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You know the saying.

When life gives you lemons, you make lemon nail art.

The citrus fruit is the perfect accent to incorporate into manicures.

pastel yellow french nails with lemon designs

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To help spark ideas for your next mani, weve rounded up 20 lemon nail looks.

FromFrench tipstomatte texture, see all the ways to wear the fruit manicure below.

Fresh Squeeze

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Talk about a fresh squeeze.

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The details and texture of the lemons and branches make this manicure feel so realistic.

French Twist

Add little lemon designs to aFrench manicureto give it a seasonal citrus spin.

you could add them to every nail or opt for accents.

French manicure with lemon accent designs

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The clear base lets the fruity accents really pop.

Lemon French

Work two trends into one manicure with lemon nail art andFrench tips.

The tiny lemons are charming and fun, while the French tips balance the look with sophistication.

tiny lemons on short clear nails

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Slice of Life

Why not expand the citrus theme and add limes to the mix?

The lemon and lime combo gives this simple French manicure a refreshing feel.

Mellow Yellow

Opting forpastel yellowtakes the manicure’s brightness down a notch.

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Incorporating lemon designs on some nails and French tips on others adds visual interest to this look.

Why stop at lemons when you might add watermelon, kiwis, strawberries, and oranges?

This look is like a fruit bowl at your fingertips.

French manicure with lemon and lime designs

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Mini Masterpiece

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This lemon manicure is a mini-masterpiece.

Each hand-painted fruit is so beautifully designed.

All of the little detailsfrom the stems to the skin of the lemonmake this an unforgettable look.

pastel yellow french manicure with lemons

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Pretty Pairs

Lemons are twice as nice in pairs.

To keep the look exciting, verify to place the lemons in different spots on each nail.

The lemon designs,floral accents, and French tips make this a dreamy manicure.

mix of small fruit nail art on nails

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The mix of lemons and the bright yellow French tips remind us of limoncello.

Sliced Up

Lemons can be worn two ways: sliced up and served whole.

While the fruit nail art makes this manicure feel vibrant and playful, thenude polishunderneath helps anchor the look.

manicure with realistic lemon designs

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Juicy Couture

Delightfully delicious, these lemon nails are anything but basic.

The fruit accents and speckled white background make the manicure come to life.

Lemon Fizz

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A true head-turner, this lemon manicure is guaranteed to draw attention.

lemons on nails with clear base

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The3D nail artis pretty incredible on its own.

However, adding alternating French tips in white and yellow will make this the perfect lemon nail look.

Get Into the Grove

Can you smell that?

french mani with lemons on accent nails

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These lemon nails are so realistic that you’re able to practically catch a whiff of citrus.

The milky nude polish serves as the perfect backdrop for these lifelike lemons.

Picnic Perfect

This manicure is definitely fitting for summer.

lemon manicure with french tips and white stripes

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Go beyond lemon nail art and include cucumbers, mint, tomatoes, andstrawberriesas well.

Matte Lemons

These lemon trees are full of life, featuring intricate branches and leaves.

The matte base adds texture and edge to the manicure.

lemon nail decals on nude base

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Lemon Drop

If all-over fruit designs aren’t your jam, take theminimalist route.

This simple take features a few ripe lemons on top of clear polish.

Molded Lemon

This molded lemon is an unexpected take on the nail look.

lemon nails with white background

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3D lemon nails

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nails with one small fruit on each finger

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nails with small lemons and leaves

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nails with small fruit on each nail

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nails with small lemons on a vine

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small lemons on clear nail polish

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moldy lemon nail art

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