
All I want to wear right now are orange nails—I've saved 17 designs.
If there's one summer nail trend that’s unexpectedly taking center stage right now, it’s orange. Previously saved for occasional summer pedicures or bold festival looks, this lively color has made a strong resurgence—now seen on the nails of fashion insiders and editors as a prominent trend. From burnt orange to soft peach French tips and bright neon tangerine, orange nails seem to be everywhere at the moment. The charm of orange lies in its surprising adaptability. It complements all skin tones, works seamlessly with both neutrals and vibrant colors in your wardrobe, and has a more exciting feel than red nails. It appears stylish as a solid color, but is also an enjoyable shade to explore if you're interested in nail art. While orange nail designs are perfect for spring and summer, burnt orange shades are equally suitable as we transition into autumn. Below, I’m sharing the orange nail designs I’ve been saving for my next trip to the salon—from subtle ombré to glazed citrus tips, you’ll want to save them all.
**Orange Nail Designs**
1. **Orange Chrome**
Chrome nails are here to stay, and this orange chrome variant is ideal for summer holidays.
2. **Orange Micro French Tips**
Colorful French tips are always a delightful choice, and they look especially lovely in orange as a micro French for summer.
3. **Orange Flowers**
3D nail art is on trend, and these orange flowers are absolutely beautiful.
4. **Terracotta Nails**
For an autumn/winter orange nail design or if you're seeking a subtler shade, terracotta is the ideal choice.
5. **Bright Orange**
Hermès Nail Enamel in Orange Boîte (£46) could be the ultimate bright orange nail color.
6. **Neon Orange French Tips**
French tips are a fantastic way to play with vibrant and neon orange shades.
7. **Reverse Pastel Orange French Manicure**
An exquisite pastel orange reverse French manicure.
8. **Orange Watercolour Nails**
The colors in this orange watercolour nail design are stunning.
9. **Orange Ombré**
Orange serves as a fantastic accent color in a French ombré.
10. **Short Orange French Tips**
Short nails with an orange French tip look exceptionally chic.
11. **Orange Jelly**
This orange jelly manicure with a blue French tip is incredibly fun.
12. **Orange Sorbet**
The sorbet shade of this manicure is almost too good to eat.
13. **Orange Almond French**
Almond nails combined with orange French tips? Simply divine.
14. **Blue and Orange Nail Art**
If you're seeking summer nail inspiration, consider trying blue and orange nail art. The combination is reminiscent of summer.
15. **Coral Nails**
Coral serves as a stylish alternative to brighter shades of orange.
16. **Neon Orange**
This neon orange hue is absolutely stunning and perfect for summertime.
17. **Tortoiseshell Nail Art**
Orange provides a great base for a vibrant tortoiseshell manicure.
**The Best Orange Nail Polishes**
- Hermès
Les Mains Hermès Nail Enamel in Orange Boîte
- Essie
Nail Polish in Meet Me at Sunset
- OPI
Infinite Shine Nail Polish in Dreamsicle
- H&M
Nail Polish in Orange Pop






















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