You're probably all sick of me going on about how much I love neutral nails, but it's true. There's nothing that makes me feel more polished than a simple nude manicure, and I always get compliments on how chic my nails look. However, the other day I was doing some clothes shopping, and I spotted a woman working on the till who had one of the most elegant manicures I had ever seen. She was wearing a beautiful, baby blue nail polish shade and everyone was commenting on how good it looked.
When I got home I did a little research on Google Trends and found that lots of other people have been searching for baby blue nail designs this summer. So, why is this shade so popular? In my opinion, it's the perfect alternative to a classic nude polish, as it gives a subtle pop of colour without being too bright.
Not only that, but there are lots of ways to incorporate the shade into your manicure. From French tips to fun nail art, there are so many different baby blue nail designs out there, and they all look incredibly chic. Don't believe me? Below I've rounded up my favourite baby blue nail designs to try this summer, so keep on scrolling for all the inspo...
The Best Baby Blue Nail Designs to Try This Summer
1. Baby Blue French Tips
First up is a classic baby blue French tip. This is such a fun take on the popular nail trend and it's perfect for the warmer months.
2. Baby Blue Hearts
How sweet is this nail art? These baby blue hearts will earn you so many compliments.
3. Baby Blue Squiggles
I love the mix of baby blue and cobalt blue shades here.
4. Baby Blue Flowers
Floral nail designs will never go out of style.
5. Contrasting Blue Shades
How chic does this look? Another great example of how you can mix baby blue with other shades for a statement finish.
6. Baby Blue Polish
For something more simple, you can't go wrong with a baby blue nail polish.
7. Baby Blue Square French Tips
These baby blue French tips look so polished thanks to the square nail shape.
8. Abstract Baby Blue Designs
So cool.
9. Milky Baby Blue Shades
Yep, this trend comes celeb-approved.
10. Short Baby Blue Nails
This colour looks so chic with short nail shapes.
Shop Baby Blue Nail Polishes
You can't go wrong with OPI.
For more of a statement, opt for this darker baby blue from Gucci.
I love this shade for summer.
Such a fun pop of colour.
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