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25 Seashell Nail Ideas to Try This Summer

25 Seashell Nail Ideas to Try This Summer

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Seashell manis are the ultimate mix of mermaid nails and fairycore nails. Perfect for beach days or just showing off, these designs will make your nails the hottest accessory of the season. So go ahead, scroll down and find your new favorite style!

1. Iridescent Blue

Iridescent blue nails with seashell design
@heygreatnails

Iridescent blue nails with a dreamy seashell design—your summer look just hit peak beach babe status!

2. Coral Red & Blue

Coral red nails with blue seashell accent
@manocreativa0

Get summer-ready with vibrant coral nails and a blue seashell accent that totally says beach vibes!

SEE ALSO: Vibrant Nail Designs to Try This Summer

3. Pink and Purple

Pink and purple nails with seashell art
@heygreatnails

Mix pastel pinks and purples with seashell art for a look that’s as pretty as a seaside sunset.

4. Milky & Blue

Milky white nails with blue seashell accent
@clichenailstudio

Keep it classy with white summer nails topped off with a turquoise seashell accent—perfect for that sea-breezy flair!

5. Neon Pink Shell

Nude nails with neon pink seashell and starfish
@nailsbyamyf

Nude nails go from basic to beachy with neon pink seashell and starfish accents.

6. Ocean Blue 

Ocean blue nails with pearl-embellished seashell
@_valartist

Go deep-sea chic with light blue nails and a pearl-embellished seashell—totally mer-mazing!

7. Seashell Frenchies

Nude nails with orange seashell tips
@glossytipped

Get that sunkissed vibe with orange-tipped nude nails adorned with dainty seashells. The perfect beach nails!

SEE ALSO: Orange Nail Ideas You Have to Try This Summer

8. 3D Seashells & Starfish 

Soft pink nails with 3d white seashells
@nails_by_annabel_m

Soft pink nails with 3D seashells and starfish are just the thing for beachside lounging with a coconut drink in hand.

9. Soft Purple Chrome

Chrome mermaid nails
@ninashappynails

Purple nails with a chrome finish and a cute seashell design—perfect for your beach day glam!

10. Vibrant Green

Green mermaid nails
@nailsbymairin

French tips go tropical with neon green and a pearl-studded seashell—summer perfection!

SEE ALSO: Green Summer Nail Ideas You’ll Love

11. White Seashell Nails

White seashell nails with silver studs
@banicured_

Bright white scallop shell nails with silver studs: minimalist meets ocean-girl glam.

12. Mermaid Blue Nails

Blue nails with mermaid scale and seashell design
@heygreatnails

Slay the mermaid look with blue nails with scales and seashells. Your summer pics will be epic!

13. Shimmery Coral

Shimmery coral nails with seashell pattern
@heygreatnails

Coral mani with shell patterns—as vibrant as a summer sunset and just as mesmerizing!

14. Pearl Accent

Nails with seashell pattern and pearl accent
@nails_by_annabel_m

Clear pink nails with sculpted seashell patterns because you want a mani that’s both classy and summery!

15. Seafoam Green

Seafoam green nails with pearls and shells
@mydumbnails

Go for the ultimate under-the-sea vibe with seafoam green nails adorned with pearls and golden shells.

16. Turquoise & White

Turquoise nails with white seashell accent
@_valartist

Carry a bit of summer with you everywhere with turquoise nails and a playful white seashell accent.

17. Glittery Purple

Glittery purple nails with seashell design
@heygreatnails

Glittery purple nails with cute seashell designs. Because who said mermaids can’t party?

18. Sparkly Pink

Shimmery soft pink nails with seashell accent
@fjnailartist

Soft pink nails get a summer upgrade with shimmering seashell accents. Sweet and sassy!

19. Classic Red

Red nails with glitter seashell accent
@davielysstudio

Red summer nails with a glittery seashell accent—because you can totally rock sultry seaside style!

20. Pearly White

Pearly white frenchies with seashell accent
@jordanward_nailartist_x

Pearly summer Frenchies with a seashell accent are for my classy girlies who want a touch of beachy flair.

21. Pink Seashell Mani

Pink nails with seashell and starfish designs
@bellebeauty.andnails

Pink summer nails with seashells—because you’re the ultimate beach Barbie and everyone should get the memo.

22. Blue & White

Blue and white seashell manicure
@nailzkatkat

Blue and white nails with 3D ocean-inspired details because your vacation nails should be as fab as your beachwear.

23. Mint Green

Mint green nails with glossy seashell design
@javifernails

Mint green nails with glossy seashells are as refreshing as a dip in the ocean on a scorching day.

24. Pearlescent Nails

Pearlescent seashell nails with gold accent
@gels.maricelis

Pearlescent seashell nails with a gold accent—fancy but, you know, make it beachy.

SEE ALSO: Classy Nail Ideas to Try This Summer

25. Pink Blush

Pink blush seashell nails with bubbles
@gillspace

Pink blush nails with seashells and bubbles are as sweet as your favorite summer cocktail.

That’s it for my seashell nails roundup! Which design is calling your name? Drop a comment below and share your favorites on social media.

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