15 Electric Blue Nail Ideas That Are Bright and Bold
Asingle scroll through Instagram will quickly reveal how popular blue nails have become. We've spotted tons of baby blue and Tiffany blue manicures in the past few months. And now, electric blue nails are having a moment. These bright and bold manicures are popping up in every design possible, ranging from cool blue squiggles to vibrant blue French tips. To show you the many ways you can make blue nail polish work for you, we've rounded up 15 electric blue nail ideas. See them all below.
01 Solid Blue
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The beautiful thing about electric blue nail polish is that it's so bold that you don't even have to incorporate it into an intricate nail look—it stands out on its own.
Cobalt is one of those colors that's so bold you don't even have to cover your entire nail in it to make a statement. Case in point: This minimalist cobalt cuticle highlight nail art idea. Stunning, right?
06 Cobalt Cutout
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Another way to showcase cobalt on your nails is with a cutout-inspired negative space look.
07 Matte Cobalt Fade
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Incorporating electric blue nail polish into a multicolor blue nail look is another manicure option. The light-to-dark approach makes a really bold impact. Plus, the chrome outline surrounding each blue tip makes each nail pop even more.
08 Cobalt Check
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Mismatched manicures are having a moment—and for a good reason. This playful nail trend allows you to combine all your favorite designs into one. Exhibit A: This checker, sparkle emoji, and retro heart manicure idea is so playful and cool.
09 Cobalt Mix-and-Match
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If you need more proof that a mismatched mani is the way to go, here it is. As you probably know, checker nails, floral accents, French tips, and smiley face nails are all trending here in 2023, so this nail look checks multiple boxes.
10 Silver Swirls
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To jazz up your electric blue nail look, add silver swirls to the mix. The shimmery nail designs against the solid base create the perfect contrast.
11 Cobalt Negative Space
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This negative space design incorporates so many dynamic shapes, giving this mani a beyond-unique look. Take the manicure to the next level by swapping your traditional glossy topcoat with a matte topcoat.
12 Cobalt Squiggle
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Even just opting for a few cobalt blue squiggles will transform the look of your nails. Here, you can once again see the power of the bold color when paired with a matte top coat.
13 Shattered Cobalt
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Shattered glass nails are popular in 2023. While the artistic design looks good in every color, we think this electric blue iteration is an especially wonderful choice.
14 Illusion French Tips
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While these trippy illusion French tips appear incredibly intricate, they're DIY-friendly. To recreate this French illusion look, paint one side of your nail cobalt and the other pale lilac. Use a damp sponge to blend the polishes. Let it dry (or cure it if you're using gel).
15 Cobalt Squoval
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This mani serves as more proof that a solid electric blue mani is perfect on its own. However, if you want to add a twist, opt for squoval-shaped nails.
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