Strawberry Nails Are Trending This Summer—Here Are 11 Cute Designs to Try

Pink Strawberry

If red feels too classic, pink strawberries offer a playful twist that still feels summery and sweet. The look typically features a bright pink base with tiny hand-painted strawberries or decals, complete with leafy green tops and even a white dot or two for that juicy, just-picked feel. Celeb nail artist and OPI Global Ambassador Natalie Minerva recommends using Strawberry Margarita from OPI as the “literally the perfect shade for this, with a name to match!” It’s a fun, flirtier spin on the traditional strawberry mani and works especially well for vacations, bachelorette weekends, or anywhere you want your nails to feel like a party.

Fruit Punch French

For a mani that’s pure summer energy, the Fruit Punch French takes the strawberry trend to the next level. “Incorporating strawberries into a print along with other fruit slices is a cute way to have some bomb summer nails,” says Minerva. “It’s giving Jungle Juice on a French set and I’m so into it.”

The look pairs a sheer pink or nude base with vibrant fruit decals like strawberries, oranges, kiwis, and lemons—lining the tips in a playful, candy-colored twist on the classic French. It’s bright, bold, and practically made for beach days and music festivals. To achieve, go for a sculpted almond or square shape with a neutral base, then layer in hand-painted or sticker-style fruit motifs along each tip.

Floral Frenzy

“Why not add an additional element like little daisies to your strawberry print?” suggests Minerva—and we agree. Floral strawberry nails bring a soft, storybook charm to the trend, blending sweet fruit with delicate blooms for a look that feels dreamy and romantic. The mani usually starts with a sheer pink in Cotton Candied Clawz as the base, layered with hand-drawn strawberries and tiny white florals scattered across each nail. It’s perfect for garden parties, bridal showers, or just softening up your usual mani with a dose of whimsy because…why not?

Blue Strawberry Wallpaper

There’s something instantly charming about prints that feel pulled from a vintage picnic blanket or wallpapered kitchen—and that’s exactly the energy blue strawberry nails bring to the table. With a soft baby blue base and tiny red berries scattered across each nail, the look is playful without being over-the-top. “I love doing strawberry patterns on a set as if the nails are mimicking wallpaper or fabric,” says Minerva. “The bright summery baby blue looks so good with the red strawberry accents.”

To get the look, start with two coats of It’s A Boy by OPI—a soft, summery baby blue that sets the stage for the pattern. Once dry, use a detail brush or dotting tool to paint small, scattered strawberries across each nail using Big Apple Red. Vary the placement slightly to give it that wallpaper-inspired, all-over print feel. Then, add tiny green leaves to each berry with a fine brush for a realistic touch. A white dot or two on each strawberry can help create that juicy, just-picked effect.

Hyper Realism

For a manicure that feels more like art than polish, hyper-realistic strawberry nails are the ultimate showstopper. With textured finishes, dimensional seeds, and sculpted green tops, these designs bring strawberries to life in a way that’s bold, tactile, and totally unexpected. “It’s cute and fun, and there are so many different ways to achieve it,” says Minerva. This version leans into the drama using gel sculpting, high-shine topcoats, and 3D accents to mimic the real thing. To recreate the look, ask for a jelly red base layered with raised details, like gold or white microbeads for seeds and dimensional leaf shapes made from gel or acrylic. Best saved for special occasions, events, or just flexing on Instagram.

French With Polka Dots

A French mani is always a classic, but sprinkle in tiny strawberries and playful polka dots? That’s a fresh take you can rock all summer long. Square nails are the perfect backdrop here—the clean edges make those sweet little berries and dots pop with sharp, modern look. “The secret to crisp details is good nail art brushes and pigmented gel” says Minerva, who recommends starting with a sheer pink base and fresh white tips, then dotting on mini strawberries and scattered polka dots for a look that’s both polished and cheeky.

3D Strawberry Tips

3D tips take fruity nails to the next level…literally. This design builds playful dimension right on your fingertips, with sculpted berries popping off crisp nail tips for a look that’s equal parts fun and artful. Vicki Ornellas, Salon Perfect Global Nail Stylist, says the process is all about precision. Start with one coat of a juicy red base and cure it, then carefully apply the green gel to shape the stems and flash cure to set. Using a dotting tool, add white dots, cure again, and finish with a topcoat to seal everything in. Easy, simple and a total show-stopper. Need we say more?

Mix + Match

Maximalism is in full force right now, and that means each nail gets to be its own unique canvas. Mix-and-match strawberry designs embrace this playful spirit, combining glossy reds, soft pinks, leafy greens, and unexpected patterns to create a set that’s vibrant and full of personality. Boyce loves pairing hand-painted berries with abstract dots and stripes, crafting looks that feel fresh and spontaneous every time. This mani is perfect for anyone who wants their nails to be as dynamic and individual as they are—whether you’re headed to a summer music festival, brunch with friends, or a sunny day at the beach.

Strawberry Chrome

Strawberry chrome nails take sweet summer style and give it a sleek, futuristic twist. The shiny, mirror-like chrome makes those tiny seeds gleam against a bold red or hot pink base. “Think hot pink base, chrome seeds, and green flames as leaves,” says Boyce. Chrome adds a cool dimension that plays perfectly with the rounded shapes of strawberries, making the whole look pop in a way that’s totally Y2K in the best way. Wear it to parties, festivals or even to an outdoor wedding—you won’t regret it.

Minimalist + Clean

Though we love a bold nail moment, minimalism is far from fading. Strawberry French tips are a perfect example—delicate mini berries placed just on the tips or scattered sparingly over a nude base keep the look modern and clean. Boyce points out that this subtle approach lets the playful strawberry motif shine without overwhelming, making it ideal for everyday wear or more polished occasions. It’s a fresh way to nod to the trend while keeping things sleek and sophisticated, and is proof that sometimes less really is more.

The OG

Summer and strawberries go hand in hand, so it’s no surprise the classic design has become a staple in the fruit trend. A super fun and easy to achieve, whether you’re getting it done professionally or trying your hand at home, the look features bright red strawberries dotted with perfectly spaced seeds and topped with crisp green leaves, usually set against a soft nude or pastel base that lets the design pop. To get those flawless seeds, Ornellas recommends using a dotting tool, then going in with a fine detail brush to add leaves and accents.