If you’ve been craving an escape to a tropical destination, bringing island charm to your fingertips can help you embrace the spirit of sand and sea. Even if you’re staying in your hometown this summer, the look of vibrant tropical nail art can easily transport you to a beachy paradise. For anyone feeling the island vibes, try adorning your fingertips with these gorgeous themed manicure ideas now.

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Dreamy turquoise and white waves: Whether you’re a surfer gal or you simply want to enjoy the waves from a distance, try taking your inspiration from this Essie manicure. To get the nail art look, use Essie’s Viva Antigua! turquoise polish as a base coat, and add wavy stripes of the brand’s creamy white Coconut Cove colour. As a finishing touch, accessorize your nails with contrasting waves of Essie’s dark blue Loot The Booty shade.

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Shimmering pale blue and gold seashells: Try incorporating shimmer into your tropical tips, by painting your shades with a delicate pastel blue shade. Contrast the robin’s egg hue with a statement metallic gold shade, and add a dusting of gold glitter to the pale blue nails for a glamorous effect. Next, use tiny seashell gems and beads to decorate your gold fingernails, and bring the beauty of the seaside to your hands.

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Sunset inspired striped nails: For a more simplistic approach to island nails, use a deep yellow-orange shade such as Orly’s Summer Sunset colour as a main coat. Create a striking effect with multicoloured stripes of tangerine orange, coral pink and lavender on a single fingernail.