Neon nail polish colors are vibrant and fun and seems to always make the summer nail trend year after year with this year being no exception. Many of the top nail polish brands such as OPI, Essie, and China Glaze have released neon collections for summer 2014.

Now wearing neon nail polish seems like a no brainer right? Well there are some simple rules that need to be followed.

Keep Your Nails Short

Neon nails look best on shorter nails as longer nails tend to look tacky and scary.

Find A Color That Matches Your Skintone

Don’t wear just any neon color. Find a color that is complimentary to your skin tone.

Try A Neon French Tip Manicure

If you find full neon nails too much to handle or aren’t suitable for work, tone it down by opting to paint the tips of your nails with your favorite neon polish instead.

Keep Your Look Simple

Your nails are already making a bold statement on their own. Keep your outfit and makeup minimalist to avoid clashing.

Try Softer Neons

Too bright of neons can make you look like you’re about to attend a rave. Luckily there are softer colors that can be worn as an alternative.