Ice on Your Fingertips: The 2026 Summer Trend of Glass & Ice Nails (Clear gel, Aurora film, Light reflection, Summer styling)
Stunning Ice Nails with holographic film catching the light. (Original photo by Gemini and the28thspring) by The 28th Spring As the blistering heat of July settles over New York, everyone is looking for a way to stay cool, and this desire for refreshing relief has naturally made its way to our fingertips. This mid-summer, we are seeing a massive shift away from heavy, high-saturation neon colors toward something much more ethereal, translucent, and refreshing. The hottest trend taking over the nail scene right now is 'Glass & Ice Nails'—a design that looks like encapsulated shards of ice melting under the summer sun. Based on my 28 years of salon experience in the city, I want to share the professional secrets behind creating this liquid-like transparency and how you can wear this trend to elevate your summer style. 1. Master the Base Prep: Why Clear Gel is the Ultimate Foundation for Liquid Transparency • The Power of Flawless Leveling : To achieve the mesmerizing, liqui...