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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

Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB60
Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB60

Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB39
Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB39

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

Shiny Orange Ombre Nails
Shiny Orange Ombre Nails

Minea.nails

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

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

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

Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB55
Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB55

Beach Nail Designs for Short Nails

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

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

Seashell Nail Charm for Summer Nails | Seashell Nails- NB8223
Seashell Nail Charm for Summer Nails | Seashell Nails- NB8223

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

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

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

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

Summer Seabird Nails
Summer Seabird Nails

Mur.nails.ekaterina

Beach Palm Tree Nails

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

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

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

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

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

Cute Beach Nails

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

Ocean-themed Blue Nails
Ocean-themed Blue Nails

Merkyri.nails

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

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

Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB56
Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB56

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

Surf Nails
Surf Nails

Daimondhand

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

Simple Beach Nails

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

Beach-themed Blue Nails
Beach-themed Blue Nails

Nails_by_evelyn9

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

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

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

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

Neon Nails with Eggshell Design
Neon Nails with Eggshell Design

Olga_soloveva._

Sunshine Colors
Sunshine Colors

Irina_rain

Summer Beach Nails

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

Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB36
Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB36

Papaya Fruit Nails
Papaya Fruit Nails

Project_paznokcie

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

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

Shiny Orange Ombre Nails
Shiny Orange Ombre Nails

Minea.nails

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

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

Tropical Beach Nails

Papaya Fruit Nails
Papaya Fruit Nails

Project_paznokcie

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

Beach and Dolphins Pastel Nails
Beach and Dolphins Pastel Nails

Hnnailsbyhoney

Summer Nails Under the Sea
Summer Nails Under the Sea

Hnnailsbyhoney

Neon Ombre Beach Nails
Neon Ombre Beach Nails

Hnnailsbyhoney

Gradient Palm Nails
Gradient Palm Nails

Pauletta.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

Beach Blue Nails

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

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

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

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

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

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

Beach-themed Blue Nails
Beach-themed Blue Nails

Nails_by_evelyn9

Glitter Sand Nail Design
Glitter Sand Nail Design

Pauletta.nails

Beach Ocean Nails

Beach Style Nails
Beach Style Nails

Alexandracojan.trainer

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

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

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

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

Feeling Blue
Feeling Blue

_beautbybee

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

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

Beach Ombre Nails

Summer Neon Ombre
Summer Neon Ombre

Dashenkanails

Sunshine Colors
Sunshine Colors

Irina_rain

Neon Ombre Beach Nails
Neon Ombre Beach Nails

Hnnailsbyhoney

Shiny Orange Ombre Nails
Shiny Orange Ombre Nails

Minea.nails

Summer Nails Under the Sea
Summer Nails Under the Sea

Hnnailsbyhoney

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

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

Orange French with Stones
Orange French with Stones

Minea.nails

Beach Waves Nails

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

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

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

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

Beach Wedding Nails

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

Beach Wedding Floral Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-37
Beach Wedding Floral Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-37

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

Beach Wedding Shiny 3D Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-44
Beach Wedding Shiny 3D Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-44

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

Beach Wedding 3D Floral Ombre Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-48
Beach Wedding 3D Floral Ombre Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-48

Neon Beach Nails

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

Gradient Palm Nails
Gradient Palm Nails

Pauletta.nails

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

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

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

Summer Watermelon and Strawberries
Summer Watermelon and Strawberries

Project_paznokcie

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

Pink Beach Nails

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

Summer Style Leopard Nails
Summer Style Leopard Nails

Project_paznokcie

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

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

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

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

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

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

White Beach Nails

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

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

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

Shiny Orange Ombre Nails
Shiny Orange Ombre Nails

Minea.nails

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

Neon Nails with Eggshell Design
Neon Nails with Eggshell Design

Olga_soloveva._

Beach Nail Designs on Toes

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

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

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

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

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

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

Seashell Nail Charm for Summer Nails | Seashell Nails- NB8223
Seashell Nail Charm for Summer Nails | Seashell Nails- NB8223

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

Seashell Design for Summer Nails | Seashell Nails- NB8221
Seashell Design for Summer Nails | Seashell Nails- NB8221

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

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

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

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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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