25 blue nail designs to inspire your next manicure

From baby to electric, we've got every shade covered

There is never a moment where we're more indecisive than picking our nail colour, but if it's blue nails you're after, we've got all the inspiration you need. Whether you're looking for the perfect baby blue, or the brightest neon, glitter tips, or ombre acrylics. Don't paint your nails, or book that appointment, without scrolling through our pick of Instagram's best designs first.

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13 September, 2019
25 blue nail designs to inspire your next manicure

From baby to electric, we've got every shade covered

There is never a moment where we're more indecisive than picking our nail colour, but if it's blue nails you're after, we've got all the inspiration you need. Whether you're looking for the perfect baby blue, or the brightest neon, glitter tips, or ombre acrylics. Don't paint your nails, or book that appointment, without scrolling through our pick of Instagram's best designs first.

1. Brush
This abstract nail art design can be recreated by even the most creatively challenged.
11. BrushThis abstract nail art design can be recreated by even the most creatively challenged.
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2. 50 Shades of
The ultimate manicure for when you can't pick just one shade.
22. 50 Shades ofThe ultimate manicure for when you can't pick just one shade.
3. Blurred
The matte nude base makes this wavy design even more modern.
33. BlurredThe matte nude base makes this wavy design even more modern.
4. Matte
Coat your coffin nails in a deep matte blue for maximum impact.
44. MatteCoat your coffin nails in a deep matte blue for maximum impact.
5. Ticker
These strips of cobalt offer a compromise for those who can't quite quit their nude obsession.
55. TickerThese strips of cobalt offer a compromise for those who can't quite quit their nude obsession.
6. Speckled
Channel your favourite easter snack with micro teal dots on a peachy nude base.
66. SpeckledChannel your favourite easter snack with micro teal dots on a peachy nude base.
7. Dark and
Metallic foils add an extra layer of depth to this electric blue shade.
77. Dark andMetallic foils add an extra layer of depth to this electric blue shade.
8. Feeling
If you're not a dab hand at nail art, try using stickers to add a flash of colour to your regular polish.
88. FeelingIf you're not a dab hand at nail art, try using stickers to add a flash of colour to your regular polish.
9. Aqua
Our current '00s obsession sees the return of the French manicure. Make it blue by replacing your white tips with aqua.
99. AquaOur current '00s obsession sees the return of the French manicure. Make it blue by replacing your white tips with aqua.
10. Negative
The classic French and the reverse French combine for this electric blue style.
1010. NegativeThe classic French and the reverse French combine for this electric blue style.
11. Intergalatic
Swirls of purple and blue intertwine to create this beautiful crystal design.
1111. IntergalaticSwirls of purple and blue intertwine to create this beautiful crystal design.
12. Faded
If you love an ombre design this muted pink and blue look is sure to tick your boxes.
1212. FadedIf you love an ombre design this muted pink and blue look is sure to tick your boxes.
13. Fragile
Intricate nail art like this is definitely worth booking an appointment for.
1313. Fragile Intricate nail art like this is definitely worth booking an appointment for.
14.
If this bright electric cream doesn't make you want to immediately paint your nails, we don't know what will.
1414.If this bright electric cream doesn't make you want to immediately paint your nails, we don't know what will.
15. Aztec
We love the placement of this subtle baby blue design.
1515. AztecWe love the placement of this subtle baby blue design.
16. Heaven Sent
Ask your nail tech for a set of clear acrylics, you may have to bring your own cherub stickers.
1616. Heaven SentAsk your nail tech for a set of clear acrylics, you may have to bring your own cherub stickers.
17. Cyan
Not quite neon, this cyan blue shade will ensure your nails do all the talking.
1717. CyanNot quite neon, this cyan blue shade will ensure your nails do all the talking.
18. Twinkle Tips
Upgrade your nude manicure with a hint of multicoloured blue glitter around the tips and base on alternate nails.
1818. Twinkle TipsUpgrade your nude manicure with a hint of multicoloured blue glitter around the tips and base on alternate nails.
19. Petrol
We love this duochrome effect which wouldn't look out of place in Atlantica.
1919. PetrolWe love this duochrome effect which wouldn't look out of place in Atlantica.
20. Stirring Up a
Speaking of Atlantica, this wave design might just be in the realms of our nail art abilities... just.
2020. Stirring Up aSpeaking of Atlantica, this wave design might just be in the realms of our nail art abilities... just.
21. Pure
Whatever the season, this beach design means your fingertips will always be summery.
2121. PureWhatever the season, this beach design means your fingertips will always be summery.
22. Molten
Sometimes you just can't beat a rich metallic, as Essie's Aruba Blue proves.
2222. MoltenSometimes you just can't beat a rich metallic, as Essie's Aruba Blue proves.
23. Ice and
Flame tips have been one of 2019's hottest nail designs and this icy blue makes them even more appealing.
2323. Ice andFlame tips have been one of 2019's hottest nail designs and this icy blue makes them even more appealing.
24. '70's Groove
This pastel blue wave pattern makes us want to watch back-to-back episodes of Mad Men.
2424. '70's GrooveThis pastel blue wave pattern makes us want to watch back-to-back episodes of Mad Men.
25.
This geode design might look minimal but those crystals are anything but simple to recreate at home.
2525.This geode design might look minimal but those crystals are anything but simple to recreate at home.
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