17 Citrus Slice Nail Ideas for a Manicure With Drip

Nothing says summer like a fresh-squeezed set of citrus-inspired nails. There’s something about lemons, limes, and oranges that transports you into the season of sun and sand. From lemon drop-inspired tips to lime French sets, they draw you in with bright energy. 

Citrus nails are part of the enduring fruit nail art trend. These designs have been popular for years—starting with cherries and strawberries—and now, citrus fruits are having their moment in the sun. Limes, blood oranges, and pink grapefruit are all fair game.

The key to getting the look right? Embracing texture. “Two secret ingredients to the perfect trendy citrus mani: jelly polish and clear 3D gel,” says Sally Hansen nail expert Juli Russell. “These two products give the manicure a shiny, almost real, fresh-cut fruit quality.” 

Ready to try out the trend yourself? Scroll on to see 19 citrus-inspired nail designs we’re loving.