25 Juicy Watermelon Nail Design Ideas, From Minimal To Major

For a colorful French manicure that is bold (yet still understated), these bright tips are absolutely *everything.* (And ICYMI, neon nail colors are very much on-trend for summer 2023.)

For the nail art minimalist (who still wants to get in on the trend), this juicy aura meets micro French set is the move. The combination of the two is a match made in mani heaven.

Keep your nails low-key (but still capture the fruit’s vibrancy) with a mani that is subtly reminiscent of fresh watermelons.

Taking cues from Kourtney Kardashian’s micro cherry mani, this version features the most adorable mini watermelon slices.

For a less obvious (but still equally cute) take on the watermelon nail trend, use a thin nail art brush to paint on neon squiggly lines and little black flecks that look like seeds.

Aura nails are just about everywhere these days, and this watermelon-inspired set reverses its French tip, placing a vibrant green shade at the cuticles instead.

3D details have been trending for quite some time now (just take a look at Christina Aguilera’s recent NSFW vulva-inspired set). With the addition of clear water droplets, this manicure looks so real, you might just want to take a bite...

For a mani that has that juicy, tie dye effect, try your hand at some nail polishes with a clear, jelly-like finish.

Thanks to celebs like Hailey Bieber, neon is a serious trend when it comes to manis — and this abstract set will have all eyes on your tips.

If you’re craving a watermelon set, but don’t feel like heading to the salon — this TikTok-viral French mani hack is a total must.

These super tiny watermelons are small enough to be considered minimal, yet still make a simple French tip a whole lot more fun for summertime.

Another way get a cute, decked-out manicure in a pinch? A sweet set of press-on nails. This offering from PaintLab comes with 24 reusable nails that will stay put for up to two weeks (no salon appointment needed).

Love watermelons, but not so much into red hues? Just opt for Barbiecore pink hues instead.

For a lot more red (and a lot less green) on your tips, opt for these seeded watermelon nails with a tiny reverse French neon green detail near the cuticles.

No need to incorporate decals on every fingertip if that isn’t your vibe. Opt for a Barbiecore-inspired hot pink manicure with just one juicy accent nail on each hand. Another bonus: This design idea is an amazing option for all those with short nails.

Holographic nail polishes can really shine underneath the summer sun. Layer one underneath a watermelon-inspired design for the most perfect summer manicure.

For that pop art effect, opt for a vivid hue for the nail’s base that’s much different than the watermelon art (like this sunshine-inspired yellow).

Not one for bold nail colors? For a soft girl, coquette-ish vibe, opt for pretty pastel polish shades in lieu of neons.

Switch up a classic French manicure by transforming the classic white tips into angled watermelon slices. It’s the most low-impact way to make a major impression.

Fruit salad, anyone? A yummy mix of watermelons with lemons, bananas, and oranges creates the ultimate summer manicure.

Another good choice for everyone with short tips, try a super sparkly decal with the cutest lil’ bite-mark.

Meet the perfect watermelon-inspired mix: two bright red nails, two vivid green ones, and a simple accent nail with a juicy slice.

Care for a more abstract take on the trend? Take some inspiration from the artsy manicure above.

If you prefer longer tips, nothing will take your next manicure to the next level quite like some watermelon-inspired gemstones.

This set perfectly nails the nuances of the fruit’s rind and even includes super detailed seeds. Get the look by painting your tips with a white nail polish and adding fun watermelon-esque swirls on top.