Tutti frutti nail art is set to be the biggest nail trend this summer and you can get the look from just £4. We all love a beauty trend switch-up, whether it’s a bold new lipstick shade or a dramatic hair colour transformation.
But if you’re looking for a quick, easy, and temporary way to experiment with trends there’s one great place to start – your nails. A fresh manicure can instantly lift your mood and give you a confidence boost, and if there’s one thing we love it’s a bold new bit of nail art.
If the ‘clean girl nails’ trend (think nude, glossy, and plain) that’s been dominating the beauty world’s inspo boards lately isn’t your cup of tea, we’ve got the perfect colourful alternative for the summer season – tutti frutti nails.
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In contrast to the minimalist, understated aesthetic of the clean girl mani, tutti frutti nails are all about injecting some colour and joy into your nail art. Picture fruity designs, 3D nail art, and fruit salad-inspired colour combinations, reports the Mirror.
These playful nails are the perfect accessory for the warmer weather, but if you’re not quite ready to fully embrace the tutti frutti trend, keep it simple with a single fruit-inspired design. For example, delicate cherries painted on one nail with a solid coordinating colour – like red – on the rest.
But if you’re feeling adventurous, why not go all out with a different fruit on each nail? You could even add some 3D charms or gems to really make them pop.
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While you can definitely pop over to your favourite nail technician for a professional touch, these designs are surprisingly easy to recreate at home. All you need is a steady hand and some vibrant nail polish or if you’re not artistically inclined some stick-on nail decals.
If you fancy the challenge of painting them yourself, grab a narrow nail art brush like this Boots Nail Art Tools 5pk, £4 here, and simply dip it into your chosen nail varnish colour. Then just paint the fruit design you want on your nails.
Luckily, fruit prints are relatively simple to create; for bananas, all you need is a yellow curve, while cherries, grapes and blueberries are simply little dots with some added details. If you need some inspiration, this TikTok video from MiaStudio shows you how to quickly and easily replicate some fruity images.
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For those who don’t have a steady hand or just want a quicker and easier option, these Le Mini Macaron Flower Power Mini Nail Stickers, £5 here, offer plenty of adorable nail stickers including fruits like cherries, strawberries, oranges and lemons. To use them, simply paint your base coat or colour, then apply the stickers on top before sealing with a clear top coat to prevent peeling or chipping job done!
If you’re after a quick and easy solution, Lottie London’s Stay Press’d – Watermelon press on nails, £6.95 here, are just the ticket. With their cute watermelon-inspired design featuring a pink base and green tips, you can simply press them on and be ready to go in seconds, without needing to wait ages for a top coats to dry.
