30 Navy Nail Looks That Range From Simple to Show-Stopping

Navy nails are a classic look that’s gorgeous on everyone, but how you wear the shade is up to you. Keep it simple with a few coats of the rich, steely shade, or incorporate it into a show-stopping design. It’s adaptable enough to wear year-round, but it’s especially pretty during the cooler months. “Baby blue was such a popular color for spring and summer, and this fall, we’re taking a deeper approach with rich, vivid navy,” says CND co-founder Jan Arnold. “It’s the perfect transition color as it is such a beautiful cool tone, but still versatile.”

When painting navy nail designs, you can get really creative. “Navy can be a fun, playful color to do negative space designs with,” says nail artist Rachel Joseph. “It’s also a beautiful shade for French manicures. It makes for a nice bold statement.” Arnold adds that it pairs well with a “complementary deep orange to create a striking design.”