In the summertime, we like our nails to make a statement. We're talking fun nail art [1], unique accents, and, most importantly, bold colours [2]. The colour you choose to paint your nails with has the ability to impact your mood, so if you're looking for a bright, serotonin-boosting mani, we've got just the thing: the "summer pop" nail trend.

Riyah Martin [3], an LA-based manicurist, coined the trend when she created a pop-art-inspired polka-dot nail look using Orly's summer collection [4]. The manicure is fun and easy to do at home and leaves ample room for customisation.

On a bare base, begin by creating a couple of larger circles on each nail, alternating between different colours and different nails. Martin recommends you "play around with the positioning — anchor some circles to the top edge, to the sides of the nails, and near the bottom cuticles." Then, once those circles dry, use a dotter tool to create smaller circles layered on top. If you move the dotter tool in a circular motion, it'll create larger shapes. "Make sure the dots aren't all identical in size as it makes it more fun," she says. As a final step, lock in the design with a top coat.

Whether you plan on going to the salon or trying the DIY [5] version, get inspiration for the "summer pop" nail-art trend ahead.