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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Beach Nail Designs for Short Nails

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

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

Summer Seabird Nails
Summer Seabird Nails

Mur.nails.ekaterina

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

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

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

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

Sunshine Colors
Sunshine Colors

Irina_rain

Beach Palm Tree Nails

Neon Ombre Beach Nails
Neon Ombre Beach Nails

Hnnailsbyhoney

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

Gradient Palm Nails
Gradient Palm Nails

Pauletta.nails

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

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

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

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

Summer Seabird Nails
Summer Seabird Nails

Mur.nails.ekaterina

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

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

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

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

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

Summer Nails Under the Sea
Summer Nails Under the Sea

Hnnailsbyhoney

Simple Beach Nails

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

Glitter Sand Nail Design
Glitter Sand Nail Design

Pauletta.nails

Sunshine Colors
Sunshine Colors

Irina_rain

Beach-themed Blue Nails
Beach-themed Blue Nails

Nails_by_evelyn9

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

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

Summer Watermelon and Strawberries
Summer Watermelon and Strawberries

Project_paznokcie

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

Summer Beach Nails

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tropical Beach Nails

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

Summer Nails Under the Sea
Summer Nails Under the Sea

Hnnailsbyhoney

Neon Ombre Beach Nails
Neon Ombre Beach Nails

Hnnailsbyhoney

Beach and Dolphins Pastel Nails
Beach and Dolphins Pastel Nails

Hnnailsbyhoney

Gradient Palm Nails
Gradient Palm Nails

Pauletta.nails

Papaya Fruit Nails
Papaya Fruit Nails

Project_paznokcie

Beach Blue Nails

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

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

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

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

Parrot-Inspired Gradient Nails
Parrot-Inspired Gradient Nails

Lucy_smirnova_nails

Beach-themed Blue Nails
Beach-themed Blue Nails

Nails_by_evelyn9

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

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

Beach Ocean Nails

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

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

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

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

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

Feeling Blue
Feeling Blue

_beautbybee

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

Beach Ombre Nails

Orange French with Stones
Orange French with Stones

Minea.nails

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

Summer Nails Under the Sea
Summer Nails Under the Sea

Hnnailsbyhoney

Sunshine Colors
Sunshine Colors

Irina_rain

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

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

Beach Waves Nails

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 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 Wedding Nails

Neon Beach Nails

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

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

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

Parrot-Inspired Gradient Nails
Parrot-Inspired Gradient Nails

Lucy_smirnova_nails

Shiny Orange Ombre Nails
Shiny Orange Ombre Nails

Minea.nails

Neon Leopard Nail Design
Neon Leopard Nail Design

Nails_by_evelyn9

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

Pink Beach Nails

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

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

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

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

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

Neon Ombre Beach Nails
Neon Ombre Beach Nails

Hnnailsbyhoney

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

Summer Style Leopard Nails
Summer Style Leopard Nails

Project_paznokcie

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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