Jessica Ennis-Hill just debuted this summer's must-have nail colour - and it's as sunny as it is chic

Combining one of this season's most-loved mani shapes with a hue that sparkles with summery nostalgia, Jessica Ennis-Hill's nails offer all the inspiration we need for our next salon trip...

Naturally, when (or should we say if ) warmer weather materialises, we tend to swap our go-to neutral nails and soft, springtime pastels for something a tad brighter, playful and well, summery. So far, we've already seen the likes of sunny ' Butter nails ' and shades of aquatic blue enter the 2024 nail trends and vie for our attention - and now it seems Jessica Ennis-Hill is offering up another statement shade for our consideration; citrusy orange.

Debuting the Aperol-esque look at the Chelsea Flower Show, the former Olympian paired the zingy colour with a certain retro nail shape, resulting in a very chic manicure indeed - and naturally, we're taking cues...

Why we plan to wear Jessica Ennis-Hill's citrus-inspired nail look all summer long

Stepping out for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024 on May 20th, Jessica Ennis-Hill paired a chic white knit co-ord, with a pop of bright orange at her fingertips. She opted for square nails - a popular shape right now, alongside 'squoval' nails - which afforded her the perfect combination of wearable and statement.

Unlike with almond nails, the shorter and rectangular shape offset the bright hue ever-so-slightly, meaning it elevated rather than detracted from her elegant white skirt and cardigan combo.

The nail colour itself reminds us of an ice-cold Aperol Spritz or a juicy orange slice and what's more summery than that?

How to recreate Jessica Ennis-Hill's orange nails

To recreate this look, we recommend opting for a similar square shape to Ennis-Hill's, so be sure to invest in a good-quality nail file (like this one from Tweezerman, at Look Fantastic ). Then trim and shape your nails to your desired, rectangular shape. For a really polished finish, maintain your cuticle and add a cuticle oil to your routine.

Essie Original Nail Polish in shade "Break It Sundown"

RRP: £8.99

This colour is a close match to Jessica Ennis-Hill's and will perfectly compliment your summer styling. We'd recommend two to three coats, for a streak-free finish.

Nailberry Oxygenated Nail Lacquer in Shade "Spontaneous"

RRP: £16

Another summery contender by Nailberry, this polish allows moisturise to still penetrate your natural nail beneath, promoting healthier nails as well as delivering a stylish, high-shine orange hue.

Beauty Pie Flexiglass™ UV Top Coat

RRP: £7 member's price/ £20 non-member's price

For a flawless finish, add a top coat to your routine like this one from Beauty Pie, which works to protect your nail, prevent colour fade and offer a gel-like shine.

Once the prep is complete, apply two to three coats of your chosen orange nail colour and then top with a high-shine clear coat, to protect from chipping.