Celebrity nail artist Zola Ganzorigt is responsible for some of the most stylish and trend-setting manicures in the world. Her clients include Hailey Bieber, Kylie Jenner, and Sabrina Carpenter, so she’s created bespoke nail looks for brand campaigns, product launches, award shows, and even headlining Coachella performances. She’s also the expert behind one of the most internet-famous manicures in recent history—glazed donut nails.
Needless to say, Ganzorigt is a premier nail expert and the perfect person to hand-pick the coolest nail colors of summer 2026. And as an OPI Global Ambassador, she’s uniquely positioned to select shades from its comprehensive selection. Ahead, see her top five picks for the coolest OP nail colors for summer 2026.
#1 Funny Bunny
Ganzorigt’s first pick is none other than the original Funny Bunny nail polish, which is one-half of her iconic glazed donut manicure. The other was the original Tin Man Can Chrome Effect Powder (FYI, OPI recently rereleased it under a new name—the Tin Man Can Glaze Chrome Effects Powder.
“Clean, effortless, and endlessly versatile, this soft white is perfect for a minimalist summer manicure,” Ganzorigt says. “I also love using it for layering (I like pairing it with neutral pinks) or creating the French tip for a French manicure. It also goes great with Chrome Effects in “Tin Man Can Glaze.”
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#2 Alpine Snow
Ganzorigt also recommends OPI’s iconic bright white nail polish: Alpine Snow. It’s another versatile shade that can be worn alone or mixed and layered with other shades for a custom effect. “For those who love a crisp, bright white nail, this shade is especially beautiful against sun-kissed skin,” she says.
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#3 Sunny Bunny
Ganzorigt’s third pick is Sunny Bunny. She names it alongside another, very similar shade, Blinded By the Ring Light ($19). “As one of the season’s biggest color trends, butter yellow delivers a fresh, playful touch, making these two OPI shades perfect for the summer!” It’s basically sunshine, bottled.
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#4 Mexico City Move-Mint
Next up, Ganzorigt recommends a color from OPI’s Spring 2020 Mexico City Collection. Mexico City Move-Mint is a soft, understated mint green. “It’s bright, refreshing, and adds the perfect pop of color for beach days and warm-weather weekends,” she says.
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#5 Mod About You
Last but certainly not least, Ganzorigt names OPI’s Mod About You as a top shade for summer. The delicate pastel pink is a classic. “This soft pink is timeless,” she says. “It’s feminine, flattering on everyone, and perfect for everything from weddings to summer nights out with friends.”
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Big Apple Red is an obvious choice for summer.
Hear me out: I think a bright, ’80s purple is so cool for summer.
Cobalt blue is my fool-proof summer pick in the face of nail-salon indecision.
