40 Fruit Nail Ideas That Feel Fresh, Chic and Perfect for Summer originally appeared on Parade.
If you’re looking for a fun and fresh new manicure that includes an element of playfulness to it, then a set with fruit designs should be your next choice! Fruit nails are such a hot trend for summer and one of the best things about them is that you can totally combine this trend with any other. Do you want aura nails but with strawberry designs? Go right ahead! There’s nothing that says cute and classy like a good neutral set with added fruit details. You’ll have the freshest mani around! A minimalist design would also work perfectly with a fruit theme, and so would maximalist depending on how bold you want to go. Do you want to add chrome? Have at it! The limits are endless when it comes to fruit nails.
Another great aspect of this trend is that it will look great with any shape of nail, square, almond, round or stiletto, you really can’t go wrong. If you’re ready to take on something you might have only admired from afar, then continue reading to find the cutest set of fruits to add to your fingertips!
40 Best Fruit Nail Ideas
1. Pink Fruits Galore
Who doesn’t love a good fruit salad? @_thejadeaesthetic provides a juicy 3D set including all pink cherries, strawberries, dragon fruits and grapefruit slices.
2. Blue Citrus
If you’d like to feel like you’re sipping a Bellini or a Limoncello off the Spanish or Italian coast, this set from @nails_by_3llie is for you!
3. Strawberry Picnic
A classy nude base with white grid linework and daisies from @katiedidmynails.ut gets the cutest upgrade with tiny strawberry designs.
4. Minimalist Fruits
A good minimalist set can still pack a juicy punch! This neutral set with cute fruit designs from @lindseysbeautylounge1 proves just that.
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5. Fruity Stripes
The color coordination on this cute fruit set from @madnails.ut is unmatched! The stripes pair perfectly with the solids, and the fruit designs are painted so perfectly.
6. Cherry Hearts
The perfect milky pink base is accompanied by red hearts and heart shaped cherries on this adorable set from @nailsby._itzel.
7. Fruity French
A classic white French tip from @nailsby._itzel has an added summer freshness with white daisy and red strawberry designs.
8. Blue Cherry
A bunch of white flowers and red cherries on a baby blue base from @nailsby._itzel certainly make an adorable mani that we just can’t wait to try out!
9. Berry Coquette
Who knew a set of nude pink nails with strawberry, white lace and red bow designs like this one from @nailsby._itzel could give such a flirty vibe?
10. Fizzy Grapefruit
If you like a good grapefruit soda then you’ll love this fresh set from @evelynlnails! The cat eye effect really adds to the fizzy look.
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11. Pastel Picnic
We’re not sure what we love most about this picnic set from @nailsby._itzel. Is it the pastel blue bow, or the light green details that make everything pop? Is it the 3D cherries or perfectly painted oranges? It might just be the cute little ants looking for a bite.
12. Translucent Slices
Who could resist a full set of light pink translucent 3D sliced citrus designs like this stunning mani from @bvchkim?
13. Green with Oranges
A warm and bright color combination like this green and orange set from @lindseysbeautylounge1 makes summer all the brighter! Those adorable painted oranges don’t hurt, either.
14. Dreamy Tangerine
Dark orange paired with the cutest tangerine slices on this set from @nailsbykate.cle come together to make such a lovely mani.
15. Cute Stripes
The coordinating stripes under 3D realistic fruit designs on this set from @bees.knees.nails is just too adorable!
16. Sparkling Red Cherries
A beautiful red French tip set from @nailsby._itzel gets a boost of shine and sparkle with 3D cherry designs.
17. Fresh Limes
Another fresh island tile set from @nailsby._itzel includes slices of limes instead, and all we can think about is sipping a cool margarita while listening to crashing waves.
18. Fruit Stamps
The only thing cuter than the tiny fruits on tiny stamps on this set from @nailsby._itzel is the lacy French tips!
19. Berry Cute
The combination of berry red and light pink French tips on this set from @nailsby._itzel is a lovely base for those perfect strawberry designs.
20. Slices and Dices
If you can’t choose which fruit is your favorite, then choose them all! @bees.knees.nails shows just how cute it can be with a different fruit on every finger.
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21. Heart Shaped Cherries
A light pink French tip base with heart shaped cherry and white daisy designs from @nailsbykate.cle is just too adorable!
22. Bright Blue with Oranges
The bright sky blue on this set from @nailsbykarenm_ contrasts so beautifully with the bold orange fruit designs and really makes them pop!
23. Cherries and Bows
This stunning set from @bvchkim includes alternating white and deep cherry red French tips with 3D bow and cherry designs that look real enough to eat!
24. Mixed Media Fruits
A mixture of brightly painted fruit designs with 3D realistic fruits and fruit slices from @nailswithavibe makes for a visually appealing set.
25. Lengthy Almond Set
This long set is cute and classy with pink and yellow French tips, floral and chrome designs and that perfect pink citrus slice from @minea.nails.
26. Stained Glass
While fruit designs are a hot trend right now, there’s no reason you can’t opt for a classy and chic version like this set from @nailswithavibe.
27. Polka Dot Berries
Is there a cuter combo than strawberries and polka dots? This dark pink set from @nailsbykate.cle combines both in the best way!
28. Pink Plaid French
It’s hard to decide which tips are the cutest on this strawberry set from @nailsby._itzel. Do you prefer the light pink plaid or the strawberry tips?
29. Blueberry Stripes
A crisp white and blue set from @nailsbykate.cle includes perfect stripes, clean French tips and the cutest blueberry designs.
30. Long Oval Set
When a mani has aura nails, chrome nails, French tips and 3D fruit designs, what more could you want? This set from @nailswithavibe hits all the right elements.
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31. Tropical Strawberries
The combination of colors and 3D and painted designs on this tropical flower and strawberry set from @nailsby._itzel makes for a lovely mani!
32. Sassy Short Square
A chic short square set from @natalie_thedollshouse includes the perfect pink nude with strawberry, blueberry, orange and lemon designs for a clean yet fun look.
33. Catty Bunch
If cats are your favorite cuddle buddies and fruits are your favorite snack, why not combine them in a mani like this adorable set from @nailswithavibe?
34. Juicy Fruits
This super shiny fruit set from @_thejadeaesthetic makes us just want to take a bite! That watermelon design looks particularly juicy and we’re here for it.
35. Cat Eye Strawberries
The cutest pale pink strawberry nails from @vettsystore get an upgrade with that mesmerizing cat eye effect!
36. Sunny Citrus
A crisp white and blue tile design, a yellow and an orange sun, and cute little oranges all adorn this very summery set from @nailsby._itzel.
37. Dainty Watercolor
@madnails.ut provides a lovely nude and watercolor set that gives off the cutest picnic vibes.
38. Cute Watermelon
Solid pink nails combined with green daisy and pink watermelon designs on neutral nails from @nailsbykate.cle makes for one cute set!
39. Rainbow Fruits
Large fruit designs from @nailswithavibe are not only juicy and so realistic, they’re also painted in the order of the rainbow and we just can’t get enough.
40. Minimalist Cherries
Light pink French tips with tiny cherry designs from @natalie_thedollshouse are cute and classy and perfect for any occasion!
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40 Fruit Nail Ideas That Feel Fresh, Chic and Perfect for Summer first appeared on Parade on Jul 29, 2025
This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 29, 2025, where it first appeared.
