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Gelish Keep It Juicy Summer 2026: 6 Jelly Shades That Define the Season

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New Collection · Summer 2026

Six juicy jelly shades, three formulas, endless ways to wear them. The Gelish Keep It Juicy Summer 2026 Collection is officially in.

By the Beyond Polish Team 4 min read New Arrival

Summer 2026 has a vibe and it's juicy. The new Gelish & Morgan Taylor Keep It Juicy Summer 2026 Collection drops six fruit-inspired jelly shades that capture everything we love about warm-weather nails — translucent color, glossy finish, and a playful spirit that pairs as well with sundresses as it does with sandals.

What makes this collection different from a typical summer drop is the formula. Jelly polishes have a sheer, layerable quality that lets you customize the intensity — wear them in one coat for a soft wash of color, or layer over a white base to amplify the brightness into something fully opaque. It's the most versatile finish summer 2026 has to offer.

The Keep It Juicy palette

Blue Crush

Watermelon

Are You Gelly

Bear-y Juicy

Sweet Cheeks

Lemon Drop
01
The cool one
Blue Crush Rush
Ocean blue jelly with a cool, glassy finish.

The kind of blue that immediately reads as "vacation." Wear it sheer for a soft, beachy wash or layer it for a more saturated cobalt that reads bold without being heavy. Either way, it's the easiest way to put a poolside mood on your nails.

Gelish Keep It Juicy Blue Crush Rush nail polish
A glassy ocean blue jelly that's somehow both vibrant and easy to wear. The translucent finish keeps it from feeling heavy, even on shorter nails.
Gel Lacquer Dip
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02
The fresh one
Big Bang Watermelon
Emerald green jelly with juicy depth.

Green is having a serious moment in 2026, and Big Bang Watermelon is the easiest entry point. The jelly finish gives it that rind-of-a-watermelon translucency that feels organic rather than synthetic — fresh, glossy, and unexpectedly flattering across skin tones.

Gelish Keep It Juicy Big Bang Watermelon nail polish
An emerald jelly with a built-in glow — bright enough to feel summery, deep enough to wear into early fall.
Gel Lacquer Dip
Shop Big Bang Watermelon
03
The loud one
Are You Gelly?
Neon pink jelly that's pure summer energy.

Neon pink built into a jelly base = the manicure equivalent of a bold lip. Layer it for a true neon punch or wear it sheer for that hot-girl flush of color. It's loud, it's fun, and it's exactly what summer 2026 ordered.

Gelish Keep It Juicy Are You Gelly nail polish
A neon pink jelly designed to stand out — translucent enough to layer, pigmented enough to make a statement on its own.
Gel Lacquer Dip
Shop Are You Gelly?
04
The romantic one
Bear-y Juicy
Fuchsia jelly with serious dimension.

If Are You Gelly? is the loud sister, Bear-y Juicy is the moody one. A rich fuchsia with that translucent jelly quality that makes pinks read more dimensional than flat — almost backlit. It works as a standalone color or as the base for a glossier, more layered look.

Gelish Keep It Juicy Bear-y Juicy nail polish
A rich fuchsia jelly with translucent depth — the kind of pink that photographs beautifully and reads totally different in every light.
Gel Lacquer Dip
Shop Bear-y Juicy
05
The warm one
Miss Sweet Cheeks
Tangy orange jelly with a golden-hour glow.

The orange that flatters basically every skin tone. Tangy, bright, and warm without tipping into neon — this is the shade that gives a mood ring quality to your nails. Pairs unexpectedly well with cool tones in your wardrobe and absolutely sings against bronzed summer skin.

Gelish Keep It Juicy Miss Sweet Cheeks nail polish
A tangy orange jelly with built-in warmth — bright, glossy, and universally flattering against summer skin.
Gel Lacquer Dip
Shop Miss Sweet Cheeks
06
The cheerful one
Lemon Drop Lush
Sunny yellow jelly with a fresh glow.

Yellow is the ultimate summer color experiment, and Lemon Drop Lush makes it foolproof. The jelly base softens what could otherwise be intense into something playful and wearable. Goes especially well with a cute French tip or layered over a milky base for a butter-yellow effect.

Gelish Keep It Juicy Lemon Drop Lush nail polish
A sunny yellow jelly with cheerful glow. Wear sheer for buttery softness, or layer over white for full citrus brightness.
Gel Lacquer Dip
Shop Lemon Drop Lush

Three formulas, one collection

Every Keep It Juicy shade is available across three professional formulas — so whether you're prepping a salon service menu, building your at-home kit, or just want flexibility, there's a version that fits how you actually do your nails.

G
Gelish Gel Polish
Glossy, long-wearing gel that holds color for up to 21 days with that signature high-shine finish.
Shop Gel
M
Morgan Taylor Lacquer
Classic nail polish for a quick color change — perfect when you want the look without the lamp.
Shop Lacquer
D
Xpress Dip
Durable dip powder with easy brush-on application — strong, lightweight, and lamp-free.
Shop Dip
How to wear a jelly polish
1
Sheer wash: One thin coat over a clear base for that translucent, just-tinted-glass effect. Ideal for a soft, polished everyday look.
2
Layer for impact: Apply over a white or milky base coat to amplify saturation. The white underneath bounces light through the jelly and turns sheer color into full-on opacity.
3
Mix and match: Jelly shades are made for nail art. Try a different color on every nail (skittles), or use one shade as a French tip over a sheer base.
4
Top coat is everything: A high-gloss top coat is what gives jellies that backlit, candy-like finish. Don't skip it — it's the whole vibe.

If you want more on the bigger trends shaping nails this year, our 2026 nail trend forecast covers everything from glass nails to milky bases to the tinted base movement. And if you're new to gel polish in general, the which manicure is right for you guide will help you figure out the format that fits your routine.

Get juicy.

Shop the full Keep It Juicy Summer 2026 collection — every shade, every formula, ships fast from California.

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