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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

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

_gabrielamanole

Ocean-themed Blue Nails
Ocean-themed Blue Nails

Merkyri.nails

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

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

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

Shiny Orange Ombre Nails
Shiny Orange Ombre Nails

Minea.nails

Papaya Fruit Nails
Papaya Fruit Nails

Project_paznokcie

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

Beach Nail Designs for Short Nails

Summer Seabird Nails
Summer Seabird Nails

Mur.nails.ekaterina

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

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

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

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

Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB37
Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB37

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

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

Beach Palm Tree Nails

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

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

Gradient Palm Nails
Gradient Palm Nails

Pauletta.nails

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

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

Summer Nails Under the Sea
Summer Nails Under the Sea

Hnnailsbyhoney

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

Cute Beach Nails

Ocean-themed Blue Nails
Ocean-themed Blue Nails

Merkyri.nails

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

Surf Nails
Surf Nails

Daimondhand

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

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

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

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

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

Simple Beach Nails

Neon Nails with Eggshell Design
Neon Nails with Eggshell Design

Olga_soloveva._

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Summer Beach Nails

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

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

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

Beach-themed Blue Nails
Beach-themed Blue Nails

Nails_by_evelyn9

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

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

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

Tropical Beach Nails

Gradient Palm Nails
Gradient Palm Nails

Pauletta.nails

Parrot-Inspired Gradient Nails
Parrot-Inspired Gradient Nails

Lucy_smirnova_nails

Beach and Dolphins Pastel Nails
Beach and Dolphins Pastel Nails

Hnnailsbyhoney

Papaya Fruit Nails
Papaya Fruit Nails

Project_paznokcie

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 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 Blue Nails

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

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

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

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

Ocean-themed Blue Nails
Ocean-themed Blue Nails

Merkyri.nails

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

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

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

Beach Ocean Nails

Beach-themed Blue Nails
Beach-themed Blue Nails

Nails_by_evelyn9

Ocean-themed Blue Nails
Ocean-themed Blue Nails

Merkyri.nails

Surf Nails
Surf Nails

Daimondhand

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

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

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

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

Beach Ombre Nails

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

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

Sunshine Colors
Sunshine Colors

Irina_rain

Summer Nails Under the Sea
Summer Nails Under the Sea

Hnnailsbyhoney

Orange French with Stones
Orange French with Stones

Minea.nails

Neon Ombre Beach Nails
Neon Ombre Beach Nails

Hnnailsbyhoney

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

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

Beach Wedding Nails

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

Beach WeddingEmbellished Caviar Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-46
Beach WeddingEmbellished Caviar Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-46

Beach Wedding 3D Floral Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-39
Beach Wedding 3D Floral Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-39

Beach Wedding Flower Graffiti  Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-58
Beach Wedding Flower Graffiti Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-58

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

Neon Beach Nails

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

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

Summer Neon Ombre
Summer Neon Ombre

Dashenkanails

Neon Ombre Beach Nails
Neon Ombre Beach Nails

Hnnailsbyhoney

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

Pink Beach Nails

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

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

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

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

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

Neon Ombre Beach Nails
Neon Ombre Beach Nails

Hnnailsbyhoney

White Beach Nails

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

Neon Nails with Eggshell Design
Neon Nails with Eggshell Design

Olga_soloveva._

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

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

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

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

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

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

Beach Nail Designs on Toes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB38
Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB38

Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB37
Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB37

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

Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB35
Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB35

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

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

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

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

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

_gabrielamanole

Ocean-themed Blue Nails
Ocean-themed Blue Nails

Merkyri.nails

Surf Nails
Surf Nails

Daimondhand

Shiny Orange Ombre Nails
Shiny Orange Ombre Nails

Minea.nails

Orange French with Stones
Orange French with Stones

Minea.nails

Summer Seabird Nails
Summer Seabird Nails

Mur.nails.ekaterina

Parrot-Inspired Gradient Nails
Parrot-Inspired Gradient Nails

Lucy_smirnova_nails

Airbrushing Nail Extension
Airbrushing Nail Extension

Lucy_smirnova_nails

Pineapple Tropical Almond Nails
Pineapple Tropical Almond Nails

Melificentnailartistry

Feeling Blue
Feeling Blue

_beautbybee

Blueberry Color Nails with Bubbles
Blueberry Color Nails with Bubbles

_beautbybee

Summer Neon Ombre
Summer Neon Ombre

Dashenkanails

Neon Nails with Eggshell Design
Neon Nails with Eggshell Design

Olga_soloveva._

Neon Splash on Nails
Neon Splash on Nails

Klamaja

Summer Style Leopard Nails
Summer Style Leopard Nails

Project_paznokcie

Papaya Fruit Nails
Papaya Fruit Nails

Project_paznokcie

Summer Watermelon and Strawberries
Summer Watermelon and Strawberries

Project_paznokcie

Glitter Sand Nail Design
Glitter Sand Nail Design

Pauletta.nails

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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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