Before you go on that tropical vacation, make sure you gear up with some beach nail art. It’s totally understandable if you’re still obsessed with your spring nails, but summer is here! We’ve already tried altering time and things got a bit tricky.
And, that means it’s time to dress your nails up with some pretty beach nail art and sip on a piña colada. Because from the hypnotizing waves to the sand in your bathing suit, what’s not to love about the beach?
These nail designs include everything from From palm trees and mermaids to nautical-themed nail art, so there are plenty of beachy looks to choose from before you pack your bags. Which is ideally after the paint dries.
15 Beach Nail Art Designs
1. Sandy Beach Nails
These marbled nails by Michelle highlight everyone’s favorite part of the beach – the sand!
2. Miami Fever Press-On Coffin Nails
These mismatched press-on nails by PressOnMia perfectly portray Miami’s obsession with Art Deco.
3. Marbled Ocean Nail Art
Do you prefer to have the ocean waves on your nails instead of up your nose after a handstand contest? Check out this tutorial to learn how Diana Pajeva makes this design.
4. Seashell Almond Nails
Don’t get these almond-shaped shell nails too close to the sand or a hermit crab may try to make it his home. Although, then you could charge him rent.
5. Sunset Beach Nail Art
Devan brings everything we love about the beach into one look – waves, palm trees, coral sunsets, and seagulls who are definitely trying to steal your food.
6. Mermaid Press-On Nails
Ariel, we’ll trade places with you and you can keep your voice. Can we keep your forks though? We lost ours when we moved. Begin your mermaid transformation with these blue and purple press-on nails by OGBeautyBar.
7. Shark Nails
Is a Shark Week marathon your favorite kind of summer vacation? You can copy this look from nail artist Sam who used MoYou’s Jaws themed stamping plates to create this jaw-some look.
8. Yellow and Glittery Blue Beach Nail Art
Nothing screams “beach vacation” more than nails with sunshine yellow and wavy blue glitter tips. Except maybe that 10th airline e-mail you’ve gotten today.
9. Jellyfish Nails
Stephanie proves that not all beach nail designs have to be bright. This black base pays homage to the dark depths of the ocean, plus the spooky creatures in it. Ready to get in the open water yet?
10. Tropical Punch Nail Wraps
If you’d rather spend your precious time on the beach rather than getting ready for the beach, these nail wraps used by Shawna will do the trick. We estimate this will save you time for at least two more piña coladas.
11. Anchor Nail Art
Not that any of us want to be anchored down right now, but this nautical-themed nail design by Vinczek is perfect for a boat trip. Or manifesting a meet cute with someone who has a boat.
12. Beach Vacation Nails
Enjoy a picturesque palm tree sunset all summer long with this design by Hbuu.
13. Eagle Ray Nail Art
Nail artist Stephanie highlighted the beauty and grace of eagle rays with this minimalist design. To recreate it, you’ll definitely need a dotting tool. And maybe a cute surgeon with a steady hand.
14. Flamingo Nails
These nails Kourtnee show off everything that summer offers: bright colors, sunsets, palm trees, some inspirational messaging, and flamingos. All they’re missing is the sunburn.
15. Sunny Yellow Nails
When you want to be a ray of sunshine, but spheres are way more your vibe.
Ashley is a Nashville unicorn (born, raised, and based), queer, vegan, and dedicated to leaving a positive impact through her life, work, and her website, Wild Hearted.
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