13 Juicy Watermelon Mani Ideas For Summer
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Watermelon nails are about to have a major moment
Nothing says ‘summer’ quite like a fresh mani. And the juiciest trend making the rounds this season? All things watermelon. Sweet and fruity, watermelon nails are a much-needed splash of fun – and they’re taking over beauty salons as we speak. Here’s how to tap the trend this season.
What Are Watermelon Nails?
We’re no stranger to a food-themed beauty trend – glazed donut nails, butter skin and latte makeup are just a few recent favourites – and so, when watermelon nails entered the chat, we knew it would be an instant hit. Putting the juicy summer fruit in the spotlight, this mani sees nail beds transform into juicy watermelon slices through a combination of pink and green colour palettes, playful French manicures and artfully placed pips.
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The options for watermelon nails are numerous, but one we’ve fallen in love with is the watermelon jello mani. This take on the look combines the glossy, gelatinous appearance of jelly nails with the fruity flair of a watermelon French mani – and the result is nothing short of a treat.
How To Recreate Watermelon Nails At Home
If you fancy trying your hand at watermelon nails at home, you’re in luck. Here’s how to recreate the look:
- Prep your nails by pushing back the cuticles, buffing the nail and filing it down to your preferred shape.
- Apply a clear base coat.
- Add your base colour – either a full or sheer and glossy pink. Apply in layers, ensuring each layer is dry or properly cured before applying a new one, until satisfied with the colour.
- Paint on green French tips. You can either do this freehand or use a sticker to guide your lines. (You can see our step-by-step guide to painting French nails here.)
- Use the tip of a thin paintbrush or a dotting tool to create black watermelon seeds.
- Once dry, seal everything in with a clear top coat.
How To Wear Them This Summer
There are multiple ways to get a slice of the action with this trend. To get you started, we’ve shared some of our favourites below:
1. Aura Nails
A soft take on a classic watermelon set, this look takes the base of a the French-themed mani and combines it with an aura effect for a playful finish.
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2. Watermelon Curves
Deconstructed into dots, lines and chunky shapes, this set taps into the vibrant hues of the summer fruit in a bold way.
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3. Almond Nails
For something a little more minimal and elegant, an almond nail is a good place to start. Team up with a soft brush of pastel watermelon hues and you’re good to go.
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4. Picnic French Tips
Major picnic vibes comes up to the surface with this look, which places teeny tiny watermelon slices on top of gingham blanket-inspired French tips.
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5. Glitter Moment
Channel some summer sparkle by swapping out matte tones for excess glitter. The perfect look for a poolside party.
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6. Disco Deconstruction
Nails here might not be arranged in slices, but that signature swatch of pink and green – now reimagined in glittery marble swirls – gives us all the watermelon vibes.
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7. Reverse French
This clever take on watermelon nails turns the classic French on its head – literally.
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8. Watermelon Swirl
How else to break down the look? Funky, deconstructed swirls that add a pop of colour to what would otherwise be a natural nail.
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9. Short Watermelon Nails
Who said you needed long nails to pull of the look? Short and sweet, this mani shows that a watermelon palette belongs on every nail bed.
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10. Dainty Decal
A cute, understated way to try the trend. These tiny decals – either painted on or easily applied as a nail sticker – can go straight on top of your current manicure.
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11. Feature Nail
Can’t stick to one design? Then go for a feature nail. This will give you plenty of mix and match options.
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12. Fruit Salad
Why focus on one single fruit when you can tap into the whole bowl? Watermelons, cherries, lemons and oranges – these tutti frutti nails have it all.
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13. Square French
And finally: a traditional French with squared off nails. Decorated in soft greens and pinks, this is the perfect blend of classic and contemporary.
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