25 Orange Nail Ideas to Bookmark Before Your Next Manicure

Reds, pinks, and nudes have long been go-to nail colors. And while we appreciate the classics, it's also fun to go off course occasionally with unexpected shades. Lately, we've been gravitating toward orange polish for more reasons than one. Orange nails lend so much creative versatility, as the color has seemingly endless shades. Whether you want red-orange, yellow-orange, true orange, or a more muted peach, there's a hue that's just right for you.

If you're considering trading in your usual nail color for orange tones, we've got you covered. Ahead, find 25 orange nail designs you can use as inspiration during your next mani appointment.

Orange Trio Nails

This nail look is perfect for indecisive beauty lovers. If you can't settle on a shade of orange, why not try several? Opting for a trio of orange shades makes for a fun, exciting manicure.

Cool Coral Nails

A coral mani is the perfect opportunity to play with a color outside the box. If you're looking for an orange that can also serve as a neutral and complement a wide range of looks, this shade may be the one. This particular polish is Mamey ($11 ) from Lights Lacquer's Honeydew You Love Me Collection.

Liquid Marble Nails

While a solid monochromatic look is a classic, switching it up for more abstract designs is also a vibe. Mixing multiple shades of orange with white polish gives these nails a marble effect. The negative space really gives the illusion that the swirls are dripping.

Simple Accent Orange Nails

For this mani, keep it simple with a solid coat of orange polish. Add a touch of razzle dazzle with a few sparkly nail stickers on a few nails.

Fiery Marble Nails

These flaming nails are bold, and we're obsessed. Heat up your manicure with orange marble designs that resemble flames. This vibrant, swirly nail design is perfect for the summer (but we'd also wear it year-round).

Peach Fuzz Nails

There couldn't be a more perfect time to opt for the more muted orange than now, as Peach Fuzz is officially Pantone's Color Of the Year. The color is soft and delicate, giving off an opulent elegance.

Tiger Stripe Nails

These fierce nails remind us of the manicures SWV's Coko and track star Flo-Jo used to sport. The long square shape and tiger print tips make this an eye-catching nail look. If you want to get multiple wears out of this mani, TeMedley Touch's Chrome Tiger Press On Nails (starting at $40) are a great option.

Sunny Aura Nails

A sunny yellow-orange center adds stunning dimension to your red-orange mani. To get the look, use Essieie Nail Polish ($9) in Outside the Lines and Send a Message.

Floral Accent Nails

Mix in some solids to balance this patterned manicure. The opaque orange polish perfectly complements the vibrant floral designs.

Summer Sunset Nails

This manicure reminds us of a picturesque summer sunset. This look is really all about the details—the orange base, airbrushed red center, and crisp, white stars set it apart.

Neon Pink and Orange Nails

Orange and pink will always be a perfect color combo—we don't make the rules. The neon shades complement each other incredibly well, and the polish's matte texture adds a fun twist.

Orange Seed Nails

How beautiful is this fruity design? The orange center and seed-like metallic accents make us think of a juicy orange cut in half. If you want to take a less literal approach to fruit nail designs, consider this take.

Futuristic Nails

We're so used to seeing shades of black, white, and silver in futuristic manicures. However, orange belongs in the color palette. Adding a vibrant shade to the otherworldly nail look makes it feel fresh and bright.

Matte Summer Nails

Designs like this instantly come to mind when we think of summer manicures. This matte set features gorgeous shades of yellow, pink, and orange. Add this look to your "vacation mani" folder ASAP.

Abstract Pink and Orange Nails

This manicure further proves that orange and pink belong together. Separated by a little negative space and a thin white line, the curvy papaya and peach design is sophisticated and fun.

Retro Nails

For the nostalgic soul, might we suggest these retro-inspired nails? The shades of burnt orange and creamy peach take us back to the '60s. Keep the length short to really nail the aesthetic.

Drip Drop Nails

Enhance your solid orange manicure with 3D accents, like these dew drops. It's such a creative way to enhance your nail look.

Red and Orange French Nails

You can upgrade the classic French manicure in many ways. This manicure puts a spin on the look by opting for two fiery nail polish shades—neon orange and red-orange.

Short Floral Nails

If you prefer short nails, this look is for you. Coat three of your nails in solid orange polish—the other two should serve as accent nails featuring cute floral designs.

Shimmery Floral Nails

This floral French set was created using the six shimmery shades in Cirque Colors' Surfer's Crush collection ($15). In addition to the gorgeous orange tips and tropical flowers, the beauty of this design is its neutral base. You can maximize your wear, as detecting the need for a fill-in won't be so obvious.

Designer Ode

Add a designer charm to your nails to make a fashion statement. These Vivienne Westwood nails pay homage to the legend. Use a strong-hold adhesive like Makartt Rhinestone Glue ($8) to adhere charms like this.

Squiggly Nails

Matte neon squiggles make for ultra-cool nail designs. Even though the lines are quite busy, the thin strokes and neutral base create a minimal aesthetic. Maintaining consistency in each line's size is key to the uniform look.

Orange and Blue Crescents

Who knew pumpkin orange and baby blue could look so good together? The rounded lines extend to the cuticle, leaving about one-fourth of the nail border open. It's such an edgy, unordinary design.

Radiant Gradient Nails

Reinvent the classic French manicure with this gradient take. Use Lights Laquer Nail Polish ($11) in Coney Island and Paper Snow to bring this ombré look to life.

Tiny Heart Nails

Here's another way to wear an orange and pink manicure. First, create a pearly orange tip and outline it with hot pink polish. Complete the look with tiny pink hearts above the cuticle.

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