combo by Sophie Harris-Greenslade (aka The Illustrated Nail), which turns the traditional French manicure on its head. The result: a look that manages to be both edgy and elegant. In other words, it's the ultimate boss babe manicure.

Created by: @paintboxnails

This gorgeous, minimal matte manicure is courtesy of the infamous NYC nail studio, Paintbox Nails. While summer is known for hot romances, wild nights on the beach and an overall high energy of the season (hello, neon nail colors), there is a softer side to summer. This particular pastel nail design, with its robin egg blue hue and sweeping white line, stirs up memories of collecting seashells at a summer beach house. These sandy shades transport us so much, we can almost hear the ocean waves crashing against the shore.

Created by: @oliveandjune

These adorable polka-dot nails are the true embodiment of the saying, "a little goes a long way." Just a few polished dots here and there instantly glam up a naked nail. This simple yet whimsical nail design was created by one of our favorite Los Angeles nail salons, Olive & June, using OPI Nail Lacquer in Alpine Snow, Black Onyx, I Believe In Manicures and GPS I Love You. The tasteful polka dots nail design puts a modern spin on the classic French manicure trend of the '90s and early aughts, making digits look like little bits of confetti wrapped around a morning latte.

Created by: @hannahroxit

Turn heads this summer with these punchy, rainbow neon nails. Who doesn't love channeling the fun, wild-child vibes they give off during the hottest season of the year? These statement-making nails, designed by professional manicurist, Hannah Lee (aka @hannahroxit), captures the spirit of summer with colorful neon nail polish, but avoids feeling over the top, thanks to the strategic use of negative space. Love this nail art as much as we do? Get the full tutorial for the gorgeous summer nail design here.

Created by: @karengnails

Let's face it. Everyone loves flowers. (Tell me you're not just a smidge happier the minute you stumble across a gorgeous bouquet on your Insta feed.) And right now, our flower obsession is in full bloom, thanks to the ephemeral peony season that's upon up. That's just one reason why we're enchanted with Karen Gutierrez's (aka @karengnails) peony-inspired ombre nail design.

These gorgeous cotton-candy-colored nails let you channel your inner flower child without spending hours trying to hand-draw a petal or 12. And the good news? Ombre nails are incredibly easy to recreate. Just grab your favorite pastel polishes and follow this easy step-by-step tutorial for a dreamy summer manicure.