Summer manicures are often brighter and bolder, embracing the season’s hot temperatures (and the show-stopping fashion that’s worn to weather it). While we love neon nail looks, hot pink French tips, and the spritz nail art trend, we’re also big fans of shades of blue during summer. Whether worn solo or paired with nude polish or hints of gold, blue hues give off a refreshing, instantly beachy vibe that perfectly encapsulates summer. To prove it, we’ve rounded up 12 beach nail ideas. Find your fave below.

Excuse us while we swoon over this stunning aquamarine swirl nail art. Nail artist Phoebe Cascarina created this look using Lights Lacquer Polish ($11) in the shades Big Fish and Eat My Shorts. To create the pale blue, she mixed the shade Paper Snow into Eat My Shorts. While you might be better off leaving this nail look to the pros, you can try your hand at DIY-ing with a fine-lining brush and a little patience.

This abstract blue and white mani makes us think of coral, the ocean, and Matisse all at once. It’s a fun take on a beachy nail look but one that will definitely require a steady hand to recreate. If you attempt to DIY, nail artist Brittney Ellen used Lights Lacquer Polishes ($11) in the shades Barry and Misfit Toys. (P.S. If you love the look of the zebra dome ring, it’s the Rellery Savannah Dome Ring In White, $115.)