Are you on the hunt for cool and trendy nail designs? Look no further than the allure of baby blue nails - it's a manicure I've personally loved in 2025. As the warmer months draw near, the soothing hues of baby blue perfectly reflect the vibrant and refreshing vibes of the season, making it a hot summer nail pick to get ahead of the game. But don't just take my word for it. Celebrities and nail experts alike have joined forced to crown baby blue nails the hue of the moment.
In fact, experts say, while blue manis are a traditional pick for winter, it seems the versatile shade is already making it's summer breakthrough. Google searches for ‘baby blue nail designs’, ‘ocean blue nails’, and ‘pastel blue nails’ are all up by a whopping 5,000%, in the last month.
Joey King's nails, created by @thuybnguyen wore a soft, periwinkle blue for the 2025 SAG Awards
The uptick has led experts like Tinu Bello, celebrity manicurist and senior Mylee ambassador, to dub the colour one of the hottest shades for SS25. 'Whether you’re an advocate for navy blue, or you’re set on a stunning sapphire, blue is an incredibly versatile colour which pairs perfectly with any outfit. Not to mention that it’s ideal for all occasions, whether it’s a holiday, night out, or baby shower. As for what your blue mani says about you? Well, it really depends on the shade. 'A darker blue or navy evokes confidence, sophistication and class, whereas a lighter, brighter blue is more fun, cute and flirty,' Bello says. 'Either way, we're setting black manicures aside for now.'
Celebrities have backed the delicate colour, too. If you keep tabs on Hailey Bieber's many beauty moves, you'll know she sported her stylish Tiffany blue manicure on the gram last year - she sent fans into a spin for swapping out her signature glazed donut nails for something cooler. Similarly, the rise of the blueberry milk mani trend continues with the likes of Dua Lipa, Zendaya and Sofia Richie sporting the hue in a big way.
Whether you're in search of a subtle every day flex or eye-catching nail art, we've curated a collection of Pinterest-worth baby blue nail designs that will undoubtedly elevate your manicure game. Soft and serene, from BIAB sets to extra long acrylics and halal approved shades, we invite you to browse our Grazia approved baby blue nail designs.
The Best Baby Blue Nail Designs
Classic Baby Blue
Capture the summer essence by incorporating floral designs into your baby blue nails. This set can even be carefully DIY'd at home - steady hand at the ready.
Baby Blue Chrome Nails
As content creator Sydney says, 'It’s giving Cinderella at the ball,' - and we couldn't agree more. A soft, almond shape teamed with a chrome, white top coat makes for an elegant finish.
3D Nails
Loaded with glittery tips, gems and embellished with golden butterfly trinkets, this nail art is anything but ordinary. We love the soft, pink base colour too.
Heart Motifs
After something more simple? Try this elegant take which features French tips and a single, delicate baby blue heart on the ring finger. To bolster nails that break easily, team with a BIAB polish.
Micro Mani
Calling all minimalists! This micro manicure has your name on it. Consider it a perfect choice for someone who is strictly into BIAB designs.
Baby Blue Pick 'N' Mix
Freestyle nail sets are always the best. By incorporating small studs and rhinestones you can add a touch of sparkle and glamour to your nails.
Extra-Long Blue on Blue
For those who love to play with OTT length, screenshot this nail design below. The minimalist, nude base keeps things feeling wearable.
Double Blue Mini French Tip
French tips? They will always be a classic - achieve this more modern take on the look with gel polish and a finely nibbed brush.
Minty Fresh!
Green or blue? Depends who you ask! Either way, this is a gorgeous, spring shade to add your nail board. Pastel nails are always a good option as the weather warms.
The Floral Mani
Style up a soft, natural manicure with baby blue tips and floral motifs.
Negative Space Mani
Fancy mixing things up? Coat some nails in a block of baby blue and others with negative space swirl art for a modern take. A grey tone blue will work well here.
Image credit: Instagram @cest_the_nail
The Reverse Mani
In a faint nod to the trend, try this take on the traditional French manicure, which features reversed tips around the cuticle lines. It's a gorgeous take on a nude nail design.
Fairy Nails
For an other-wordly take on baby blue nails, check out manicurist Iram Shelton's iteration, which features gemstones, negative spacing and flex of shimmer.
Image credit: Instagram @iramshelton
Spring Floral Nails
Mavala's nail expert, Lynn Mason, has dubbed the top shades for 2025 as blue and pink. 'Pastel shades are always synonymous with summer, and they are popular for good reason,' she says.
Image credit: Instagram @monika__nails
Sky Blue Nails
For some blue sky thinking, add delicate white cloud motifs to a blue tip French manicure base. The result is a mood-boosting mani.
Image credit: Instagram @nailjob
Blue Gel Flower Nails
Baby blue certainly has a serene, calming quality but that doesn't mean you can't have fun with it. Case in point, this 3D floral gel set which celebrates multiple blue hues while still keeping baby blue a focal point. Amp things up further with pearls and abstract art.
Image credit: Instagram @14nailz
Baby Blue and Red Nails
Looking for something completely different? Consider this unlikely pairing of baby blue and striking red. While it's not a classic pairing of colours, it certainly works thanks to its graphic design.
Image credit: Instagram @lesmainscelestes
Glazed French Manicure
Fancy a bit of baby blue and Hailey Bieber's signature glazed doughnut nails? Try this. The delicate blue tip micro mani is completed with a glazed wash of chrome for a high-shine finish.
Image credit: Instagram @nailsby_raisa
Colour Block Blue
Prefer a classic, block colour? This dreamy, glossy baby blue needs to be added to your Pinterest Board stat.
Image credit: Instagram @paola_nail_artist_
Baby blue glitter nails
This masterpiece may be bold, but still manages to retain softness thanks to its ombre design. Add a touch of glitter and we're onto mani magic.
Image credit: Instagram @justnails_professional
Shop: Tinu Bello-approved baby blue nail polishes
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Tina says: 'For a lighter shade of baby blue, you’ll love this powder, pastel blue shade. It works well when teamed with both whites and silvers for those who prefer nail art. It’s also a perfect base for floral art.'
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Tina says: 'For more of a sky-blue, try this - it's a shade with no limits. You’ll feel like you’re up in the clouds with this mani! If you want to come down closer to earth, pair with other pastel shades to create an ice-cream theme, or alternate between numerous pastel French tips.'
Renee Washington, Grazia's Digital Fashion and Beauty Assistant, lives online. With a penchant for wispy lashes and streetwear, she writes about the worlds of fashion and beauty from the viewpoint of the modern fashion girlie.
Main image credit @iramshelton