Hyper-Realistic Seashell Nails Are The Dreamiest Sign That Summer’s Coming

If she sells seashells on the seashore, Instagram’s nail artists are keen collectors because my feed is awash with hyper-realistic scallop shell designs just in time for summer. It makes sense. Shells feel like a natural continuation of last year’s coastal obsession with sardines (who could forget sardine girl summer?) and oyster-pearl nail polishes. It’s kitsch in the best way, and manicurists from LA to London are firmly in agreement.   What are seashell nails and how do you achieve them?  If Instagram is anything to go by, the shell of choice for nails is the humble scallop — though the designs are anything but basic. Take Kalala’s viral set by Mani Concept, which pairs a milky base with brown ridges to mimic the natural nuances of a real shell, finished with soft white contours for shape and a pearl-like gem at the cuticle for good measure.   View this post on Instagram A post shared by Annabel Maginnis (@nails_by_