Written by Canadian Living style intern Thalia Gamage; Photos courtesy of Essie Canada Eye-catching and daring nails are essential for a season of outdoor music festivals and days spent soaking up the sun. With colours ranging from vivid lime to molten magenta, the new collection offers six amplified shades that will have you grooving to your own beat this summer. 1. You’ll be skipping all of the lines with this head-turning indigo polish. All Access Pass, $10. 2. A rich hue of molten magenta is worthy for any festival-loving it-girl. Coacha’bella, $10. 3. This neon lime polish will give you that crowd-surfing feeling all summer long. Vibrant Vibes, $10. 4. This lively shade of pink is perfect for an impromptu road trip. Groove is in the Heart, $10. 5. Grab a microphone because you’ll be ready to take centre stage with this melodic shade of teal. Melody Maker, $10. 6. Turn up the volume this blasting hue of blue. Make Some Noise, $10. Check out how to re-create our favourite nail art design from the Essie neon collection 2015 in four easy steps: Tribal beat By using Groove is in the Heart and Make Some Noise for DIY nail art, you can achieve an electric look that’s complete with sharp angles and bold lines. 1. Apply a thin layer of base coat, apply two coats of Make Some Noise. 2. Using a detail brush dipped in Groove is in the Heart, create a diamond in the center of the nail. 3. Add another diamond near the cuticle and one at the tip of the nail. 4. Add two short, horizontal lines between the diamonds, then seal with top coat. If this look isn’t your cup of tea, try one of the nail art designs that are sure to inspire your summer looks: Read more: Easy nail art: How to get striped nails Easy nail art: How to get polka-dot nails