Looking for swimmingly cool beach nails? Whether you’re a fan of mermaid nails, ocean nails, or straight-up tropical nails that remind you of Hawaii, you’ll love these beachy manicures!
It’s time for some seriously fun warm-weather nails! While I always love classic white nails in the summer, it can be especially fun to do something a little brighter.
Enter beach nails. All different types of beach nail designs are super in this year, so I wanted to put my favorite nail art in one place.
What are beach nails? Well, simply put, beach nails are anything that reminds you of the beach.
You will typically see mermaid nails, neon nails, palm tree designs, and colors that remind you of the ocean and tropical locations when you’re browsing beach nails.
Beach nails range from super simple colors to complicated designs with stick-on pieces.
How To Do Beach Nails:
These nails are all pretty tricky to do at home.
If you do want to take a stab at them, I recommend getting stick-on nails from Etsy. There are some seriously cute options on there for affordable prices!
Click here to check out all the different types of beach nails on Etsy.
Otherwise, you’ll have to find a technician that can do these designs. Make sure you ask beforehand because some of them are pretty complicated!
Tropical & Beach Nails:
Here are my favorite 30+ beach nails and tropical, mermaid designs.
Feel free to save any of these photos to your phone for reference later. Just click and hold save to camera roll. Enjoy!
Seashell Nails
Seashells are such a pretty theme to choose for your summer beach nails, especially if you’re planning to go on a beach trip soon. It’s fun and cute, and your tropical nails are going to look so on point once you take a dip into the ocean!
Blue Mermaid Nails
I love mermaid nails. They’re one of my absolute favorites to do with my manicure whenever the summer season comes. They’re a lot of fun to do, but I usually leave the more intricate nail art patterns to my trusted manicurist. You can play with lots of colors and finishes, though a baby blue shade and some sparkly accents would look so stunning to match the sea.
Purple & Shimmer Mermaid Nails
If you want something more eye-catching with lots of gleams, length, and a different pattern for each nail, these shimmery purple mermaid nails might just be for you. I really like the stiletto-shaped nails on this manicure. It gives a sharper, more femme fatale vibe that looks like you’ll be snatching sailors off their boats.
Ombre Beach Nails
On a time crunch and you’re looking for tropical nails that you can do in the comfort of your home? Then you might want to give these gorgeous ombre beach nails a try!
Not only are these easy to do, but you can pick so many color combinations that you can wear on each nail or go for a more cohesive look. Top them off with some sparkly top coat for an extra layer of shine.
Purple & White Mermaid Nails
If there’s a particular color that I can’t resist, it’s definitely purple. Pair this color with the prettiest mermaid nails and I’m obsessed! From that iridescent sheen, and glittery tips, to white seashell accent tropical nails, I can’t ask for a better set of beach nails for the summer.
Blue/Purple/Rhinestone Tropical Nails
When it comes to my summer nails, I always prefer to go with bright colors like these beautiful pastel shades. You can go for a regular mani, but to spice things up, you can also do a different nail design for each finger just like these vibrant blue and purple summer nails! The rhinestones and the glitter sparkle nails are just the cherries on top!
Ombre Mermaid Nails
If you truly want to make the most magical mix of colors for your beach nails this summer, these ombre mermaid nails are a must-try for your next summer getaway! I love the mermaid tail patterns and how each nail gives off the most beautiful iridescent shine! What’s more, you can even mix and match different shapes for each nail.
Turquoise Green Mermaid Nails
These stunning turquoise mermaid nails are so breathtaking! It’s reminding me of nails fit for mermaid royalty. Go big or go home with ocean-themed embellishments and add lots of sparkles to make sure that your nails shine all throughout the beach. And if you don’t like nails that are too long, you can always opt for a pretty ballerina cut.
Soft White Shell Nails
Simple and just my kind of “minimalistic”, these soft white seashell nails look so elegant and chic. I would totally wear this all summer long. If you’re missing the beach and want a fix ASAP, you can always settle for these summer-themed nails while you wait for your next vacation.
