18 Orange Nail Ideas for a Juicy, Citrusy Manicure

Ready to give up the pale pinks and nude nail polishes in favor of brighter shades? Orange nail ideas are one of our summer favorites right now, and we’re leaning into how surprisingly versatile the vibrant color can be. Whether you love a darker, burnt orange sunset nail color, a lighter citrus shade, or a more delicate pink-y peach option, there’s an orange nail idea out there for you. No matter what hue you decide to choose, here’s our best tip: If you’re DIY-ing your nails, make sure to invest in a good top coat to seal your nail polish (and keep your hard work intact!) for longer.

Beyond just the color choices, orange nail art is unmatched. Into fruit-themed manis? Your nail artist can draw literal oranges on your nails. More of an abstract nail art design fan? Metallic golden accents pair gorgeously with orange. Basically, your options are endless.

But where to start, and how to decide? Well, orange you glad we’re here to help? Sorry, had to do it. We’ve sussed out the best orange nail ideas, from simple single-color manis to elaborate nail art and everything in between. Scroll through for our 18 favorite orange nail ideas to try for a fun summer manicure or pedicure, and don’t forget to screenshot to show your nail artist ahead of your next appointment.

Tangerine tips

Short nails, long nails, almond nails, stiletto nails: Orange looks good on anyone. These stiletto tips paired with lots of 3D builder gel are a tangerine dream.

Electric orange