Popsugar Beauty Nails Dolphin Nail Art You'll Flip for These 15 Dolphin Nail Art Designs 18 July 2019 by Sarah Siegel View this post on Instagram A post shared by Manifest nail (@sweetandsavvynails) on Apr 18, 2019 at 4:14am PDT Image Source: Instagram user sweetandsavvynails While the warm weather is forcing us indoors and in front of window AC units, the dolphin nail art trend has us dreaming of a more pleasurable way to spend our Summer — on a tropical island. While some nail artists are painting elaborate gradient sunsets on nails as a backdrop for the jumping creature, others are simple using them as small and fun accents. Many people are combining the nail art with this Summer's neon nail trend, as well as the always-popular long almond shape seen on the hands of your favourite celebrities. Ahead, you'll find plenty of inspiration for both your next holiday and your next manicure. Dolphin Accent Nail Art View this post on Instagram A post shared by Red Camellia Nail Art (@redcamelliaart) on May 4, 2019 at 2:50pm PDT Add a dolphin to just one nail for a fun summery accent. 1 / 15 Pastel Sunset Dolphin Nail Art View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kally (@heffer_nails) on Jul 22, 2018 at 6:40am PDT Get into the pastel trend by creating a gradient sunset nail with yellow, peach, and blue. Adding a dolphin jumping out of the "water" is a cute touch! 2 / 15 Neon Sunset Dolphin Nail Art View this post on Instagram A post shared by Areti's Nails World (@aretisnailsworld) on Jul 15, 2018 at 2:07am PDT Your favourite celebrities can't get over the neon nail trend. Try it out for yourself by creating a neon sunset with palm trees, dolphins, and a boat painted in black. 3 / 15 Glitter Dolphin Nail Art View this post on Instagram A post shared by 𝓐𝓷𝔂𝓼𝓼𝓪'𝓼 𝓖𝓮𝓶𝓼💎 (@anyssasgems) on Apr 24, 2019 at 3:41pm PDT Add a black and white dolphin to silver glitter nails for a Summer-glam manicure. 4 / 15 Waves and Dolphin Nail Art View this post on Instagram A post shared by Priscilla Flores (@nailscilla) on Apr 22, 2019 at 9:30am PDT Create small curves lines on your white nails in shades of blue and purple to simulate the ocean. Place a dolphin on top for an ocean-inspired look. 5 / 15 Border Dolphin Nail Art View this post on Instagram A post shared by Roco Beauty & Nails (@roco_beauty) on Jul 16, 2019 at 1:37am PDT You can combine two nail art trends in one with this border-dolphin manicure. 6 / 15 Nude Dolphin Nail Art View this post on Instagram A post shared by Алин (@ryabchenkor) on Oct 23, 2018 at 3:05pm PDT For a subtle look, place a dolphin on a nude manicure. 7 / 15 Matte Seashell and Dolphin Nail Art View this post on Instagram A post shared by 🐈💖 Glamournailart-Charissa 💖🐈 (@glamournailart) on Jul 22, 2018 at 4:31pm PDT Don't stop at just dolphin art. You can incorporate the 3D nail art trend with some tiny seas shells and some nail glue. 8 / 15 Hot Pink and Coral Dolphin Nail Art View this post on Instagram A post shared by Natalie Decker (@nails.bynat) on Jun 25, 2018 at 10:04pm PDT We're so obsessed with this neon pink sunset-like manicure that features palm trees and dolphins. This art makes us feel like we're on a beach. 9 / 15 Decal Dolphin Nail Art View this post on Instagram A post shared by 🐈💖 Glamournailart-Charissa 💖🐈 (@glamournailart) on Sep 2, 2017 at 1:52pm PDT Not great at nail art? You can used decals to achieve any look you want. 10 / 15 Lisa Frank Dolphin Nail Art View this post on Instagram A post shared by Manifest nail (@sweetandsavvynails) on Apr 18, 2019 at 4:14am PDT Get the happiest looking manicure of your life with this nostalgia-packed Lisa Frank art. 11 / 15 Ocean-Inspired Nail Art View this post on Instagram A post shared by Milunatas NailArt (@milunatas) on Apr 24, 2019 at 10:51am PDT We can't stop staring at this realistic ocean style. Each nail looks like the surface of the water. 12 / 15 Multicoloured Dolphin Nail Art View this post on Instagram A post shared by nail artist miou okada 岡田実桜 (@miou.nail) on Jul 16, 2019 at 8:47am PDT Why choose just one vibrant shade when you could pick three? This multicoloured manicure includes sparkling dolphin decals to make it even more fun. 13 / 15 '90s-Inspired Dolphin Nail Art View this post on Instagram A post shared by Patrycja Stawska (@aspolecznee) on Aug 25, 2018 at 2:51am PDT Remember those animal t-shirts that were huge in the '90s and seemed to always include moons? This nail art reminds us just of that, and we can't get enough of it. 14 / 15 Violet Dolphin Nail Art View this post on Instagram A post shared by GlitterRay Nails (@glitter.ray_nails) on Jul 22, 2018 at 1:52am PDT This brightly coloured manicure will make you happy every time you glance at your fingers. 15 / 15 NailsBeauty TrendsSummer BeautyManicureNail ArtSummer