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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

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

Blue and Cream Gradient Slim Oval Nails
Blue and Cream Gradient Slim Oval Nails

_gabrielamanole

Summer Style Leopard Nails
Summer Style Leopard Nails

Project_paznokcie

Beach-themed Blue Nails
Beach-themed Blue Nails

Nails_by_evelyn9

Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB40
Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB40

Orange French with Stones
Orange French with Stones

Minea.nails

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

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

Beach Nail Designs for Short Nails

Summer Seabird Nails
Summer Seabird Nails

Mur.nails.ekaterina

Beach Style Nails
Beach Style Nails

Alexandracojan.trainer

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

Pastel Mermaid Scale with Glitter | Glitter Nails - NB4974
Pastel Mermaid Scale with Glitter | Glitter Nails - NB4974

Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB44
Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB44

Surf Nails
Surf Nails

Daimondhand

Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB59
Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB59

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

Beach Palm Tree Nails

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

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

Beach and Dolphins Pastel Nails
Beach and Dolphins Pastel Nails

Hnnailsbyhoney

Gradient Palm Nails
Gradient Palm Nails

Pauletta.nails

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

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

Summer Nails Under the Sea
Summer Nails Under the Sea

Hnnailsbyhoney

Cute Beach Nails

Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB59
Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB59

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

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

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

Beach and Dolphins Pastel Nails
Beach and Dolphins Pastel Nails

Hnnailsbyhoney

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

Surf Nails
Surf Nails

Daimondhand

Summer Nails Under the Sea
Summer Nails Under the Sea

Hnnailsbyhoney

Simple Beach Nails

Neon Leaf and Leopard Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2631
Neon Leaf and Leopard Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2631

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

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

Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB91
Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB91

Summer Style Leopard Nails
Summer Style Leopard Nails

Project_paznokcie

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

Cloud Design for Ombre Nails | Cloud Nails - NB5086
Cloud Design for Ombre Nails | Cloud Nails - NB5086

Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB32
Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB32

Summer Beach Nails

Beach Style Nails
Beach Style Nails

Alexandracojan.trainer

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

Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB34
Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB34

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

Mermaid Scale Glitter Nail Art | Glitter Nails - NB4973
Mermaid Scale Glitter Nail Art | Glitter Nails - NB4973

Summer Nails Under the Sea
Summer Nails Under the Sea

Hnnailsbyhoney

Neon Orange Marble Nails for Summer | Marble Nails - NB4721
Neon Orange Marble Nails for Summer | Marble Nails - NB4721

Shiny Orange Ombre Nails
Shiny Orange Ombre Nails

Minea.nails

Tropical Beach Nails

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

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

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

Gradient Palm Nails
Gradient Palm Nails

Pauletta.nails

Summer Nails Under the Sea
Summer Nails Under the Sea

Hnnailsbyhoney

Neon Ombre Beach Nails
Neon Ombre Beach Nails

Hnnailsbyhoney

Papaya Fruit Nails
Papaya Fruit Nails

Project_paznokcie

Beach Blue Nails

Surf Nails
Surf Nails

Daimondhand

Neon Blue Marble Nails Design | Marble Nails - NB4704
Neon Blue Marble Nails Design | Marble Nails - NB4704

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

Cloud Design for Ombre Nails | Cloud Nails - NB5086
Cloud Design for Ombre Nails | Cloud Nails - NB5086

Neon Leopard Nail Design
Neon Leopard Nail Design

Nails_by_evelyn9

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

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

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

Beach Ocean Nails

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

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

Mermaid Chrome Nails with Seashell Accent | Chrome Nails - NB5335
Mermaid Chrome Nails with Seashell Accent | Chrome Nails - NB5335

Mermaid Chrome Nails with 3D Seashells | Chrome Nails - NB5338
Mermaid Chrome Nails with 3D Seashells | Chrome Nails - NB5338

Mermaid Chrome Nail Art | Chrome Nails - NB5334
Mermaid Chrome Nail Art | Chrome Nails - NB5334

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

Feeling Blue
Feeling Blue

_beautbybee

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

Beach Ombre Nails

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

Cloud Design for Ombre Nails | Cloud Nails - NB5086
Cloud Design for Ombre Nails | Cloud Nails - NB5086

Summer Nails Under the Sea
Summer Nails Under the Sea

Hnnailsbyhoney

Summer Neon Ombre
Summer Neon Ombre

Dashenkanails

Sunshine Colors
Sunshine Colors

Irina_rain

Neon Ombre Beach Nails
Neon Ombre Beach Nails

Hnnailsbyhoney

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

Beach and Dolphins Pastel Nails
Beach and Dolphins Pastel Nails

Hnnailsbyhoney

Beach Waves Nails

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

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

Beach Wedding Nails

Pink Zebra Nails Design
Pink Zebra Nails Design

Sylwia_nailss

Beach Wedding Luxury Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-54
Beach Wedding Luxury Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-54

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

Beach Wedding Simple Glitter Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-49
Beach Wedding Simple Glitter Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-49

Beach Wedding Glitter Nails | Wedding-NB-D-32
Beach Wedding Glitter Nails | Wedding-NB-D-32

Neon Beach Nails

Neon Leopard Nail Design
Neon Leopard Nail Design

Nails_by_evelyn9

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

Honeymoon Flower Neon Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-406
Honeymoon Flower Neon Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-406

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

Summer Neon Blue Marble Nails Design | Marble Nails - NB4706
Summer Neon Blue Marble Nails Design | Marble Nails - NB4706

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

Neon Orange Marble Nails for Summer | Marble Nails - NB4721
Neon Orange Marble Nails for Summer | Marble Nails - NB4721

Pink Beach Nails

Neon Leaf and Leopard Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2631
Neon Leaf and Leopard Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2631

Mermaid Scale Glitter Nail Art | Glitter Nails - NB4973
Mermaid Scale Glitter Nail Art | Glitter Nails - NB4973

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

Beach and Dolphins Pastel Nails
Beach and Dolphins Pastel Nails

Hnnailsbyhoney

Neon Ombre Beach Nails
Neon Ombre Beach Nails

Hnnailsbyhoney

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

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

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

White Beach Nails

Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB31
Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB31

Shiny Orange Ombre Nails
Shiny Orange Ombre Nails

Minea.nails

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

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

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

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

Neon Nails with Eggshell Design
Neon Nails with Eggshell Design

Olga_soloveva._

Beach Nail Designs on Toes

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

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

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

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

Nail Design and Art / Beach Nails
Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB50
Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB50

Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB57
Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB57

Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB53
Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB53

Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB46
Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB46

Summer Neon Ombre
Summer Neon Ombre

Dashenkanails

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

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

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

Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB31
Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB31

Mermaid Chrome Nails with Seashells | Chrome Nails - NB5330
Mermaid Chrome Nails with Seashells | Chrome Nails - NB5330

Neon Nails with Eggshell Design
Neon Nails with Eggshell Design

Olga_soloveva._

Mermaid Chrome Nail Art | Chrome Nails - NB5334
Mermaid Chrome Nail Art | Chrome Nails - NB5334

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

Neon Splash on Nails
Neon Splash on Nails

Klamaja

Shiny Orange Ombre Nails
Shiny Orange Ombre Nails

Minea.nails

Gradient Palm Nails
Gradient Palm Nails

Pauletta.nails

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

Neon Orange Marble Nails for Summer | Marble Nails - NB4721
Neon Orange Marble Nails for Summer | Marble Nails - NB4721

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

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

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

Pineapple Tropical Almond Nails
Pineapple Tropical Almond Nails

Melificentnailartistry

Neon Ombre Beach Nails
Neon Ombre Beach Nails

Hnnailsbyhoney

Mermaid Scale Glitter Nail Art | Glitter Nails - NB4973
Mermaid Scale Glitter Nail Art | Glitter Nails - NB4973

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

Summer Nails Under the Sea
Summer Nails Under the Sea

Hnnailsbyhoney

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

Holographic Mermaid Glitter Nails | Glitter Nails - NB4966
Holographic Mermaid Glitter Nails | Glitter Nails - NB4966

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

Papaya Fruit Nails
Papaya Fruit Nails

Project_paznokcie

Mermaid Chrome Nails with Seashell Accent | Chrome Nails - NB5335
Mermaid Chrome Nails with Seashell Accent | Chrome Nails - NB5335

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

Green Mermaid Chrome Nail Art | Chrome Nails - NB5337
Green Mermaid Chrome Nail Art | Chrome Nails - NB5337

Orange French with Stones
Orange French with Stones

Minea.nails

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

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

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

Airbrushing Nail Extension
Airbrushing Nail Extension

Lucy_smirnova_nails

Ocean Vibes
Ocean Vibes

Nailartbychlo

3D Mermaid Chrome Nails Design | Chrome Nails - NB5339
3D Mermaid Chrome Nails Design | Chrome Nails - NB5339

Pastel Mermaid Scale with Glitter | Glitter Nails - NB4974
Pastel Mermaid Scale with Glitter | Glitter Nails - NB4974

Summer Style Leopard Nails
Summer Style Leopard Nails

Project_paznokcie

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

Honeymoon Flower Neon Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-406
Honeymoon Flower Neon Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-406

Mermaid Chrome Nails with Matte Finish | Chrome Nails - NB5331
Mermaid Chrome Nails with Matte Finish | Chrome Nails - NB5331

FAQs:

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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