Everywhere I look right now, it seems like jelly is having a major comeback in the cultural zeitgeist. From the retro jelly desserts wobbling on my feeds and IRL at industry events, to Google searches for jelly sandals up 1,000% in the past few months (even Pinterest made the call in its 2026 trend report), it was only a matter of time before jelly nails made their summer beauty comeback as a defining nail trend in 2026.
Whilst jelly nails aren’t a new nail trend, it’s impossible to ignore their significance right now. The barely-there, sheer nails trend walked so that jelly nails could run in 2026. And honestly, I’m so here for this summer nail trend. Their translucency makes them such a fun way to wear bright nail colours, and they’re easily layered for a soft pop of colour or for more juicy opacity. Right on cue, with Google searches for jelly nail polish up over 5,000% this month, Manucurist just launched its Jelly range. And I just know that jelly nails are here to stay for summer. Scroll on for all the inspo you need for your summer mani.
Manucurist Jelly Nail Polish
1. Pink Sorbet
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Pink Sorbet Jelly
This bright pink sorbet hue is so perfect for summer, and I love how glossy and juicy it makes the nails look.
2. Sugar Plum
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Sugar Plum Jelly
A more coral-leaning pink, Sugar Plum is a stunning peachy pink nail polish that instantly brightens the nails.
3. Pomme d’Amour
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Pomme D’amour Jelly
Red jelly polishes have been a top trending Google search term, so I’m tipping this candy apple shade to be a popular summer nail colour.
4. Glacé Jelly
It’s not often that you see jelly formulas in peach tones, so I’ll be snapping up this shade.
5. Twizzle Jelly
This flaming red nail polish would look stunning either worn sheer or layered up for a full jelly mani.
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