18 Trending Blue Nail Ideas to Copy for Your Next Manicure
My entire life, if you asked me what my favorite color is, I'd always say blue! So any excuse to get my nails done in this shade, I will totally jump on! And today I am sharing the literal best blue nail ideas that are super cute and trendy for 2025.
My daughter and I got blue manicures last week and I seriously cannot stop staring at them! This light and bright but also deep blue hue is a dopamine hit every time I look down at my hands. (It's truly the little things in life)
I do love a bright blue for the spring and summer, and even dark blue nails on occasion too. Blue nail designs are always going to be a bold statement, so if you're more of a neutral nails girl check out my post here.
So if you're ready to up your blue nail game, I have some super cute blue mani ideas below you can either show to your nail tech or even attempt to do yourself! I will also be sharing the best blue polish colors to get the perfect blue shade of your dreams!
18 Trendy Blue Nail Designs
You can can use these different ways to rock blue nails as inspiration to show your nail tech, OR you can snag these blue nail design ideas yourself to easily DIY and purchase these as press on nails by simply clicking the images!
Light Blue Chrome Nails
The perfect way to kick off these blue nail ideas with the biggest nail trend of the moment: chrome nails! Whether you want to rock this for special occasions, or just casual everyday, these chrome nail ideas are so chic with these baby blue and icy blue colors with a mirror-like finish!
Vibrant Blue Nails
Sometimes the color alone is the statement! No need for a design when you have electric blue nails! Embrace a bold hue with a fun royal blue shade. You can rock these with a glossy finish, or you can take them to the next level and go chrome.
Star Accent Nails
If you're looking for a festive look for the fourth of july this summer, then these blue nails are perfect. Attempt to DIY with some blue and white polish or save this inspo pic for your next salon appointment.
Blueberry Milk Nails
A huge trend right now in the manicure world is "blueberry milk" nails. You can just go plain Jane and pick a blue shade in soft pastels or you can really embrace the trend and add a little pop of a design element with little blueberries or other fun details. I love the checkered ones they remind me of a picnic in the summertime!
Blue Marble and Gold Nails
If you want earthy vibes, then consider a blue marble accent. Love this idea with the gold accent design as well. So pretty!
Blue Tips
Another fun trend to add blue accents is to do a blue french manicure! It's the perfect choice for adding a pop of blue but keeping it minimalist and classy.
Blue Abstract Print Nails
If you love a good abstract print, then these ideas are perfect for you. Do some fun geometric shapes or intricate designs and your manicure will look oh so chic. These are definitely not easy to DIY, so kudos to you if you can recreate these yourself. Otherwise these are all actual press on nails you can purchase or you can show your nail tech these for inspo!
Blue Floral Accents
Summer and Spring nails loading! If you're looking for a good reason to embrace the season, adding cute white flowers to your nails is always fun. Love these ideas to copy below!
The Best Blue Polish Colors
If you're searching for what the best blue polish colors are to ask for at the salon, or to buy for yourself to DIY your mani, then these are my favorites!
1- OPI- Rich Girls & Po-Boys (Gel)
2- Essie- Bikini So Teeny (Regular Polish)
3- SNS- Sacre Bleu (Dip Powder)
So if you're a blue lover like me, I hope you enjoyed looking through these blue nail designs for inspiration! Whether you love a more classic design or fun abstract swirls, there is a way to rock blue nails for any personal style. Are you planning on going blue at your next nail appointment? Let me know in the comment section below!
Loved these blue nail ideas and want to save them to reference for later? Be sure to pin one of the images below on Pinterest!
