Smiling blonde woman standing beside white garden flowers

22 coastal-core nail designs to channel Outer Banks

By Jess Watts | 22 August 2026 | Art & Technique

Colourful 3D nail art with fish, flowers and swirls

As we approach the end of summer, is anyone else dreaming of barefoot beach walks and endless sun-soaked days on a rural island?

Thankfully, Netflix is giving us one last taste of that sun-drenched summer feeling with the release of the final season of teen drama, Outer Banks – and it’s the perfect inspiration for nail designs.

Below, we show how the laid-back coastal aesthetic and effortless island vibes can be brought to nails…