Top 14 Tropical Manicure Trends 2024

No matter how far in advance we start the prep work, we always seem to spend the last few days before a vacation running in circles. There are outfits to pick out, toiletries to pack, and passports to dig out of the safe. And then there's that pre-trip vacation mani-pedi.

If you're headed to the salon without an idea of what you'll walk out with, we've got you covered. A tropical getaway is a perfect time to have some fun with your nails and get creative. So we rounded up our 14 tropical nail ideas for your next getaway. Scroll on and safe travels.

01 Orange You Ready for Vacay

No matter your nail art skill level, adding hibiscus accents to your mani is within reach. For the beginner, go for nail stickers; if you'd consider yourself intermediate, use nail stencils; and if you're a pro, grab some fine-lining brushes and start hand painting.

02 Ride the Wave

For a literal take on tropical nails, try an ocean motif. These individual waves are so realistic you can almost hear them crashing onto the shore.

03 Sunrise, Sunset

Bring on the good vibes with aura nails—and manifest some killer vacation sunsets while you're at it.

04 Lucky Stars

With this set, the "rich girl" manicure heads to the tropics. The gemstones really help the multicolored starfish dance on the accent nails.

05 Hibiscus Crush

We love this tropical spin on a classic French manicure. Swapping out the traditional white tip for a deep red might not immediately scream vacation, but it pairs perfectly with the white hibiscus flowers.

06 Nails Under Water

This manicure is like a nail art representation of swimming with dolphins. Head over to artist Brittney Ellen's IG to see how she used clear polish, white polish, and a dotting tool to create the water-like effect.

07 Neon Jelly Hearts

These neon jelly nails bring the exact energy we're looking for on vacation—and the subtle hearts are just downright adorable.

08 Hot Tropic

As this set demonstrates, you don't have to have a lot of real estate to showcase 3D builder gel accents. Still, despite the short length, we'd probably leave this one for the pros.

09 Tropical Girlie

Tropical nails, meet the coquette trend. This pink design is girlhood in a manicure. There's something for everyone—French tips, ombré, hand-painted flowers, and even some dainty 3D details.

10 Happy Days

You've heard of wearing your heart on your sleeve, so why not wear your smile on your nails? From the orange-pink ombré to the cute little smiley faces, this manicure brings us all the joy.

11 Not-so-Mellow Yellow

Spring might have been dominated by butter yellow, but we're calling it now: For summer, the neon version of the hue will reign supreme.

12 This Barbie Is on Vacation

This set–which features watery and floral 3D accents—was inspired by Malibu Barbie, but we think it'd be just as fitting for Mermaid Barbie.

13 Blue Crush

Most summer nail looks are heavy on the gloss, but this set makes a compelling case for the matte top coat. The mix of negative space, swirls, and blue French tips make for an elegant tropical look.

14 I'm Just a Swirl

For those who prefer their nail art on the minimalist side, a negative space swirl manicure is a tried-and-true option.

Sourse: www.byrdie.com
Author: Danielle Cohen and Eden Stuart

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