22 May 25

Starfish & Sunshine: A Nail Art Look Made for Summer

Sun on your skin, salt in your hair… and starfish on your nails! This cheerful, colourful nail art is the look for your ultimate summer getaway. Whether you're collecting seashells on the beach or relaxing by the pool, these playful nails bring summer vibes wherever you go.

We’ve used a mix of bright and beachy shades like 270 Florida Pink, 271 Palmbeach Green, 367 Secret Purple, 213 Juicy Yellow, 266 Baby Blue, and a pop of 299 Coco White. Feel free to switch up the colours to suit your mood – go bold, go soft, or keep it playful.

In this blog, we’ll show you step-by-step how to create this starfish nail art yourself. Always start with well-prepped nails and apply your favourite base coat.

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1. Apply Your Base Colour

Apply 329 Vanilla Cream to all nails and cure for 60 seconds under the LED lamp. This soft vanilla shade creates a fresh, summery base that makes your starfish pop beautifully.

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2. The Starfish

Use the dotting tool to place a centre dot on your nail using 270 Florida Pink. Then add five more dots around it to create a star shape.

3. Fill It In

Fill in the inside of the star using 270 Florida Pink and cure for 60 seconds under the LED lamp.

White nail with pink star shape and blue dots, hand with nail art tool.

4. Repeat & Mix It Up

Have fun with different colours! Try a starfish in 266 Baby Blue, one in 367 Secret Purple, or go for a sunny look with 213 Juicy Yellow. Mix and match for a cheerful, playful finish.

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5. Details

Use the fine end of the dotting tool to add tiny dots inside the starfish. This gives them that classic texture you see on real starfish! Cure again for 60 seconds.

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6. Seal & Shine

Finish with a layer of Shine Top Coat and cure one final time under the LED lamp for 60 seconds.

Hand with colorful nails, decorated with star-shaped patterns against a background of green leaves.

With these colourful starfish on your nails, you're the definition of summer. Whether you're lounging on the beach, strolling through the dunes or simply soaking up the sun in your garden, this colourful nail art brings all the holiday vibes with it.

Show off your creation on Instagram with #pinkgellac – we can’t wait to see your colourful, summery masterpiece!

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