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There is a new nail trend that has been sweeping through the internet like a storm and it is called the beach nails trend. It basically involves hyper realistic nail designs that involve everything that has to do with the ocean. It is inspired by things like the beach, sea shells, mermaids, tropical destinations and sea animals.

Nail designs with this ocean aesthetic go by so many names, I’ve seen them referred to as mermaid nails and sometimes as tropical nails. But no matter what they’re called, this style of nail art is instantly recognizable! You’ll see a lot of the designs incorporating 3D elements to recreate things like sea-shell patterns or tropical flowers and all of it with a distinct ocean aesthetic.

This new nail trend is so stunning. Popular colors that are used with this trend are pastel shades of anything that you can imagine would fall under the color palette of the ocean. So that would be; blues and greens, with accents of gold and pearl. These nails will have you like feeling like you’ve just stepped off a plane to a crystal-clear beach. Think calming waves and endless blue skies.

Another popular style of this trend is using tropical colors, if you’re looking for an aesthetic that is a little bit more colorful. If you love sunset vibes then you’ll love this style! The nail designs embrace the oranges, pinks and browns (sometimes with greens and yellows mixed in) of a tropical destination at sunset. You’ll be reminded of that intoxicating vacation feeling — of palm trees swaying in the breeze and warm sand between your toes.

The last really popular way to style these nails is with iridescent colors and this way always turns out looking so stunning. This is your opportunity to channel your inner Ariel! This way takes every idea we love about mermaids and the ocean and transforms it into nail art. Which is why with this style we see a lot of iridescent colors and pearly accents. These nails are all about shimmer and shine, just like a mermaid scales glistening in the sunlight.

So you guys, with summer fast approaching, there is no better time to capture the magic of the beach on your fingertips. Forget boring old manicures, unleash your inner mermaid with nail designs that evoke the magic of the ocean. These beach nail designs with have you embrace bold colors, dazzling shimmer, and 3D accents that’ll add a touch of whimsy to your everyday look.

Embrace the oceans magic with these Stunning Mermaid inspired NailS

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Mermaid-core nails have definitely made a big splash online and for good reason, they are a stunning, fun and new way to wear your nails. This style of nails are not the faint of heart, they are so fun and so bold, so try them out if you want to try out something new and unique.

Mermaid nails are the perfect summer nails because of how much they are all about being bright and colorful. And how they take all the best parts of the ocean with elements that have to do with the beach, mermaids, sunsets and tropical flowers. The trend is to get a mermaid aesthetic nail design for your vacation trip.

With all the inspiration photos above, you can see just how gorgeous this new nail trend is. Why not pick a nail design to wear as your next summer manicure or your next stunning set of vacation nails for your next trip?