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Sure, warm weather and loads of sunlight are fabulous. But the best part of summer is that delicious fruits are once again in season. And no fruit screams summer louder than watermelon. It’s sweet, juicy, and oh so refreshing—the perfect inspiration for your next manicure.
Go literal with a fruit-forward manicure and adorn your tips with little slices, or let the melon inspire your color palette. Watermelon has a vibrant pinky-red hue with subtle orange undertones that looks gorgeous in both opaque (essie Watermelon) and jelly (Manicurist Active Glow Raspberry) formulas. Pull inspiration from the rind and pair the happy hue with an energetic green like Gucci Beauty Vernis à Ongles Melinda Green for a high-contrast finish.
Watermelon nails are yet another food-inspired manicure that’s perfect for summer, like orange creamsicle and strawberry lemonade nails. Try out the latest trend by drawing inspo from one of the 10 watermelon nail ideas below.
Watermelon Shimmer
@rachelsuenails
This jaw-dropping manicure turns each nail into a sparkly slice of watermelon. Two shades of green create the rind along the cuticle, while a shimmery red topped with black dots represents the seeded flesh.
Fruity Tips
@rachelsuenails
For a look that embodies all the summer fruits, incorporate watermelons into a mix of strawberries, kiwis, oranges, and lemons.
Watermelon Colors
@nails_and_beauty_by_daisy
Go less literal with your look by trying a design in watermelon colors. This mix-and-match design blends tulips, gingham, bows, and polka dots for a picnic-themed design.
Simple Slice
@nailchark
Keep your look minimalist by pairing a few tiny watermelon slices with micro French tips and cuticle outlines.
Watermelon Jelly
@sansungnails
A silver cat-eye base topped with green and pink jelly polishes creates a super juicy finish.
3D Fruit Salad
@myprettyset
Lean heavily into fruit vibes by pairing a watermelon design with 3D fruits like grapes, pomegranates, and oranges.
Watermelon Florals
@ellielouisenails
This floral design uses pastel shades of pink and green for an airy take on watermelon colors.
Watermelon Red
@lolo.nailedit
For a red polish that has watermelon energy, pick one that has a bit of orange in it.
Fruity Accents
@ellielouisenails
This pink French manicure gets a summery finish tanks to tiny watermelon and lemon slices.
Hot Pink
@nails_and_beauty_by_daisy
Go pink with your watermelon manicure by pairing opaque hot-pink polish with watermelon accent nails.
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