Top 10 best nautical style manicure ideas for long and short nails: fresh trends and original designs

Going to the pool or the sea is one of the most vivid and pleasant memories of summer. But even if you don't plan on taking a dip in the water, you can easily capture the vibe of the season with a trendy nautical manicure. This fresh trend is the perfect way to add beautiful turquoise and blue-green shades to the tips of your nails, reminiscent of the depths of the sea.

You can opt for a monochrome finish in a rich lagoon colour, or create a shimmering water effect with glitter and textural accents. Below is a selection of unique nautical manicure ideas that are worth saving and getting inspired before your next summer beauty session.

01 Abstract lines

Chrome lacquer combined with abstract wavy lines creates a bold look that evokes the movement of sea waves.

02 Velvet Manicure

To create a velvet effect, use shimmering gel lacquer that shimmers in the light and resembles a soft, velvety texture.

03 Ombré manicure

04 3D manicure

This spectacular 3D manicure is the perfect choice for sea lovers. If you're not going on holiday by the water this year, bring the atmosphere of the sea right onto your nails!

05 Light Shimmer

06 Abstraction

This abstract design has a summer beach vibe: the nude pink shade is reminiscent of warm sand and the delicate blue of clear sea water.

07 Blue and black

You can also try the same style in a lighter colour palette - if you want to add brightness and freshness.

08 Foil manicure

09 Glazed nails

10 Matte manicure

Imagine delicate blue water on a cloudy or foggy day - it seems to shimmer quietly in the soft, subdued light. This manicure with a soft matte finish conveys just such an atmosphere: calmness, depth and a slight glow even on a grey day.

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