'Beach Towel' Nails Are This Summer's Most Nostalgic Manicure Trend
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Enter: 'beach towel' manicures.
Celebrating the retro delight of boldly striped deckhairs, colourful windbreakers and sticks of rock, rather than coral reefs and ceramic tiles, these stripy manicures pay homage to the charming British seasides that line the coast. And while a striped manicure might sound simple, a beach towel manicure makes a versatile summer nail look, as it can be so easily customised.
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Minimalists might opt for a refined monochrome colour palette in sandy neutrals, while maximalists get the chance to embrace a riot of clashing rainbow hues for a playful summer aesthetic. So whether you want your nails to reflect a luxury coastal getaway in Cornwall or a fun-filled girls' weekend in Margate, there's a manicure to suit.
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Ahead, find 11 of our favourite beach towel nail looks to guarantee that your next manicure is striped with seaside charm.
Brighton Rock
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A joyful clash of candy colours and playful stripes, this vibrant manicure by nail artist Emma Mjelde using The Gel Bottle channels vintage beach balls and rainbow rock sweets into manicure form. It's pure summer nostalgia with a glossy, modern twist.
Sorbet Chic
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Sorbet nails are one of the coolest trends for summer 2025, and nail content creator Samantha (aka @samrosenails) uses the colour palette as her springboard for this pretty pastel beach towel look. Nails.INC's Speedy Spring 4-Piece Nail Set, £17, has all the colours you need to recreate the look at home.
Blank Space
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While there are plenty of bold striped looks to take inspiration from, minimalists will love this pared-back take by nail technician @_nailzbyamz_), which layers painterly stripes over a milky base.
Riviera Stripe
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Nail artist Ashlyn (aka @ashlyn.beautestudios) brings a breath of Mediterranean air with this cool-toned manicure in alternating cornflower and white stripes. The look is effortlessly chic. Think of a luxurious recliner at a rooftop pool. Essie Nail Polish in Bikini So Teeny, £8.99, is the perfect poolside blue.
Beach Huts
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Picture a classic seaside town and chances are that colourfully painted beach huts are one of the first images that spring to mind. This manicure by nail tech Kyra Sorensen captures them in manicure form.
Candy Stripe
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Nail technician Maisie Jackson has chosen the sweetest combination of candyfloss pinks for this retro striped manicure, complete with tiny strawberries. We'll be pairing Manucurist Nail Polish in Pink Paradise, £14, and Candy, £14, to recreate the look at home.
Choc Ice
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Mocha-inspired manicures were everywhere at the start of the year, and this cherry chocolate-striped set by creator Rita Matos proves that the rich colour looks just as cool for summer. Essie Nail Polish in Bordeaux, £8.99, has a beautifully glossy finish that's perfect for summer.
Colour Clash
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Why choose one colour when you can choose two? This vibrant manicure by nail tech Charlotte Bard teams Brat green with Aperol orange for the liveliest of clashes.
Lemon Slice
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If the Amalfi coast met Brighton pier, the result would be this coastal fresh lemon and blue set by Solihull Nails. Think beach towels with a fruity twist.
Rainbow Riot
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Maximalists will delight in this colourful manicure by nail tech Reanna Kester, which looks like a packet of Skittles has been ripped open and emptied over nails. The varying stripe sizes and bold hues make for the cheeriest summer nail look.
Coastal Breeze
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Although a lot is going on in this manicure — handpainted sea critters, seashell textures and deck chair stripes — nail artist Sky D'Abbraccio keeps it feeling easy-breezy with the refined white and blue colour palette. So chic.
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