10 bright and glistening marine nail looks to bring the coast to your fingertips

A collage of 'marine'-inspired nails: on the left, is a close-up of a hand with a cobalt blue manicure by nail artist, Mateja Novakovic (@matejanova). On the right, is another close-up of a hand with a bright blue manicure and wearing gold rings, by nail artist Julia Diogo (@paintedbyjools), both featured in a blue, purple and pink gradient template with blue nail polish spills.

Whenever you're feeling nostalgic for the coast or the sound of the incoming tide, these marine nails offer a nod to salty waters and sunny beach days, no matter the season.

With everything from juicy sorbet nails to refreshing spritz nails topping summer's 2025 nail trends, there's certainly been no shortage of modern and stylish looks to opt for. But for those who want to dial things back to a more traditionally summery or vacation-like colour palette, why not take inspiration from the sea? A marine manicure can encompass everything from a sheer, seafoam white to a bold turquoise or shell design. You can even make the case for a sardine-themed look (to match the 'sardine summer' fashion movement).