Sea Glass Nails Are This Season’s Take on Jelly Manicures With a Twist

Beach-inspired beauty.

Allie Hogan
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Published: Apr 2, 2025

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sea glass nails — Courtesy of Cirque Colors

After scanning the beach of nail trends we’re collecting a few new and old options for this summer. One find we’re extremely fond of is sea glass nails. Originated by nail artist Jessica Washick in 2019, we predict the look will come back in a big way this summer. Jelly manicures have had a long run as a top trend, and sea glass is the perfect way to remix the look. Washick writes that sea glass nails are “slightly more opaque than jelly nails and finished with a matte topcoat.”

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Products to get sea glass nails at home

To get sea glass nails at home start with one of these jelly nail polishes then finish off with a matte topcoat.

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Essie Nail Art Studio Cactus Jelly ($13)

This sea foam green jelly nail polish with subtle yellow undertones is the perfect recreation of a picturesque pale green sea glass found ashore.

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Essie Nail Art Studio Cactus Jelly ($13)

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Cirque Colors Sea Glass Set ($50)

If you want to do a mixed manicure or change up the color of your sea glass nails weekly this polish set is the perfect investment. It comes with three jelly polishes in lime, aqua and cobalt as well as a matte topcoat for the perfect finish.

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Butter London Jelly Preserve Strengthening Treatment Bramley Apple ($18)

Not only does this tinted jelly polish treatment give off major sea glass vibes it also improves the appearance and strength of nails.

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Butter London Jelly Preserve Strengthening Treatment Bramley Apple ($18)

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Heyhae Hey, Coffee Run? Nail Strips ($10)

Although brown is one of the less exciting sea glass finds, we think it still makes for a stunning manicure. Plus, to make your life even easier there’s no polish involved. Simply, apply the sun-cured strips and you’re good to go.

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