5 Fruity Manicure Ideas For A Fresh Summer 2024 Nail Look

Just as we predicted, fruity nails are a super hot nail trend for summer 2024, making a triumphant comeback from the last time we saw it trending in 2019. And it makes perfect sense. The scrumptious mani designs have been matching the fruit bowls and sweet cocktails we've been enjoying by the pool. Even trendsetting superstar Hailey Bieber (aka the queen of glazed donut nails) has gotten in on the action, with her manicurist Zola Ganzorigt sharing a photo on Instagram in June showing the socialite's nails covered in the likes of cherries and blueberries (and she even threw a few vegetables in for good measure!)

Whether you're into lemons, watermelons, kiwis, limes, or something else, it's clear there's more than just one way to join in on the fabulous fruit fiesta. But we're no gatekeepers here at Women.com. We love to share a trend, especially one that has everyone going bananas. So we've collated some of the very best fruity manicure ideas out there to help you make lemonade out of your lemons. Well, maybe not lemonade, but you will get a totally trendy and eye-catching manicure.

Strawberries are one of the sweetest fruits, so why not let them take over your entire nail? Use a pink or red gel polish for a 3D effect that will have your mouth watering. Although you could technically attempt this on any nail shape, oval nails will naturally lend themselves to making this look appear realistic, as they're closest to the fruit's shape. Alternatively, give faux nails a go so you don't have to change your natural nail shape.

Instead of painting the entire fruit, switch things up by adorning your nails with colorful slices. Citrus fruits will look best here, so try mimicking the likes of lemons, limes, or oranges in tear drop shapes. Paint a series of teardrops in a circular shape (sort of like a flower) to create the realistic look. Then, use a clear gel polish to create a translucent effect on the top that mimics the look of juicy fruit. It's totally up to you if you want to do the same fruit on each nail or change it up with a few different options. Orange they amazing?

Go for a vintage vibe that emulates Italian summer dressing with tiny lemons over an eye-catching pattern. A robin's egg blue base with a white stripe background or dose of pink lacquer with diagonal lines is an excellent choice. Both hues are just right for capturing the relaxing, breezy essence of summer. Just remember to keep your base polish simple if you want the fruit to stand out.

We totally get that bold, bright manicures aren't for everyone. For something a little more subtle, consider bringing the fruity trend to your French manicure. You can do this by painting a thin, colorful line beneath the white tip that corresponds to the fruit of your choice. Then (and you'll need a steady hand for this!) paint on a tiny piece of fruit next to the line. Berry cute and a  perfect look for nail minimalists!

Your cute fruit designs don't just have to be contained on one nail. An equally fun way to do the fruit manicure trend is to choose one nail as the main part of your fruit designs, with the rest of your nails painted a shade associated with that fruit. For a watermelon, that may include pink and green, for a kiwi, you can use different shades of green. This idea is great for those who maybe don't have time to do something super intricate or prefer their manicure to look a little plainer.