We’re only halfway through January, yet 2025 is already packed with exciting new beauty trends. Thanks to Pinterest Predicts 2025, we have an inside look at what trends are on the horizon (case in point: we can’t wait to jump on board the Rococo revival and golden aura makeup bandwagons). These aesthetic trends prove that this year will feature no shortage of opulent details, extravagant aesthetics and obsession-worthy manicures. This brings us to another trend we’re excited to infiltrate our social media feeds: sea witch nails.
2025 Is All About the Sea Witch Aesthetic
With sea-inspired nails jumping +65 percent through winter, these manicures are singing a siren song! These nails are all about bringing the ocean to your nails, with seashell textures, fish scale designs and an emphasis on movement. Additionally, this look is easy to take from a dark to a light mood. Through color and detail, there are endless ways to customize these manicures.
Glam interpretations of this look highlight pearls and even precious gems for a sunken treasure look. Light pinks and sandy browns give a beach-side look perfect for a vacay moment. Darker, more moody versions use holographic nail polish to replicate shimmering scales or use intricate 3D textures to create the look of swirling tentacles. These looks use dark purples and midnight blues to create the feeling of deep water that’s perfect for any dark siren.
Sea-Inspired Nail Ideas We Love
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Coastal Cutie
This ocean-side-inspired look is the perfect intro to sea-inspired nails. They’re wearable, with just enough texture and glam to draw the eye!
@overglowedit
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Under Sea Shimmer
This manicure’s secret is a gorgeous magnetic polish that creates the feeling of rippling azure waves over starfish and seashells.
@studio.mani_
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Night Swim
A moodier take on this trend, the combination of light-catching holographic colors and deep black creates a beautiful and mysterious final product.
@mycella._
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Ride the Wave
These ultra-textured nails give us the feeling of ripples on water, with a gradient of cool blue to midnight that reminds us of swimming into deeper water.
@alchemyxnails
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Deep Sea Violet
These rich jewel tones are combined with beautiful textures and under-sea details to create a dark siren manicure Ursula would love.
@sometimesstupidgirl
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She Sells Seashells
Creating a waterscape with alternating tones of blue, the 3D textured seashell sets this look apart.
@sirenalia
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Eldritch Deep
Embrace your darker side with these deep-sea-inspired nails, which use tentacles and fish skeleton details to create a sea witch vibe.
@hardasnailsbyco
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You’re the Pearl
Swim in shimmering waters with this beautiful manicure, which creates a sun-on-the-sea reflective vibe using powder blue chrome.
@alchemyxnails
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Practice Your Scales
These glittery scales and seashells perfectly embody the dark siren look, which still packs tons of color into a moody package.
