10 Pretty Strawberry-Themed Nail Art Designs To Inspire Your Manicure This Strawberry Season

By Rachel Yohannan on 29 Jan 2023

Senior Digital Editor

Crazy cat lady who loves afternoon tea, kawaii Japanese fashion, and all things Sanrio.

Strawberries have always been popular - be it as a flavour or design motif. And with Lirika Matoshi's famous Strawberry Midi Dress going viral in recent years, the fruit has been gaining even more hype, especially when it comes to fashion and beauty trends. We can see why - strawberries are small and cute, and their reddish shade makes them look visually attractive right off the bat.

Now that it's strawberry season, here are 10 pretty strawberry nail art designs which you can take inspiration from for your next pampering session. Show these to your go-to nail salon in Singapore, and have them recreate your favourite looks!

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#1: Strawberries and cream

Photo from @beautybybritt_w via Instagram

Remember nomming on those round little strawberry candies with swirly pink and white patterns during your childhood days? Get a dose of nostalgia with this strawberries and cream design that’s both quirky and feminine at the same time!

#2: Dainty daisies

Photo from @luckycow.nails via Instagram

While strawberries still take centre stage here, tiny little daisy motifs add an uber cute touch. The best part is that despite the design being very detailed, it’s pretty low-maintenance, as any nail regrowth will not be jarringly noticeable thanks to the French tips on a nude base.

#3: Sequin and rhinestone galore

Photo from @millefleur_kobe via Instagram

Love all things sparkly? This blingy nail art design will be right up your alley. Instead of being hand-drawn, the strawberry and hearts here are solely made of sequin flakes and rhinestones, down to the green strawberry leaves and gold stems! The trick is to use tiny embellishments instead of large ones for a delicate, tasteful look.

#4: 3D chocolate-dipped effect

Photo from @ainhoa_beautyandnails via Instagram

The best way to eat strawberries is to dip them in melted chocolate! Wear your love for fruity chocolate fondue feasts with a 3D depiction of just that - complete with a realistic, drizzled effect. Warning, these might just keep getting you hungry every so often!

#5: Negative space and subtle glitter

Photo from @mandalanailroom via Instagram

An otherwise plain negative space french manicure is dressed up with just two dainty strawberry motifs per nail and a coating of silver glitter. Simple and sweet!

Photo from @mandalanailroom via Instagram

#6: Realistic hand-painted art

Photo from @kaddyfromthewest via Instagram

Don’t these look very much like the real thing? While these hand-painted strawberries are super detailed with lots of dimension - check out the shading on the leaves and seeds - the half-nail design prevents them from looking too overwhelming, and allows some space for the strawberry stems.

Photo from @kaddyfromthewest via Instagram

#7: Green vines for colour contrast

Photo from @natsuko_kawase via Instagram

One would probably imagine a pinkish colour scheme when it comes to strawberry nail art, but these designs here bring a fresh take with colour contrast in the form of green vines. As pastel shades are used throughout, this contrast is not overly striking, allowing the colours to work seamlessly together. Spot the cute little blooms too!

Photo from @natsuko_kawase via Instagram

#8: Candy-inspired

Photo from @nail_yuuuu via Instagram

Candy-inspired nails are all the rage these days, especially those with 3D gel embellishments that bring about a gummy-like appearance. They don’t always have to be in bright colours - clear gel works just as well to create that “squishy” jellified look! Aside from single or multiple strawberry motifs against plain white backgrounds, the drippy details that resemble white chocolate make these look oh-so-yummy!

Photo from @nail_yuuuu via Instagram

The wording reads “strawberry milk” in Japanese, but you can always switch that out for illustrations of the juicy red fruit instead.

#9: Checkered backgrounds

Photo from @steady.hand via Instagram

A fun way to make your manicure appear more vibrant without going overboard is to use thick checkered patterns in a monochromatic colour palette. Here, the checks are in dark pink, nude, and white to complement the strawberries on the other nails. A matte finish and lines that aren’t stick-straight on purpose contribute to an overall kitschiness.

Photo from @ricekittynails via Instagram

Thin-lined checkers also look great! Since these are done solely in white here, the brighter strawberries can be layered over without the nails looking too cluttered. These are alternated with solid pastel shades with a slight shimmery sheen, allowing the fruity motifs to stand out more distinctly!

#10: Alternated with French tips

Photo from @nailexecutive via Instagram

A full set of digits dotted with a multitude of mini strawberries may look too over-the-top for some. This set thus strikes a good balance with simple French tips on some nails instead. Generally, we’d advise you to stick to the same colour palette throughout - white or red tips are perfect!