Ariel is looking at us with a smile on her face and giving us a green light on this mermaid nail design. You can create innovative styles even using a minimal color palette. We love how these shades have been used for dots, marble effects, and French tips, creating a scaley look that isn't too on-the-nose. 7. Minimal mermaid nails Combine the mermaid trend with the iridescent trend and you’ve got an even cooler nail look! This nail set also features a band of glitter on the middle nail for a lovely detail. Peach Sorbet Airbrush Nails Photo by @nailsxgoldenhour

Just when you thought they can’t get more stylish, we have these. Ariel is the famous Disney princess and she looks cute and stunning when being surrounded with all of this funky and fresh sea ambiance. The unavoidable blue nail polish color with just a pinch of pinkish coral color is just enough for you to feel like a little mermaid. Nail designs for short nails don't have to be restrictive, and this style proves it. With a vertical ombre color and scaled accent nail, you can get the mermaid look even on natural nails - and this nail art is simple and easy to recreate with a fine brush. 3. Accent mermaid nailsPointy nails are required to be worn with class and sass! Make sure to have a license on you for these, since they look like a mean man catching machine.

Summer, are you ready for me? With this lime color, you will look the coolest at the beach. Neon colors are always a good choice when it’s the summertime, and when paired up with these little shells you will have it all together. Less is more when it comes to this dainty, minimalist nail art! For those seeking quiet and understated vibes in the summer, this is the nail look for you. Purple Star Nail Art Photo by @peachinails This look is a slightly more understated way to say, “I would rather be diving for seashells than explaining how you can print a PDF file for the 10th time.” Photo Credit: @bbnailsuk Glazed nails, aka ‘glazed doughnut nails’ are still going strong as a nail art trend in 2023! These simple, trendy nails go with many occasions, making them both versatile and stylish. 3D Pearl Nail Art Photo by @phoebesummernailsIf you don’t feel like getting them redone every now and then that’s fine. Just go for the shorter version and feel like a little underwater queen.