Watermelon nails are the refreshingly fruity mani you need to try before summer ends
It’s National Watermelon Day (August 3rd), which means it’s time to start planning how you’ll be celebrating the summer snack staple. Our suggestion? Slice up a cold, juicy melon and get your nail kit out for a little DIY session. Watermelon nails are the brightest, cutest, and—believe it or not—easiest way to summer-ify your manicure.
Whether you opt for an over-the-top, all-over look, or more low-key nail art with an accent nail or two, there’s a watermelon nail art look to suit your style. Paint your melon slices on bare nails for a chic, modern, negative space mani, or on top of hot pink nail polish to make more of a bold statement.
No matter what aesthetic you’re going for, we know you’ll find watermelon nails that catch your eye. Browse our faves on Instagram below.
Watermelon moon mani designed by me for @essie executed by @purplenailbox
A post shared by Alicia Torello (@aliciatnails) on Dec 7, 2018 at 12:02pm PST
Watermelon nails make an ideal reverse half-moon mani.
A post shared by CLAUDIA | Nail Artist (@nailsby_claudiab) on Jun 6, 2019 at 6:46am PDT
Can’t decide between your faves? You don’t have to.
A post shared by nails on fleek (@nailsbypaulin) on Jul 16, 2019 at 11:20pm PDT
Pink on pink.
A post shared by ALYSSA DID MY NAILS (@alyssadidmynails) on Jul 17, 2019 at 6:19am PDT
Who knew mini watermelons on nude nails could be so chic?
A post shared by Elitepro Perfect-Nails Wrocław (@perfect_nails_wro) on Jul 17, 2019 at 4:15am PDT
If accent nails are more your jam.
A post shared by Valeria Monjaras (@vmonjaras1024) on Jul 16, 2019 at 4:05pm PDT
Or you could celebrate National Watermelon Day with this OTT mani.
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A post shared by Avery Martin (@avesnailworld) on Jul 16, 2019 at 11:22am PDT
We’re obsessed with the jelly-like effect.
A post shared by Rita Remark (@ritaremark) on Aug 3, 2017 at 1:37pm PDT
Perfect slices.
A post shared by KEJTI mejti (@kejtimejti) on Jul 15, 2019 at 12:17am PDT
A few drops of clear polish gives this a cute wet effect.
A post shared by Rosie Lynall | Nail artist (@nails.bab) on Jul 10, 2019 at 12:17pm PDT
The most delicious take on French tips.
