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When it comes to summer nail ideas, we’re constantly looking to nature for inspiration.

The most obvious isfloral artandfruit-themed nails.

But what if we told you that there’s more tosea?

Close up of nude oval nails with white starfish nail art.

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One of those icons is the starfish.

So, we’ve scoured social media for the most adorable starfish-inspired sets you’ll want to screenshot immediately.

Keep scrolling for the 12 best starfish nail ideas, from short and simple to long and intricate.

Close up of dark blue nails with white marbling and under the sea creatures like coral and seahorses.

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Simple Stafish

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Neutral lovers will adore this simplistic take on the starfish.

Add a touch of glam withnail gems, and you’re good to go.

Sea Turtles and Starfish

This life-like set pays homage to another ocean resident.

Close up of nude oval nails with white seashell and star fish accent nails.

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These chocolate brown sea turtles not only look adorable but also perfectly complement the tan color palette.

Lavender Chrome Starfish

Love aclassic Frenchbut want to take it up a notch?

Go for purple chrome tips instead, mixed with shell and starfish art for a beachy touch.

Close up of a mismatched ocean and sand manicure, with seashell details.

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We love the 3D clear bubbles interspersed across all five fingers.

Playing Mermaids

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Channel your inner Ariel with thesemermaid-inspired nails.

Close up of beige nails with sea turtle and starfish nail art.

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clear nails with seashells, starfish and bubbles

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Close up of pint water printed nails with white starfish.

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Cose up of purple chrome French nails with seashell and starfish art.

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Close up of nude oval nails with white starfish nail art.

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Close up of nude square nails with glitter white seashell and starfish details.

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Close up of blue sheen nails with purple and yellow 3D blob starfish.

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Close up of long sea foam green and blue French tip nails with beach-themed art, like 3D coconuts, gold shells, and water droplets.

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Close up of short blue nails with starfish, mermaid scale, and water surface pattern art.

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