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

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

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

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

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

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

Beach Nail Designs for Short Nails

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

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

Pineapple Tropical Almond Nails
Pineapple Tropical Almond Nails

Melificentnailartistry

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

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

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

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

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

Beach Palm Tree Nails

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

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

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

Neon Ombre Beach Nails
Neon Ombre Beach Nails

Hnnailsbyhoney

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

Beach and Dolphins Pastel Nails
Beach and Dolphins Pastel Nails

Hnnailsbyhoney

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

Cute Beach Nails

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

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

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

Surf Nails
Surf Nails

Daimondhand

Summer Nails Under the Sea
Summer Nails Under the Sea

Hnnailsbyhoney

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

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

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

Simple Beach Nails

Ocean-themed Blue Nails
Ocean-themed Blue Nails

Merkyri.nails

Neon Leopard Nail Design
Neon Leopard Nail Design

Nails_by_evelyn9

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

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

Neon Splash on Nails
Neon Splash on Nails

Klamaja

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

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

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

Summer Beach Nails

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

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

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

Summer Neon Ombre
Summer Neon Ombre

Dashenkanails

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

Shiny Orange Ombre Nails
Shiny Orange Ombre Nails

Minea.nails

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

Tropical Beach Nails

Papaya Fruit Nails
Papaya Fruit Nails

Project_paznokcie

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

Gradient Palm Nails
Gradient Palm Nails

Pauletta.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

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

Neon Ombre Beach Nails
Neon Ombre Beach Nails

Hnnailsbyhoney

Beach Blue Nails

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

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

Summer Seabird Nails
Summer Seabird Nails

Mur.nails.ekaterina

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

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

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

Beach Style Nails
Beach Style Nails

Alexandracojan.trainer

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

Beach Ocean Nails

Feeling Blue
Feeling Blue

_beautbybee

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

Ocean-themed Blue Nails
Ocean-themed Blue Nails

Merkyri.nails

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

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

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

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

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

Beach Ombre Nails

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

Neon Ombre Beach Nails
Neon Ombre Beach Nails

Hnnailsbyhoney

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

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

Orange French with Stones
Orange French with Stones

Minea.nails

Summer Neon Ombre
Summer Neon Ombre

Dashenkanails

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

Beach Waves Nails

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

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

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

Beach Wedding Nails

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

Beach Wedding Palm Tree Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-36
Beach Wedding Palm Tree Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-36

Beach Wedding 3D Nail Design with Glitter| Wedding-NB-D-45
Beach Wedding 3D Nail Design with Glitter| Wedding-NB-D-45

Beach Wedding Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-35
Beach Wedding Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-35

Beach Wedding Flower Nails | Wedding-NB-D-34
Beach Wedding Flower Nails | Wedding-NB-D-34

Beach Wedding 3D Nails | Wedding-NB-D-33
Beach Wedding 3D Nails | Wedding-NB-D-33

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

Neon Beach Nails

Neon Splash on Nails
Neon Splash on Nails

Klamaja

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

Summer Style Leopard Nails
Summer Style Leopard Nails

Project_paznokcie

Orange French with Stones
Orange French with Stones

Minea.nails

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

Shiny Orange Ombre Nails
Shiny Orange Ombre Nails

Minea.nails

Gradient Palm Nails
Gradient Palm Nails

Pauletta.nails

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

Pink Beach Nails

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

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

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

Neon Ombre Beach Nails
Neon Ombre Beach Nails

Hnnailsbyhoney

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

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

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

Summer Style Leopard Nails
Summer Style Leopard Nails

Project_paznokcie

White Beach Nails

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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