16 Lemon Nail Art Ideas for a Freshly Squeezed Look (2025)

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What if the feeling of sipping on an ice-cold glass of lemonade could somehow be embedded into your nails? Okay, maybe that’s an exaggeration, but lately we’ve been obsessed with the fresh feel of lemon nail art. With fruit-inspired designs trending, from blueberry milk manicures to fruit salad patterns, lemon is the cheery classic of the category. If you’re not sure how to incorporate the citrus into your next manicure, we've found 16 lemon nail art ideas to help eliminate the guesswork. You’re welcome!

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Lemon Motif

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Simple and elegant, we can't stop staring at this realistic lemon pattern. After laying down a neutral polish of your choosing, go for intricate, hand-drawn lemons on each finger to complete the look.

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Jelly Lemonade

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If you're a fan of jelly nails (who isn't?), you'll love this jelly lemonade look. Start with a vibrant sheer yellow polish to create the ultra-shiny base. Then, paint on silver chrome accents in any geometric design.

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Freshly Squeezed

We don't know about you, but this freshly squeezed look is giving us major Mamma Mia vibes. The blue and white design reminds us of Mediterranean tiles, complete with lemon accents scattered across both hands. The result? A fun and festive mani.

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Strawberry Lemonade

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Pink and yellow are the sweetest color combination, and this set is making us want a strawberry lemonade stat! From the 3D lemon designs to the stunning pink strawberry accents, what's not to love?

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Fruit Salad

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Name a prettier fruit salad—we'll wait! Instead of just sticking to one tasty fruit, we love how the nail artist created realistic depictions of an orange, a strawberry, a lime, a blueberry, and a lemon.

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Citrus French

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While we appreciate a classic French mani, especially on shorter nails, there's something about the inclusion of fresh citrus that takes it up a notch. Start with white French tips, then have your nail artist add in some lemon nail art for an intentional pop of color.

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Lemon Tips

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For more of a funky nail set that will stand out, alternate between yellow French tips and lemon motifs. The mismatched design will make each nail feel special and the overall manicure unique.

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Sculpted Lemons

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If you have a nail tech who can do sculpted nail art, this manicure is for you. From the mixture of yellow and white French tips to the 3D lemon charms, this set is bound to turn heads.

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When Life Gives You Lemons

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When life gives you lemons, they say to make lemonade, but to be honest, we prefer a fresh set of nails! Prep each finger with white French tips, then add in your yellow lemons, white flowers, and tiny green leaves for a playful accent.

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Fresh Lemons

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If this nail set doesn't make you want to hop on a plane and visit Greece, we don't know what will! From the stunning textured yellow lemon nails to the gorgeous blue and white pattern, each nail draws you in with its highly detailed designs.

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Minimalist

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Love bare nails but are willing to explore a bit? Take note of this minimalist set that features short nude nails with hand-drawn lemons. The subtle and sweet pop of color elevates the overall mani without being too flashy.

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Lemon Zest

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Only real nail enthusiasts will be able to tell that this set features three (yes, three) shades of yellow that are reminiscent of a lemon. Lay down a neutral base coat and swipe on your lemony swirls to complete the look.

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Mismatched Jelly Nails

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There is a special art to curating a mismatched manicure, and this set is the ultimate goal. Between the ultra-glossy syrup nails, 3D lemons and oranges, and sunset aura designs, we can't help but stare at the final result.

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Yellow On Yellow

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Yellow on yellow is always a good idea! This monochrome look uses pastel French tips, nail art, and 3D airbrushed details to create the ultimate lemon-inspired design. Add as many or as few features as you'd like, there are no rules.

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Juicy Lemon

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If sporting lemons on your nails is too literal for your aesthetic, try an abstract approach. This lemon-inspired set pays tribute to the citrus fruit without being too on the nose. Begin with a yellow base coat, then use a sponge to create an aura effect with a deeper burnt orange. Create contrast with white swirls, and you are done!

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Geometric Accents

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Fruit nail art is a subtle way to soften a graphic manicure. Need proof? Just look at this mani above. The base consists of solid white nails, French tips, and scattered squares. But the addition of a bright yellow lemon and fresh red strawberry brings life to the otherwise muted design.