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Each summer, one color reigns supreme over everything from swimwear to jelly sandals, but especially manicures. Last year, silver unexpectedly claimed the crown, and the year before that, butter yellow was queen. This time around, it’s a little different. Instead of one standout shade, there are three closely related hues dominating nail appointments: turquoise, teal, and aquamarine. Ask any nail tech, and they’ll tell you they’re among the most requested colors of the moment.
It’s obvious. They’re the colors of turquoise coves, blue lagoons, sea glass, and sun-dappled waves, which is exactly why they’re resonating in the height of summer. Even if the shade feels outside your comfort zone, it’s surprisingly easy to work into a more understated manicure. Think classic French tips (deep or micro, depending on your preference), delicate nail art, or subtle accents.
Without further ado, here are the best teal, aquamarine, and turquoise nail designs to take to your manicurist this July — and well beyond summer.
Horizontal French
Becca McCall’s pierced stilettos caught our eye, but it’s the straight-across turquoise French tips, which she also refers to as Tiffany blue, that have held our attention.
Tropical Turquoise
These turquoise tips and dainty pink hibiscus flowers are an unexpected pairing, but they work beautifully together, evoking tropical blooms along the shoreline.
Teal & Turquoise Stripes
Utah nail technician Lana proves that zebra nails are back for yet another summer, but she’s swapped the standard black-and-white print for an aquamarine hue that works beautifully as a French tip.
Turquoise Zebra Mix
Nail technician Caitlin Dodds has gone all out with this mix-and-match set, featuring silver-studded turquoise tips and a realistic zebra print.
Turquoise Chrome
Who needs jewelry when you’ve got nails like these? Dreamed up by @nailsbloodynails, the silver chrome accents and gemstones frame the teal and turquoise base colors, turning the manicure into an accessory in its own right.
Floral French
If you liked the look of Becca McCall’s hibiscus-adorned turquoise tips, you’ll love this 3D take on the trend by The Nail Lab.
Deep French Tips
The ’90s-inspired deep French manicure isn’t going anywhere, but nail artist Chii has created a layered look with even more dimension thanks to the silver chrome base.
Aquararime Frenchies
Painted By Lucy’s chunky turquoise tips command attention, while the dainty accent gems are the cherry on top.
Teal Micro Tips
These teal micro-French tips look so cute on this short set by Sh.beautyspace, further elevated by cat-eye polish and tiny white flowers at the half moon.
Nail Jewels
Heather Errington makes this set look like a collection of antique jewels, with turquoise gems, gold chrome accents, and brown zebra print. Stunning.
Simple Turquoise Tips
Nyah-Anais Hudson‘s simple aquamarine tips on a pink-neutral BIAB base are chic, elevated, and perfect for summer vacations.
Turquoise All Over
Not only are Kaitlin’s sharp square nails filed to perfection, but the glossy topcoat also makes this aquamarine shade — ILNP’s Oasis — really pop.
