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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

Shiny Orange Ombre Nails
Shiny Orange Ombre Nails

Minea.nails

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

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

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

Summer Style Leopard Nails
Summer Style Leopard Nails

Project_paznokcie

Ocean-themed Blue Nails
Ocean-themed Blue Nails

Merkyri.nails

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

Beach Nail Designs for Short Nails

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

Sunshine Colors
Sunshine Colors

Irina_rain

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

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

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

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

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

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

Beach Palm Tree Nails

Summer Nails Under the Sea
Summer Nails Under the Sea

Hnnailsbyhoney

Gradient Palm Nails
Gradient Palm Nails

Pauletta.nails

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

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

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

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

Cute Beach Nails

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

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

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 - NB58
Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB58

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

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

Beach and Dolphins Pastel Nails
Beach and Dolphins Pastel Nails

Hnnailsbyhoney

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

Simple Beach Nails

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

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

Orange French with Stones
Orange French with Stones

Minea.nails

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

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

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

Summer Style Leopard Nails
Summer Style Leopard Nails

Project_paznokcie

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

Summer Beach Nails

Papaya Fruit Nails
Papaya Fruit Nails

Project_paznokcie

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

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

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

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

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

Summer Neon Ombre
Summer Neon Ombre

Dashenkanails

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

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

Gradient Palm Nails
Gradient Palm Nails

Pauletta.nails

Parrot-Inspired Gradient Nails
Parrot-Inspired Gradient Nails

Lucy_smirnova_nails

Neon Ombre Beach Nails
Neon Ombre Beach Nails

Hnnailsbyhoney

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

Papaya Fruit Nails
Papaya Fruit Nails

Project_paznokcie

Beach Blue Nails

Short Mermaid Scale Nails Design | Beach Nails- NB8306
Short Mermaid Scale Nails Design | Beach Nails- NB8306

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

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

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

Ocean-themed Blue Nails
Ocean-themed Blue Nails

Merkyri.nails

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

Beach Style Nails
Beach Style Nails

Alexandracojan.trainer

Beach Ocean Nails

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

Glitter Sand Nail Design
Glitter Sand Nail Design

Pauletta.nails

Black Nails Under the Sea Theme | Seahorse Nails- NB8281
Black Nails Under the Sea Theme | Seahorse Nails- NB8281

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

Ocean-themed Blue Nails
Ocean-themed Blue Nails

Merkyri.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

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

Beach Ombre Nails

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

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

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

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

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

Beach Waves Nails

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

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

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

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

Pink Zebra Nails Design
Pink Zebra Nails Design

Sylwia_nailss

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

Beach Wedding Minimal Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-51
Beach Wedding Minimal Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-51

Beach Wedding Tonail French Design with Studs|Wedding-NB-D-490
Beach Wedding Tonail French Design with Studs|Wedding-NB-D-490

Neon Beach Nails

Summer Watermelon and Strawberries
Summer Watermelon and Strawberries

Project_paznokcie

Parrot-Inspired Gradient Nails
Parrot-Inspired Gradient Nails

Lucy_smirnova_nails

Gradient Palm Nails
Gradient Palm Nails

Pauletta.nails

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

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

Neon Ombre Beach Nails
Neon Ombre Beach Nails

Hnnailsbyhoney

Pink Beach Nails

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Summer Style Leopard Nails
Summer Style Leopard Nails

Project_paznokcie

White Beach Nails

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

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

Neon Nails with Eggshell Design
Neon Nails with Eggshell Design

Olga_soloveva._

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

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

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

Shiny Orange Ombre Nails
Shiny Orange Ombre Nails

Minea.nails

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

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

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

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

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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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