5 Lime Green Nail Ideas For Your 'Brat Summer' Manicure

Ready to have heads doing a "360" this summer? Because we've got the hot nail trend for you. It's all about the bright, lime green shade made popular by none other than Charli xcx, who adopted the very bold color for her "brat" album cover. This shade (think very bold, almost radioactive, neon green) is a total pivot from the muted pastels that are also hot for the summer, so it's absolutely perfect for those who want to go against the grain and pack a punch simultaneously. 

Believe us when we say that this shade is literally everywhere right now thanks to the pop superstar. Fans have been sharing photos on X (formerly known as Twitter) showing the color out in the wild, and even traffic cones aren't immune from the "brat" treatment! So it's only natural then that we get on the hot color trend with our nails. And although this color isn't for the faint-hearted, there's a cohesive way to rock this look on your nails, no matter what your style may be.

One of the easiest ways to get in on the "brat" summer nail trend is to keep it simple. To do that, apply the lime green lacquer to every nail, but then add a little "brat" nail art to one finger. That can be on whichever nail you choose. This is pretty much the standard way to do this trend and it's great if you really want to show Charli xcx some admiration for bringing this shade back into our lives.

If you want to get in on the "brat" color trend in a way that's a little less on the nose, then making that siren shade chrome is a solid way to go. As we know, chrome nails have a magically metallic edge, so this is a more glamorous way of making the color work for you. For this look, you could either apply a lacquer that already has shimmer in it, or try a lime green chrome powder for a look that will last a while.

Another fun way to get in on this brave trend is to apply a fade effect to your manicure. If you don't like the idea of your whole nail being totally green, only apply the color to the ends and opt for a clear shade (or something that matches your natural nails) towards the nail bed. A nail powder is a great way to get this look, as it's much easier to use a nail brush to get that seamless gradient effect than it is with a lacquer.

Want to do something more out there with your "brat" summer mani? Then go clear! Applying clear falsies with a sheer coat of the lime green shade over the top is one way to really make a statement and do something unexpected. You could leave it plain and simple if that's what you prefer for your nail look, or you could add some bling with nail jewelry to go that extra step further.

With the "brat" shade being so attention-grabbing already, we may as well just go all out with our trendy manicures. One way to do that is to apply a glittery lime green shade for the ultimate feisty-glam nail combo. You could either apply a glitter polish in the color or opt for a polish sans sparkle and add it over the top. Either way, there's no doubt this mani will be getting everyone to "Talk talk" about your super hot nails.