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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

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

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

Neon Splash on Nails
Neon Splash on Nails

Klamaja

Papaya Fruit Nails
Papaya Fruit Nails

Project_paznokcie

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

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

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

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 Nail Designs for Short Nails

Pastel Mermaid Scale with Glitter | Glitter Nails - NB4974
Pastel Mermaid Scale with Glitter | Glitter Nails - NB4974

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Beach Palm Tree Nails

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cute Beach Nails

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

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

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

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

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

Ocean-themed Blue Nails
Ocean-themed Blue Nails

Merkyri.nails

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

Summer Seabird Nails
Summer Seabird Nails

Mur.nails.ekaterina

Simple Beach Nails

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

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

Neon Splash on Nails
Neon Splash on Nails

Klamaja

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

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

Ocean Vibes
Ocean Vibes

Nailartbychlo

Beach-themed Blue Nails
Beach-themed Blue Nails

Nails_by_evelyn9

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

Summer Beach Nails

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

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

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

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

Beach Style Nails
Beach Style Nails

Alexandracojan.trainer

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

Ocean-themed Blue Nails
Ocean-themed Blue Nails

Merkyri.nails

Mermaid Chrome Nails with Seashell Accent | Chrome Nails - NB5335
Mermaid Chrome Nails with Seashell Accent | Chrome Nails - NB5335

Tropical Beach Nails

Gradient Palm Nails
Gradient Palm Nails

Pauletta.nails

Summer Nails Under the Sea
Summer Nails Under the Sea

Hnnailsbyhoney

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

Parrot-Inspired Gradient Nails
Parrot-Inspired Gradient Nails

Lucy_smirnova_nails

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

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

Papaya Fruit Nails
Papaya Fruit Nails

Project_paznokcie

Beach and Dolphins Pastel Nails
Beach and Dolphins Pastel Nails

Hnnailsbyhoney

Beach Blue Nails

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

Ocean-themed Blue Nails
Ocean-themed Blue Nails

Merkyri.nails

Blueberry Color Nails with Bubbles
Blueberry Color Nails with Bubbles

_beautbybee

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

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

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

Glitter Sand Nail Design
Glitter Sand Nail Design

Pauletta.nails

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

Beach Ocean Nails

Beach-themed Blue Nails
Beach-themed Blue Nails

Nails_by_evelyn9

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

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

Mermaid Chrome Nails with Seashell Accent | Chrome Nails - NB5335
Mermaid Chrome Nails with Seashell Accent | Chrome Nails - NB5335

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

Beach Ombre Nails

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

Summer Nails Under the Sea
Summer Nails Under the Sea

Hnnailsbyhoney

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

Shiny Orange Ombre Nails
Shiny Orange Ombre Nails

Minea.nails

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

Summer Neon Ombre
Summer Neon Ombre

Dashenkanails

Neon Ombre Beach Nails
Neon Ombre Beach Nails

Hnnailsbyhoney

Beach and Dolphins Pastel Nails
Beach and Dolphins Pastel Nails

Hnnailsbyhoney

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

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

Beach Wedding Minimal Accent Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-57
Beach Wedding Minimal Accent Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-57

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

Beach Wedding Floral Graffiti Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-52
Beach Wedding Floral Graffiti Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-52

Beach Wedding Foil Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-60
Beach Wedding Foil Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-60

Neon Beach Nails

Papaya Fruit Nails
Papaya Fruit Nails

Project_paznokcie

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

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

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

Summer Watermelon and Strawberries
Summer Watermelon and Strawberries

Project_paznokcie

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

Pink Beach Nails

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

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

Neon Ombre Beach Nails
Neon Ombre Beach Nails

Hnnailsbyhoney

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

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

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

Summer Style Leopard Nails
Summer Style Leopard Nails

Project_paznokcie

White Beach Nails

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

Shiny Orange Ombre Nails
Shiny Orange Ombre Nails

Minea.nails

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

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

Neon Nails with Eggshell Design
Neon Nails with Eggshell Design

Olga_soloveva._

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

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

Beach Nail Designs on Toes

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

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

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

Nail Design and Art / Beach Nails
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

Gradient Palm Nails
Gradient Palm Nails

Pauletta.nails

Marine Style Nails
Marine Style Nails

Nails_by_evelyn9

Neon Leopard Nail Design
Neon Leopard Nail Design

Nails_by_evelyn9

Ocean Vibes
Ocean Vibes

Nailartbychlo

Sunshine Colors
Sunshine Colors

Irina_rain

Sponge Bob Comic Nails
Sponge Bob Comic Nails

Hnnailsbyhoney

Summer Nails Under the Sea
Summer Nails Under the Sea

Hnnailsbyhoney

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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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