‘Aperol Spritz Nails’ Are the Orange Mani Trend to Try This Summer 2026

But one particular orange nail look has been taking over our feeds recently, and you might recognize it from the happy hour menu. Aperol Spritz nails will be everywhere this spring and summer, and we’ve researched all the best ways to wear them.

What sets Aperol Spritz nails apart from your basic orange manicure? Besides the signature shade, this manicure trend uses nail effects to mimic liquid and carbonation. The easiest way to get the sparkling effect is to opt for an orange cat eye nail polish. When activated with a magnet, this effect gives each nail a sparkly dimension that looks exactly like the fizz in your favorite spritz.

Hypnotic cat’s eye nails look professionally done every time, but they’re actually quite easy to DIY. All you’ll need is a gel lamp, the right polish, and a little magnet to bring the look to life. For a full breakdown, check out our guide to at-home cat eye manicures here.

While the cat eye effect is perhaps the most popular way to “carbonate” your manicure, there are many other ways to wear Aperol spritz nails. From glassy chrome finishes to simple sequin coats, scroll through our favorites to follow the trend below.