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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

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

Papaya Fruit Nails
Papaya Fruit Nails

Project_paznokcie

Orange French with Stones
Orange French with Stones

Minea.nails

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

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

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

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

Pineapple Tropical Almond Nails
Pineapple Tropical Almond Nails

Melificentnailartistry

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

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

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

Summer Seabird Nails
Summer Seabird Nails

Mur.nails.ekaterina

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

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

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

Beach Palm Tree Nails

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

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

Gradient Palm Nails
Gradient Palm Nails

Pauletta.nails

Beach and Dolphins Pastel Nails
Beach and Dolphins Pastel Nails

Hnnailsbyhoney

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

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

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

Cute Beach Nails

Summer Seabird Nails
Summer Seabird Nails

Mur.nails.ekaterina

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

Surf Nails
Surf Nails

Daimondhand

Ocean-themed Blue Nails
Ocean-themed Blue Nails

Merkyri.nails

Beach and Dolphins Pastel Nails
Beach and Dolphins Pastel Nails

Hnnailsbyhoney

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

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

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

Simple Beach Nails

Neon Nails with Eggshell Design
Neon Nails with Eggshell Design

Olga_soloveva._

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

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

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

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

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

Ocean-themed Blue Nails
Ocean-themed Blue Nails

Merkyri.nails

Summer Watermelon and Strawberries
Summer Watermelon and Strawberries

Project_paznokcie

Summer Beach Nails

Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB43
Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB43

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

Feeling Blue
Feeling Blue

_beautbybee

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

Surf Nails
Surf Nails

Daimondhand

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

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

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

_gabrielamanole

Tropical Beach Nails

Papaya Fruit Nails
Papaya Fruit Nails

Project_paznokcie

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

Gradient Palm Nails
Gradient Palm Nails

Pauletta.nails

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

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 Blue Nails

Beach-themed Blue Nails
Beach-themed Blue Nails

Nails_by_evelyn9

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

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

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

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

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

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

Beach and Dolphins Pastel Nails
Beach and Dolphins Pastel Nails

Hnnailsbyhoney

Beach Ocean Nails

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

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

Beach and Dolphins Pastel Nails
Beach and Dolphins Pastel Nails

Hnnailsbyhoney

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

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

Marine Style Nails
Marine Style Nails

Nails_by_evelyn9

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

Beach Ombre Nails

Orange French with Stones
Orange French with Stones

Minea.nails

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

Summer Nails Under the Sea
Summer Nails Under the Sea

Hnnailsbyhoney

Summer Neon Ombre
Summer Neon Ombre

Dashenkanails

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

Beach and Dolphins Pastel Nails
Beach and Dolphins Pastel Nails

Hnnailsbyhoney

Neon Ombre Beach Nails
Neon Ombre Beach Nails

Hnnailsbyhoney

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

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 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 Nails

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

Beach Wedding Gold Toenail Design|Wedding-NB-D-489
Beach Wedding Gold Toenail Design|Wedding-NB-D-489

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

Pink Zebra Nails Design
Pink Zebra Nails Design

Sylwia_nailss

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

Neon Beach Nails

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

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

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

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

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

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

Orange French with Stones
Orange French with Stones

Minea.nails

Pink Beach Nails

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

White Beach Nails

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

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

Shiny Orange Ombre Nails
Shiny Orange Ombre Nails

Minea.nails

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

Neon Nails with Eggshell Design
Neon Nails with Eggshell Design

Olga_soloveva._

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

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

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

Beach Nail Designs on Toes

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

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

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

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

Watercolor Seashell Nails Design | Seashell Nails- NB8215
Watercolor Seashell Nails Design | Seashell Nails- NB8215

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

Blue Confetti for Ring Finger Nail Design | Ring Finger Nail Designs- NB8099
Blue Confetti for Ring Finger Nail Design | Ring Finger Nail Designs- NB8099

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mermaid Scales Chrome Nails Design | Chrome Nails - NB5333
Mermaid Scales Chrome Nails Design | Chrome Nails - NB5333

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

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

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

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

Long Nails with Clouds | Cloud Nails - NB5090
Long Nails with Clouds | Cloud Nails - NB5090

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Glitter Design for Blue Mermaid Scale Nails | Glitter Nails - NB4965
Glitter Design for Blue Mermaid Scale Nails | Glitter Nails - NB4965

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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