The Juiciest Mani Yet: 16 Cherry Nail Ideas

If you’re a millennial, you likely vividly remember how fashionable cherries were back in the day, popping up in every possible form, including Juicy Couture bag charms and even a coveted terry cherry print. (You know the one.) If you’re a Gen Z babe, you may only know of the cherry craze based on the resurgence of Y2K fashion.

In either case, one thing’s for sure: Cherries are on the rise, and people everywhere, of all ages, are ready to add fruity detail to their style. One way to do so is with cherry nail art—hence why the term is currently surging in popularity on TikTok, with more than 38 million views on the topic and counting.

TL;DR: If you’ve been looking for ways to hop on the classic cherry trend, keep scrolling for more than a dozen cherry nail art ideas to copy in the weeks and months ahead.

01of 16Cherry French Mani

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This cherry-dotted, 𝑏𝑎𝑏𝑦 blue French mani is giving major girl-next-door vibes. To recreate the look, start by painting on your pale blue tips. (The Orly Half Moon Guides, $6, will help.) Once dry, you can paint on little cherries. If you’re not as patient or steady-handed, use nail stickers. The Deco Miami Mon Cheri ($10) pack has cherry stickers, as does Deco Miami x Alison Lou ($16).

02of 16Asymmetric Cherry French Tips

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Cherry nail art and French tips are two classics that have been around for ages. Give the nail art idea a modern twist by opting for asymmetric tips layered with cherry accents.

03of 16Comme des Garçons Cherry Nails

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For a fashion-forward take on the cherry nail art trend, consider this Comme des Garçons-inspired mani. Considering the intricacy of the design, you’ll likely want to enlist the help of a pro nail artist to bring this look to life.

04of 16Neon Cherry Nails

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For a fun take on classic cherry nails, try a mix-and-match mani with emojis and checkers—two other nail art designs that reign supreme in 2023.

05of 16Heart-Shaped Cherry French Tips

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Give your cherry nails a cute romantic flair with heart-shaped fruit. Pair the flirty nail art with a pale pink French tip for a look that’s bound to earn you endless compliments. To recreate this color scheme, use OPI’s Nail Lacquer ($12) in Bubble Bath and Orly Nail Polish ($10) in Meet Cute and Oh Darling.

06of 16Cherry Gingham Nails

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These cherry-accented blue and white gingham nails have us dreaming of spring, summer, and Bath & Body Works (IYKYK). To recreate this cute nail art idea, snag the Nails.INC Check Please Cherry-Scented 4-Piece Nail Polish Set ($18).

07of 16Pink Cherry French Tips

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Love a pink and red color combo? Start with bubblegum pink French tips and top off your mani with a few artfully-placed cherry nail art stickers. Don’t forget your top coat.

08of 16Cherry Gemstone Nails

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The classic French manicure takes on a whole new appearance with a couple of gemstone cherries. To DIY the nail look, you’ll need a sheer base (like Olive & June Nail Polish, $9, in the shade CCT), red gemstones, a fine-lining nail art brush, green nail polish (like OPI’s Nail Lacquer, $12, in I’m Sooo Swamped!), and top coat.

09of 16Cherry Accents

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Love the cherry gemstone idea but want the cute accent on each nail? Here, you can see just how adorable the end result will be.

10of 16Neon Light Cherry Nails

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To make an even bolder statement with cherry nails, go for a matte finish and cherries designed to look like neon lights.

11of 16Studded Cherry Mani

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Studded nails are very in right now, making this pistachio-green French mani— complete with gemstone studs and cherry nail art—an obvious choice for spring and summer 2023.

12of 16Naked Cherry Nails

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Cherry nail art makes so much of a statement on its own that you don’t even need a base color. Case in point: These stylish nɑƙeɗ cherry nails.

13of 16Louis Vuitton Cherry Nails

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As Y2K fashion continues to come back in style, so does luxury branding—including in nail art. Suffice it to say, Louis Vuitton-inspired cherry nails are a niche pick perfect for anyone looking to embrace their inner Paris Hilton.

14of 16’90s Cherry Nails

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We love a mix-and-match mani and ’90s nostalgia. As such, we couldn’t help but swoon over this out-of-this-world cherry nail art idea. So fun, right?

15of 16Cherry Red Classic

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Not one for quirky nail art designs? You can embody the cherry nail art idea with the perfect red polish. This poppy red mani is courtesy of Lights Lacquer Nail Polish ($11) in That’s The Ticket. The orangey red is a summery take on a classic cherry hue.

16of 16Cherry French Tips