Even if you can’t escape on the cruise of your dreams, embracing nautical nail art is a perfect way to capture your inner sailor without leaving shore. With whimsical anchor art, bold stripes and navy blue polish stealing the spotlight, the season’s nautical manicure just may send you on the ultimate voyage. We’ve compiled our favourite sailor inspired nail looks to embrace this summer.

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Decorate your white fingertips with a red and blue motif: For an eye-catching look, try saying ahoy to stark white nail polish, emblazoned with vibrant red anchor nail art and diagonal dark blue stripes. This particular nail art by Essie features the brand’s cream white Coconut Cove shade, along with bright red Hiking Heels and deep sapphire blue Loot The Booty polish.

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Create a striking manicure with royal blue, white stripes and glitter: With beautiful cobalt and royal blues setting the mood for a journey across the seas, adorn long fingernails with a deep blue shade. Use gold studs to accentuate the rich colour, and then paint your middle fingernail with contrasting stripes of blue and white. Add a golden glitter anchor at the corner of the nail, and then accent another fingernail with a pop of metallic blue and gold polish.

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Use shades of periwinkle, white, gold and coral: Try incorporating the season’s gorgeous pastels into your manicure statement, with dainty stripes of white, light periwinkle and coral in varying widths. Meanwhile, use gold nail studs, tiny painted anchors and a quirky golden star for a funky finishing touch.