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Beach Nails

Beach nails are any nail design that resembles a beach scene or features bright colors. They are a popular trend, and for a good reason; beach-inspired nails are all about fun and summery colors and designs that help you feel like you're on the beach vacation even when you're not! Even if you do not live near the beach, you can still enjoy this trend by adding fun warm-weather nail art, like beach nail designs, to complete your look. Having glamorous gold nail charms or a simple one with fewer decorations or painting beach-related patterns and elements like palm trees or starfish are among the options you have with white, blue, green, and sandy colors. There are many different beach nail designs you can choose from. You can have cute little seashells or starfish painted on your nails, or you could get a vibrant neon color scheme that looks like the ocean. You could also paint your nails with a glitter design so that the sun reflects off them like the water does when it touches the sand.
Popular beach nail designs include tropical flower prints, blue water with palm trees, stripes in different shades of blue and green, and sunset scenes with palm trees silhouetted against the sunset sky. Some bright color variations and shades work well with beach nails, like holographic glittery golds and purples, metallic silver or white, and glittery blue and green sequins. Among the colors suitable for beach nail designs are pink, red, yellow, orange, purple, and green (plus white). These colors reflect light well, which makes them appear shiny, which is important when wearing this style.
When choosing a design for your beach holiday nails, think about what types of activities you'll be doing while wearing them. If you're spending the day in the sun, choosing a design that won't fade or chip easily is best. If you're headed out at night, though, then some light glitter or shimmer might be just what you need to ramp up your look—just make sure it isn't too heavy for daytime wear. Transcend your ordinary experiences and get some inspiration for beach-themed nails.

Beach Nail Designs for Long Nails

Neon Leopard Nail Design
Neon Leopard Nail Design

Nails_by_evelyn9

Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB38
Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB38

Honeymoon Neon Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-404
Honeymoon Neon Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-404

3D Seashell Coffin Nails | Seashell Nails- NB8219
3D Seashell Coffin Nails | Seashell Nails- NB8219

Watercolor Nails with Colorful Seashells | Seashell Nails- NB8222
Watercolor Nails with Colorful Seashells | Seashell Nails- NB8222

3D Seahorse Design for Long Blue Nails | Seahorse Nails- NB8276
3D Seahorse Design for Long Blue Nails | Seahorse Nails- NB8276

Abstract Neon Leopard Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2630
Abstract Neon Leopard Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2630

Seahorse Design for Pink to Purple Gradient Nails | Seahorse Nails- NB8277
Seahorse Design for Pink to Purple Gradient Nails | Seahorse Nails- NB8277

Beach Nail Designs for Short Nails

Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB49
Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB49

Minimal Beach Theme Nails for Summer | Holiday Nails - NB3811
Minimal Beach Theme Nails for Summer | Holiday Nails - NB3811

Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB52
Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB52

Gray Seashell Effect Nails with Pearls | Seashell Nails- NB8228
Gray Seashell Effect Nails with Pearls | Seashell Nails- NB8228

Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB50
Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB50

Seashell Effect French Manicure | Seashell Nails- NB8224
Seashell Effect French Manicure | Seashell Nails- NB8224

Beach French Manicre Design | Arina's Unique Nail Story - NB6456
Beach French Manicre Design | Arina's Unique Nail Story - NB6456

Glossy Mermaid Chrome Nails Design | Chrome Nails - NB5336
Glossy Mermaid Chrome Nails Design | Chrome Nails - NB5336

Beach Palm Tree Nails

French Nails Design Against Ocean and Beach Plastic Pollution | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3093
French Nails Design Against Ocean and Beach Plastic Pollution | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3093

Neon Nails with Tropical Palm Tree Design| Tropical-NB-D-607
Neon Nails with Tropical Palm Tree Design| Tropical-NB-D-607

Pastel Neon Beach Nails Design | Arina's Unique Nail Story - NB6461
Pastel Neon Beach Nails Design | Arina's Unique Nail Story - NB6461

Pastel Beach Nails Design for Summer Time | Holiday Nails - NB3813
Pastel Beach Nails Design for Summer Time | Holiday Nails - NB3813

Beach Theme Nails with Crab | Crab Nails- NB8156
Beach Theme Nails with Crab | Crab Nails- NB8156

Summer Nails Under the Sea
Summer Nails Under the Sea

Hnnailsbyhoney

Beach and Dolphins Pastel Nails
Beach and Dolphins Pastel Nails

Hnnailsbyhoney

Toenail Design for Beach Honeymoon | Wedding-NB-D-642
Toenail Design for Beach Honeymoon | Wedding-NB-D-642

Cute Beach Nails

Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB47
Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB47

Summer Nails with Neon Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4512
Summer Nails with Neon Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4512

Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB54
Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB54

Green and Yellow Neon Marble Nails | Marble Nails - NB4700
Green and Yellow Neon Marble Nails | Marble Nails - NB4700

Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB42
Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB42

Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB48
Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB48

Summer Nails Under the Sea
Summer Nails Under the Sea

Hnnailsbyhoney

Transparent Nails Seashell Design | Jelly Nails - NB4386
Transparent Nails Seashell Design | Jelly Nails - NB4386

Simple Beach Nails

Ocean-themed Blue Nails
Ocean-themed Blue Nails

Merkyri.nails

Summer Style Leopard Nails
Summer Style Leopard Nails

Project_paznokcie

Ocean Blue and Sunset Yellow Nails With Tiny Stars | Nita Customized Nail Designs- NB7358
Ocean Blue and Sunset Yellow Nails With Tiny Stars | Nita Customized Nail Designs- NB7358

Summer Watermelon and Strawberries
Summer Watermelon and Strawberries

Project_paznokcie

Neon Orange Nails Drip Design | Drip Nails - NB5066
Neon Orange Nails Drip Design | Drip Nails - NB5066

Abstract Neon Party Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2629
Abstract Neon Party Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2629

Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB52
Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB52

Neon Splash on Nails
Neon Splash on Nails

Klamaja

Summer Beach Nails

Neon Gradient Nails with Seashell Accent | Seashell Nails- NB8220
Neon Gradient Nails with Seashell Accent | Seashell Nails- NB8220

Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB48
Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB48

Blue Mermaid Glitter Nails for Beach | Glitter Nails - NB4972
Blue Mermaid Glitter Nails for Beach | Glitter Nails - NB4972

Colorful Nails with Seashell | Seashell Nails- NB8231
Colorful Nails with Seashell | Seashell Nails- NB8231

Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB58
Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB58

Pastel Neon Beach Nails Design | Arina's Unique Nail Story - NB6461
Pastel Neon Beach Nails Design | Arina's Unique Nail Story - NB6461

Neon Orange Nails Drip Design | Drip Nails - NB5066
Neon Orange Nails Drip Design | Drip Nails - NB5066

Tropical Beach Nails

Summer Nails Under the Sea
Summer Nails Under the Sea

Hnnailsbyhoney

Parrot-Inspired Gradient Nails
Parrot-Inspired Gradient Nails

Lucy_smirnova_nails

Neon Ombre Beach Nails
Neon Ombre Beach Nails

Hnnailsbyhoney

Honeymoon Neon Tropical Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-416
Honeymoon Neon Tropical Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-416

Neon Nails with Tropical Palm Tree Design| Tropical-NB-D-607
Neon Nails with Tropical Palm Tree Design| Tropical-NB-D-607

Beach Wedding Modern French Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-41
Beach Wedding Modern French Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-41

Beach Wedding Neon Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-50
Beach Wedding Neon Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-50

Papaya Fruit Nails
Papaya Fruit Nails

Project_paznokcie

Beach Blue Nails

Parrot-Inspired Gradient Nails
Parrot-Inspired Gradient Nails

Lucy_smirnova_nails

Beach Wedding Tonail Wave Design|Wedding-NB-D-488
Beach Wedding Tonail Wave Design|Wedding-NB-D-488

Ombre Cloud Nails | Cloud Nails - NB5091
Ombre Cloud Nails | Cloud Nails - NB5091

Feeling Blue
Feeling Blue

_beautbybee

Mermaid Glitter Nails Design | Glitter Nails - NB4967
Mermaid Glitter Nails Design | Glitter Nails - NB4967

Toenails Neon Heart Design | Heart Nails - NB4828
Toenails Neon Heart Design | Heart Nails - NB4828

Cloud Nails Design for Beach | Cloud Nails - NB5084
Cloud Nails Design for Beach | Cloud Nails - NB5084

Ocean Blue and Sunset Yellow Nails With Tiny Stars | Nita Customized Nail Designs- NB7358
Ocean Blue and Sunset Yellow Nails With Tiny Stars | Nita Customized Nail Designs- NB7358

Beach Ocean Nails

Plastic Debris on Seabed and Beach | Nails Art | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3110
Plastic Debris on Seabed and Beach | Nails Art | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3110

Green and Gold Mermaid Chrome Nails | Chrome Nails - NB5332
Green and Gold Mermaid Chrome Nails | Chrome Nails - NB5332

Minimal Beach Theme Nails for Summer | Holiday Nails - NB3811
Minimal Beach Theme Nails for Summer | Holiday Nails - NB3811

A Crab Accent for Blue Nails Design | Crab Nails- NB8166
A Crab Accent for Blue Nails Design | Crab Nails- NB8166

Beach Wedding Neon Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-50
Beach Wedding Neon Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-50

Pastel Beach Nails Design for Summer Time | Holiday Nails - NB3813
Pastel Beach Nails Design for Summer Time | Holiday Nails - NB3813

Toenail Design for Beach Honeymoon | Wedding-NB-D-642
Toenail Design for Beach Honeymoon | Wedding-NB-D-642

Beach Ombre Nails

Beach Wedding Dark Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-40
Beach Wedding Dark Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-40

Sunshine Colors
Sunshine Colors

Irina_rain

Neon Ombre Beach Nails
Neon Ombre Beach Nails

Hnnailsbyhoney

Beach and Dolphins Pastel Nails
Beach and Dolphins Pastel Nails

Hnnailsbyhoney

Summer Nails Under the Sea
Summer Nails Under the Sea

Hnnailsbyhoney

Ombre Cloud Nails | Cloud Nails - NB5091
Ombre Cloud Nails | Cloud Nails - NB5091

Summer Neon Ombre
Summer Neon Ombre

Dashenkanails

Ombre Mermaid Glitter Nails Design | Glitter Nails - NB4975
Ombre Mermaid Glitter Nails Design | Glitter Nails - NB4975

Beach Waves Nails

Beach Wedding Neon Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-50
Beach Wedding Neon Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-50

Beach Wedding Tonail Wave Design|Wedding-NB-D-488
Beach Wedding Tonail Wave Design|Wedding-NB-D-488

Beach Wedding Modern French Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-41
Beach Wedding Modern French Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-41

Beach Nails Design for Summer Holiday | Holiday Nails - NB3808
Beach Nails Design for Summer Holiday | Holiday Nails - NB3808

Beach Wedding Nails

Beach Wedding Minimal Nails| Wedding-NB-D-55
Beach Wedding Minimal Nails| Wedding-NB-D-55

Beach Wedding Ombre Accent Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-38
Beach Wedding Ombre Accent Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-38

Beach Wedding Floral Graffiti Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-52
Beach Wedding Floral Graffiti Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-52

Beach Wedding Tonail French Design with Studs|Wedding-NB-D-490
Beach Wedding Tonail French Design with Studs|Wedding-NB-D-490

Neon Beach Nails

Beach Wedding Neon Nails| Wedding-NB-D-56
Beach Wedding Neon Nails| Wedding-NB-D-56

Parrot-Inspired Gradient Nails
Parrot-Inspired Gradient Nails

Lucy_smirnova_nails

Honeymoon Neon Tropical Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-416
Honeymoon Neon Tropical Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-416

Leopard Gradient Neon Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2633
Leopard Gradient Neon Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2633

Abstract Neon Leopard Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2630
Abstract Neon Leopard Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2630

Summer Watermelon and Strawberries
Summer Watermelon and Strawberries

Project_paznokcie

Neon Orange Nails Drip Design | Drip Nails - NB5066
Neon Orange Nails Drip Design | Drip Nails - NB5066

Summer Style Leopard Nails
Summer Style Leopard Nails

Project_paznokcie

Pink Beach Nails

Toenails Neon Heart Design | Heart Nails - NB4828
Toenails Neon Heart Design | Heart Nails - NB4828

Seahorse Design for Pink to Purple Gradient Nails | Seahorse Nails- NB8277
Seahorse Design for Pink to Purple Gradient Nails | Seahorse Nails- NB8277

Neon Gradient Nails with Seashell Accent | Seashell Nails- NB8220
Neon Gradient Nails with Seashell Accent | Seashell Nails- NB8220

Toenail Design for Beach Honeymoon | Wedding-NB-D-642
Toenail Design for Beach Honeymoon | Wedding-NB-D-642

Pastel Beach Nails Design for Summer Time | Holiday Nails - NB3813
Pastel Beach Nails Design for Summer Time | Holiday Nails - NB3813

Neon Nails with Tropical Palm Tree Design| Tropical-NB-D-607
Neon Nails with Tropical Palm Tree Design| Tropical-NB-D-607

Pink and Blue Mermaid Glitter Nails Design | Glitter Nails - NB4968
Pink and Blue Mermaid Glitter Nails Design | Glitter Nails - NB4968

Glossy Seashell-inspired Nails with Pearls | Seashell Nails- NB8217
Glossy Seashell-inspired Nails with Pearls | Seashell Nails- NB8217

White Beach Nails

Shiny Orange Ombre Nails
Shiny Orange Ombre Nails

Minea.nails

Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB45
Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB45

Beach Wedding Modern French Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-41
Beach Wedding Modern French Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-41

Watercolor Beach Nails Seashell Design | Seashell Nails- NB8232
Watercolor Beach Nails Seashell Design | Seashell Nails- NB8232

Beach White Nails with Pearls | Seahorse Nails- NB8282
Beach White Nails with Pearls | Seahorse Nails- NB8282

Pearl Design for Seashell Theme Nails | Seashell Nails- NB8226
Pearl Design for Seashell Theme Nails | Seashell Nails- NB8226

Ombre Cloud Nails | Cloud Nails - NB5091
Ombre Cloud Nails | Cloud Nails - NB5091

Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB51
Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB51

Beach Nail Designs on Toes

Toenail Design for Beach Honeymoon | Wedding-NB-D-642
Toenail Design for Beach Honeymoon | Wedding-NB-D-642

Beach Wedding Tonail Wave Design|Wedding-NB-D-488
Beach Wedding Tonail Wave Design|Wedding-NB-D-488

Toenails Neon Heart Design | Heart Nails - NB4828
Toenails Neon Heart Design | Heart Nails - NB4828

What Are the Most Popular Beach Nail Designs?

Tropical Beach-themed Nails
Beach Wedding Nails
Ombre Beach Nails
Sea-themed Nails
Beach and Waves Nails
Beach Palm Tree Nails
Glitter Beach Nails
Beach Party Nails

Beach Ocean Nails
3D Beach Nails
Mermaid Nails
Seashell Nails
Beach Marble Nails
Seahorse Nails
Fruit Nail Design for Beach

Choose the Best Colors for Beach Nails

Remember that nothing can stop you from pursuing creativity. It has no limits. So make your own version of beach nail designs. But the color pallet for your beach nail design may include the following:
White for the seafoam effect
• Sandy beige glitter for the sparkly sand
• Light and medium blue for the sky and ocean
Green or black for palm trees
• An optional glitter polish for some extra sparkle
Orange to make a starfish

Tips for Nail Art With Beach Design

As usual, you want to apply a base coat that is better white. Picking white for the sponge gradient is an intelligent choice.

Add a couple of decorative pearls, starfish, or golden shells for some embellishment.

Let everything dry completely before adding the topcoat.

If you want to add extra flare to your beach nails, try using an iridescent glitter top coat over your favorite color! This will make it look like there are real flecks of gold in the polish and sparkles from sunlight hitting it from above.

The Best Beach Nail Art Ideas

Beach White Nails with Pearls | Seahorse Nails- NB8282
Beach White Nails with Pearls | Seahorse Nails- NB8282

Seahorse Design for Colorful Beach Nails | Seahorse Nails- NB8280
Seahorse Design for Colorful Beach Nails | Seahorse Nails- NB8280

Watery Nails for Beach | Watery Nails- NB8251
Watery Nails for Beach | Watery Nails- NB8251

Watercolor Beach Nails Seashell Design | Seashell Nails- NB8232
Watercolor Beach Nails Seashell Design | Seashell Nails- NB8232

Beach Theme Nails with Crab | Crab Nails- NB8156
Beach Theme Nails with Crab | Crab Nails- NB8156

Pastel Neon Beach Nails Design | Arina
Pastel Neon Beach Nails Design | Arina's Unique Nail Story - NB6461

Beach French Manicre Design | Arina
Beach French Manicre Design | Arina's Unique Nail Story - NB6456

Cloud Nails Design for Beach | Cloud Nails - NB5084
Cloud Nails Design for Beach | Cloud Nails - NB5084

Blue Mermaid Glitter Nails for Beach | Glitter Nails - NB4972
Blue Mermaid Glitter Nails for Beach | Glitter Nails - NB4972

Pink and Blue Nails with 3D Seashells Design | Beach Nails - NB4401
Pink and Blue Nails with 3D Seashells Design | Beach Nails - NB4401

Toenail Design for Beach Honeymoon | Wedding-NB-D-642
Toenail Design for Beach Honeymoon | Wedding-NB-D-642

Pastel Beach Nails Design for Summer Time | Holiday Nails - NB3813
Pastel Beach Nails Design for Summer Time | Holiday Nails - NB3813

Minimal Beach Theme Nails for Summer | Holiday Nails - NB3811
Minimal Beach Theme Nails for Summer | Holiday Nails - NB3811

Pink and Blue Beach Theme Nails for Summer | Holiday Nails - NB3809
Pink and Blue Beach Theme Nails for Summer | Holiday Nails - NB3809

Beach Nails Design for Summer Holiday | Holiday Nails - NB3808
Beach Nails Design for Summer Holiday | Holiday Nails - NB3808

Beach Wedding Tonail Wave Design|Wedding-NB-D-488
Beach Wedding Tonail Wave Design|Wedding-NB-D-488

Plastic Debris on Seabed and Beach | Nails Art | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3110
Plastic Debris on Seabed and Beach | Nails Art | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3110

French Nails with Beach and Ocean Plastics Pollution Theme | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3106
French Nails with Beach and Ocean Plastics Pollution Theme | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3106

Beach and Ocean Plastic Pollution Nail Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3103
Beach and Ocean Plastic Pollution Nail Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3103

French Nails Design Against Ocean and Beach Plastic Pollution | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3093
French Nails Design Against Ocean and Beach Plastic Pollution | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3093

Beach Wedding Neon Nails| Wedding-NB-D-56
Beach Wedding Neon Nails| Wedding-NB-D-56

Beach Wedding Neon Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-50
Beach Wedding Neon Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-50

Beach Wedding Embellished Nails| Wedding-NB-D-43
Beach Wedding Embellished Nails| Wedding-NB-D-43

Beach Wedding GlitterNails| Wedding-NB-D-42
Beach Wedding GlitterNails| Wedding-NB-D-42

Beach Wedding Modern French Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-41
Beach Wedding Modern French Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-41

Beach Wedding Dark Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-40
Beach Wedding Dark Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-40

Beach-themed Blue Nails
Beach-themed Blue Nails

Nails_by_evelyn9

Neon Ombre Beach Nails
Neon Ombre Beach Nails

Hnnailsbyhoney

Beach and Dolphins Pastel Nails
Beach and Dolphins Pastel Nails

Hnnailsbyhoney

Beach Style Nails
Beach Style Nails

Alexandracojan.trainer

Black Nails Under the Sea Theme | Seahorse Nails- NB8281
Black Nails Under the Sea Theme | Seahorse Nails- NB8281

Ocean Blue Nails with Seahorse Design | Seahorse Nails- NB8279
Ocean Blue Nails with Seahorse Design | Seahorse Nails- NB8279

Seahorse Design for Pink to Purple Gradient Nails | Seahorse Nails- NB8277
Seahorse Design for Pink to Purple Gradient Nails | Seahorse Nails- NB8277

3D Seahorse Design for Long Blue Nails | Seahorse Nails- NB8276
3D Seahorse Design for Long Blue Nails | Seahorse Nails- NB8276

White Seashell Effect French Manicure | Seashell Nails- NB8233
White Seashell Effect French Manicure | Seashell Nails- NB8233

Colorful Nails with Seashell | Seashell Nails- NB8231
Colorful Nails with Seashell | Seashell Nails- NB8231

Shell Nails with Pearls | Seashell Nails- NB8230
Shell Nails with Pearls | Seashell Nails- NB8230

3D Summer Fruit Nails with Seashell Design | Seashell Nails- NB8229
3D Summer Fruit Nails with Seashell Design | Seashell Nails- NB8229

Gray Seashell Effect Nails with Pearls | Seashell Nails- NB8228
Gray Seashell Effect Nails with Pearls | Seashell Nails- NB8228

Chrome Nails with a Seashell | Seashell Nails- NB8227
Chrome Nails with a Seashell | Seashell Nails- NB8227

Pearl Design for Seashell Theme Nails | Seashell Nails- NB8226
Pearl Design for Seashell Theme Nails | Seashell Nails- NB8226

Neon Gradient Nails with Seashell Accent | Seashell Nails- NB8225
Neon Gradient Nails with Seashell Accent | Seashell Nails- NB8225

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Beach-inspired nails are nail designs that include beachy and tropical themes and motifs, such as seashells, waves, sand, palm trees, and other ocean-related imagery.
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