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Dolphin Nail Art

You'll Flip for These 15 Dolphin Nail Art Designs

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.

Image Source: Instagram user sweetandsavvynails

Dolphin Accent Nail Art

Add a dolphin to just one nail for a fun summery accent.

Pastel Sunset Dolphin Nail Art

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!

Neon Sunset Dolphin Nail Art

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.

Glitter Dolphin Nail Art

Add a black and white dolphin to silver glitter nails for a Summer-glam manicure.

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Waves and Dolphin Nail Art

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.

Border Dolphin Nail Art

You can combine two nail art trends in one with this border-dolphin manicure.

Nude Dolphin Nail Art

For a subtle look, place a dolphin on a nude manicure.

Matte Seashell and Dolphin Nail Art

Don't stop at just dolphin art. You can incorporate the 3D nail art trend with some tiny seas shells and some nail glue.

Hot Pink and Coral Dolphin Nail Art

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.

Decal Dolphin Nail Art

Not great at nail art? You can used decals to achieve any look you want.

Lisa Frank Dolphin Nail Art

Get the happiest looking manicure of your life with this nostalgia-packed Lisa Frank art.

Ocean-Inspired Nail Art

We can't stop staring at this realistic ocean style. Each nail looks like the surface of the water.

Multicoloured Dolphin Nail Art

Why choose just one vibrant shade when you could pick three? This multicoloured manicure includes sparkling dolphin decals to make it even more fun.

'90s-Inspired Dolphin Nail Art

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.

Violet Dolphin Nail Art

This brightly coloured manicure will make you happy every time you glance at your fingers.

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