Just in time for the official start of summer, Kaia Gerber debuted a neon nail art manicure that would look as great with a bikini for a day at the beach as it would with a pretty white sundress. The simple yet graphic design has two thirds of the nail painted bright yellow, one third painted a neutral beige and a slender black line dividing the two. It’s been a minute since we’ve seen celebs play with nail art, but Kaia’s minimalist style — complete with a super seasonal color choice — just might reverse the trend.
While it normally takes a *very* steady hand or the work of a pro to perfect the intricacies of stripes, dots, flowers and more, there are more tools on the market than ever before that allow you to DIY your way to Kaia’s decorated digits. Sally Hansen, for example, makes fine-tip paint pens (think: your fave liquid eyeliner in nail polish form) in an array of fun colors that can be used to draw anything you wish. Another easy hack that doesn’t require a trip to the drugstore? Replace your polish’s existing brush with a slender paintbrush (or even a lip or eye makeup one will do) for a more precise polishing experience.
When it comes to nail art, the color and design options are truly endless. But we’re partial to Kaia’s neon- and neutral-striped design, so we’ve rounded up the best highlighter yellows and beiges to go along with that trusty polish pen. Keep scrolling to see our favorites!