You'll Flip For These 15 Dolphin Nail Art Designs
While the warm weather is forcing us indoors and in front of window AC units, the dolphin nail art trend has us dreaming of more pleasurable ways to spend our Summer β like on a tropical island.
While some nail artists are painting elaborate gradient sunsets on nails as a backdrop for the jumping creature, others are simply using them as small and fun accents. Many people are even combining the nail art with this Summer's neon nail trend, as well as the always-popular long, almond shape seen on the hands of your favorite celebrities.
Ahead, you'll find plenty of inspiration for both your next vacation and your next manicure.
Dolphin Accent Nail Art
Add a dolphin to just one nail for a fun summery accent.
Pastel-Sunset Dolphin Nail Art
Get into the pastel trend by creating a gradient sunset nail with yellow, peach, and blue. Adding a dolphin jumping out of the "water" is a cute touch!
Neon Sunset Dolphin Nail Art
Your favorite celebrities can't get over the neon nail trend. Try it out for yourself by creating a neon sunset with palm trees, dolphins, and a boat painted in black.
Glitter Dolphin Nail Art
Add a black and white dolphin to silver glitter nails for a Summer-glam manicure.
Waves and Dolphin Nail Art
Create small curved lines on your white nails in shades of blue and purple to simulate the ocean. Place a dolphin on top for an ocean-inspired look.
Border Dolphin Nail Art
You can combine two nail art trends in one with this border-dolphin manicure.
Nude Dolphin Nail Art
Add a dolphin as a subtle accent on a muted manicure.
Matte Seashell and Dolphin Nail Art
Don't stop at just dolphin art. You can incorporate the 3D nail art trend with some tiny seas shells and some nail glue.
Hot Pink and Coral Dolphin Nail Art
We're obsessed with this neon pink sunset-like manicure that features palm trees and dolphins. This art makes us feel like we're on a beach.
Decal Dolphin Nail Art
Not great at nail art? You can used decals to achieve any look you want.
Lisa Frank Dolphin Nail Art
Get the happiest looking manicure of your life with this nostalgia-packed Lisa Frank art.
Ocean-Inspired Nail Art
We can't stop staring at this realistic ocean style. Each nail looks like the surface of the water.
Multicolored Dolphin Nail Art
Why choose just one vibrant shade when you could pick three? This multicolored manicure includes sparkling dolphin decals to make it even more fun.
'90s-Inspired Dolphin Nail Art
Remember those animal t-shirts that were huge in the '90s and seemed to always include moons? This nail art reminds us just of that, and we can't get enough of it.
Violet Dolphin Nail Art
This brightly colored manicure will make you happy every time you glance at your fingers.