Nailed It
Navy is the new black.
Sophisticated and cool, navy nails feel infinitely modern.
Think the deepest waters.
Think the highlight of a ravens wing (were going somewhere here, we promise).
As a bonus, the shade is a seasonless one, elevating looks and vibes year-round.
Add metallic, and youre toeing the line between futuristic and retro.
We scrolled Instagram in search of the most aspirational navy nails.
Here, a round-up of 25 of the best deep blue options for you to dive into.
1
Micro French
Barely-there is better with a hint of blue.
A micro-French mani pops with the addition of a navy blue tip.
3
Royal Oval
Were in too deep with these royal lovelies.
Oval nails painted in an almost-cobalt shade of navy offer a timeless pop of color.
5
Colorful Confetti
In need of a 90s-inspired galaxy quest?
Out-of-this-world retro is easily achieved with a blend of navy and multi-colored speckles.
7
Matte Mondrian
Add an abstract design to just one hand for a fresh-feeling paint job.
8
Matte Daisies
Picture it: A garden, at midnight.
10
Tortoiseshell
Undersung neutrals, unite!
11
Long with Lines
Mondrian, but make it minimal.
Rather than a complex pattern, this manicures drama comes courtesy of its extra-long oval shape.
13
Evil Eye
Bad vibes, begone!
Subtle navy evil eyes and baby touches of gold leaf define make this manicure an It girl favorite.
The effect is surprisingly cool.
15
Negative Space
Take a sharp turn toward geometric angles of rose gold and negative space.
16
Checked French
Who doesnt love a checkered moment?
To achieve this look, relegate the timeless pattern to the almond tips alone.
17
Peachy Graphic
Sunrise, sunset.
Diagonal pulls of navy with a peach punch and negative space design works great for a day-to-night vibe.
18
Go-To Blue
Shorter nails skew wholly sophisticated when colored navy blue.
20
Matte Coffin
Legends only extra-long coffin nails and matte navy are a show-stopping pair.
22
Abstract Eyes
We see you.
24
Blue Hearts
Blue valentine.
Sleek almond nails in sheer white and tiny blue hearts is so fresh, so clean.
25
Baby Dots
Spice up your navy manicure with two neutral nails and micro navy dots.
One word: obsessed.