Beach days usually call for frequent application of SPF, and while you may lounge by the water makeup-free, that doesn’t mean your nails have to be bare. Summer nail looks this year range from chrome styles to bright neon hues, but for ocean days, you’ll want fashionable beach nail designs that’ll turn your fingers into the ultimate accessory.
When crafting your perfect beach manicure, try thinking of some shades or elements that remind you of paradise. Whether it’s waves, sandy textures, or even mermaid tails, the patterns to mix and match are endless. Whether you’re looking for vacation nail ideas or hypnotic seashell designs, your beach nails should ooze summertime vibes.
“I like interpreting beach nails into something more dynamic instead of typical neon or bright summer colors,” celebrity manicurist Mei Kawajiri tells PS. “I would recommend transparent 3D gel to create water droplets that remind me of water on skin after getting out of the ocean or pool.”
Kawajiri has found that water droplet 3D looks are one of the most popular designs people ask for ahead of a beach trip, along with classic wave or starfish designs. If you want to go outside the typical ocean theme, she says that pool prints are another common (and fun) choice.
Keep reading to discover more beach nail ideas.
