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Beach days are some of the most exciting parts of vacation and the warm weather months.

A day at the beach also inspires its own nail designs.

You may have already come acrossseashell nails,tropical designsand wave-inspired nail looks on your feed.

Negative space manicure with ocean waves.

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Opting for a bright color palette makes this a perfect beach day nail look.

She added a different seaside element on each nail for an unforgettable and eye-catching look.

Nail artist Bryony Howell was inspired by time spent there to craft this artsy design.

pastel seashell 3D citrus beach nails

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3D Chrome Seashells

This square-shaped chrome seashell manicure tackles some of the hottest summer trends.

We’re obsessed with the gradient of colors and bubble-encapsulated sea treasures.

Oceanic Swirls

Water marblingis the perfect technique for achieving ocean-like waves.

Periwinkle seashell mani with french mani accent nails

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Instead of dipping the full nail into the marbled water as you would traditionally.

Dip just the tips for an instant abstract French, as seen here.

Sandy Shimmer

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Who said beach-inspired manis had to be bright?

beach summer nail art

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This nude beige topped with a fine goldglitter ombrescreams beachside without a drop of saturated color.

It reminds us of a buried treasure on the ocean floor.

These orangeaura nailsare just like looking into the horizon at the end of a bright summer day.

Close up of magenta and orange nails with white hibiscus nail art and silver rhinestones.

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To create this look, the nail artist used Essie polish in the shadesOutside the LinesandSend a Message.

Seagulls and Waves

Pay homage to the most common beach animal by incorporating seagulls in your manicure.

This look skips the details and favors the bird’s sleek silhouette rising above the waves.

beach nails color

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Baby Pink Shells

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Did this mani just wash ashore?

Seashell Accent

Strategically placed decals, pearls and beads are a subtle way to make an impact.

You just have to look a little closer toseathe details.

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

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you’ve got the option to with these blueombre nailsdesigned with realistic water droplets.

That’s why we love this clear and white set with iridescent shimmer.

Adapted onto a smaller canvas, add a personal touch by mixing the design with neon florals.

mykonos greece vacation blue nails

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Flower Prints

Mixing citrus shades with cobalt blue and aquamarine is always a stunning option.

Add white hibiscus details to push the tropical vibes even further.

This manicure is made modern and cool by applying it to a nude glitter base.

A blue manicure with water drop details

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Simply add palm leaves, banana leaves and bright florals to recreate a tropical vibe.

Close up of long square nails with an ombre chrome, 3D seashell design.

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seashell 3D summer beach nails art

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Negative space manicure with ocean waves.

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Hand with a gold glitte ombre manicure.

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y2k blue hibiscus beach vacation nail art

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Tidal Marble

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orange aura sunset beach summer nails

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Short, square-shaped nails with nude base and wave nail art

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Close up of long oval nails with earthy brown seashell and white pearl 3D art.

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starfish beach nail art

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

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Fiji Nails

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

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

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Manicure with one hand of Hokusai wave designs and one hand of island floral designs

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Close up of sheer white oval nails with multi colored hibiscus flower art.

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Close up of yellow nails with orange airbrushed hibiscus details.

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close up of nude nails with pink and yellow ombre French tips and white hibiscus art.

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pastel starfish beach nail art

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Pool Water

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Close up of oval nails with a sparkling aquamarine to deep blue gradient effect.

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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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Chic Shells

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A matte negative space manicure wth blue swirl accent nails

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White French tip nails with pink hibiscus flower and palm leaf designs.

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Close up of pink, yellow, blue and purple ombre nails with black palm tree, seagull, and star art.

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