20+ Must-Try Blue Summer Nails Ideas

Wanna go dark and daring with your next nail look? Ahead, explore 20+ dark blue nail ideas ahead of your appointment.

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Lapis Lazuli

This striking hand-painted design takes note from Lapis lazuli, a semi-precious gemstone that’s made of a mix of minerals.

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Cocktail Hour

We’re obsessed with this stunning look. It uses a navy so deep it leans purple to create these strong swirls for a beautifully balanced look.

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Blueberry Accents

By using a pale blue shade as the base for this blueberry design, the blue hue of the fruits is really able to pop.

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Earthy Swirls

For a grounded look, pair dark blue with earthy shades like beige and mahogony.

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Alternating Tips

Lights Lacquer At Last is paired with a light green polish to create this look. Instead of creating tips with a bare base, the artist chose to use two opaque shades and alternate the tips and bases.

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Matte Navy

A matte polish can totally change the look of a mani. This look features matte navy nails with a single beige glossy nail as a contrasting accent.

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Liquid Blue Marbles

“I love this design because it looks like liquid, smooth marble, but also wave-inspired,” says Arnold. “The blues blend together beautifully with a pop of smoky white to really tie it all together.”

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Accent Nails

Dark blue makes for a stunning accent color, especially when paired with brilliant gold chrome and bright-white French tips.

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3D Florals

3D flowers are everythingggg this summer. Add one into your dark blue mani for a botanical twist.

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Rich and Monochrome

Lights Lacquer At Last is a gorgeous true navy blue. It’s a rich shade with depth thanks to subtle gray undertones. So even if you paint all your nails in this color, your mani will still have dimension.

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Thick Swirls

Swirls are often done on a nail base, but this trendy design is done on an opaque blue base, creating a fun monochromatic look.

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Minimalist Lines

This is a minimalist negative space manicure designed by Paintbox using Marine by Bio Seaweed Gel. “I love how timeless this mani is. Great for those new to nail art,” says Joseph.

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Deep Cobalt

This elegant shade of blue is a perfect medium between royal and navy blue. The hue gets a chance to shine, courtesy of longer, coffin-shaped nails.

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Slim Lines

Similar to the Paintbox look above, this design showcases how you can do the same minimalist line design on an opaque base instead of a natural nail.

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Royal Shimmer

Spice up navy nails by opting for a glitter polish. This deep blue-purple lacquer packed with shimmering and ultra-fine cobalt flakes is House of Hades from Moon Cat.

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Gray Navy

“This is a gray navy that is a one-coat wonder,” nail artist Erika Michelle writes in her Instagram caption for this manicure selfie. “I was in the mood for a very moody mani and remembered that I had this one in my stash to try.” She used the shade What Is This from Jessie Monroe Nail Care.

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Navy Chrome

In case you haven’t, try giving chrome nails a go. Here, the artist combines navy nails with a chrome powder finish for a strikingly dark, yet reflective look.

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Cat Eye Shimmer

Cat eye polishes are so fun because each nail comes out a bit differently. This blue polish has tons of dimension and movement for extra pop.

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Evil Eye

This high-gloss design features two little evil eyes on each hand, creating a subtle yet impactful look with protective energy.

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Feeling Blue

Navy doesn’t have to be the star of your nail look. Let it play a supporting role by pairing it with a gradient of other blue hues. This look uses Lights Lacquer polish in the shades Secret Garden, At Last, Blue Moon, Cold Case, and Misfit Toys.

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Fine Shimmer

Shimmery polishes are a great way to get a dimensional look with very little effort. The shimmer in this deep blue shade makes it lighter depending on where the light hits it.

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Matte Glitter

Confuse the eyes by pairing usually reflective glitter with a matte top coat. This navy-and-white look was created with polishes from OPI.

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Mixed Metals

Accent a simple navy mani with a metallic pop. This look uses gold and silver accents that accentuate the shape of the nail bed.

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Two-Tone Navy

While this dark blue shade is stunning on its own, the addition of bright cobalt on the ring fingers adds a nice bit of interest.

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Magnetic Florals

Pair soft florals with edgy metallics to create this fun blue nail look. The polish has a ton of dimension and makes the nails look like a galaxy.