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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

Marine Style Nails
Marine Style Nails

Nails_by_evelyn9

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

Papaya Fruit Nails
Papaya Fruit Nails

Project_paznokcie

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

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

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

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

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

Beach Nail Designs for Short Nails

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

White Line Art Beach Theme Nails | Beach Nails- NB8310
White Line Art Beach Theme Nails | Beach Nails- NB8310

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gradient Palm Nails
Gradient Palm Nails

Pauletta.nails

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

Neon Ombre Beach Nails
Neon Ombre Beach Nails

Hnnailsbyhoney

Summer Nails Under the Sea
Summer Nails Under the Sea

Hnnailsbyhoney

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

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

Cute Beach Nails

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

Summer Nails Under the Sea
Summer Nails Under the Sea

Hnnailsbyhoney

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

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

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

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

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

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

Simple Beach Nails

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

Minimal Wave Pattern for Simple Beach Design | Beach Nails- NB8307
Minimal Wave Pattern for Simple Beach Design | Beach Nails- NB8307

Summer Watermelon and Strawberries
Summer Watermelon and Strawberries

Project_paznokcie

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

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

Ocean Vibes
Ocean Vibes

Nailartbychlo

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

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

Summer Beach Nails

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

Ocean-themed Blue Nails
Ocean-themed Blue Nails

Merkyri.nails

Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB33
Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB33

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

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

Shiny Orange Ombre Nails
Shiny Orange Ombre Nails

Minea.nails

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

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

Tropical Beach Nails

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

Beach and Dolphins Pastel Nails
Beach and Dolphins Pastel Nails

Hnnailsbyhoney

Summer Nails Under the Sea
Summer Nails Under the Sea

Hnnailsbyhoney

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

Papaya Fruit Nails
Papaya Fruit Nails

Project_paznokcie

Parrot-Inspired Gradient Nails
Parrot-Inspired Gradient Nails

Lucy_smirnova_nails

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 Blue Nails

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

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

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

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

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

Surf Nails
Surf Nails

Daimondhand

Ocean Vibes
Ocean Vibes

Nailartbychlo

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

Beach Ocean Nails

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

Nude Nails with Seashell Line Art | Beach Nails- NB8304
Nude Nails with Seashell Line Art | Beach Nails- NB8304

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

Matte Blue Nails with 3D Seashell and Pearl Design | Beach Nails- NB8305
Matte Blue Nails with 3D Seashell and Pearl Design | Beach Nails- NB8305

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

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

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

Beach Ombre Nails

Matte Blue Nails with 3D Seashell and Pearl Design | Beach Nails- NB8305
Matte Blue Nails with 3D Seashell and Pearl Design | Beach Nails- NB8305

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

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

Blue Ombre Nails with Seashell Accent | Beach Nails- NB8309
Blue Ombre Nails with Seashell Accent | Beach Nails- NB8309

Orange French with Stones
Orange French with Stones

Minea.nails

Summer Nails Under the Sea
Summer Nails Under the Sea

Hnnailsbyhoney

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

Shiny Orange Ombre Nails
Shiny Orange Ombre Nails

Minea.nails

Beach Waves Nails

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

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

Minimal Wave Pattern for Simple Beach Design | Beach Nails- NB8307
Minimal Wave Pattern for Simple Beach Design | Beach Nails- NB8307

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 Nails

Beach WeddingModern  Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-47
Beach WeddingModern Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-47

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

Beach Wedding Pastel Neon Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-53
Beach Wedding Pastel Neon Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-53

Beach Wedding 3D Flower Pink Tonail Design|Wedding-NB-D-491
Beach Wedding 3D Flower Pink Tonail Design|Wedding-NB-D-491

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

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

Neon Beach Nails

Parrot-Inspired Gradient Nails
Parrot-Inspired Gradient Nails

Lucy_smirnova_nails

Gradient Palm Nails
Gradient Palm Nails

Pauletta.nails

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

Shiny Orange Ombre Nails
Shiny Orange Ombre Nails

Minea.nails

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

Papaya Fruit Nails
Papaya Fruit Nails

Project_paznokcie

Summer Style Leopard Nails
Summer Style Leopard Nails

Project_paznokcie

Pink Beach Nails

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

Summer Style Leopard Nails
Summer Style Leopard Nails

Project_paznokcie

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

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

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

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

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

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

White Beach Nails

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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