Just when you think the beauty sphere has moved past food-inspired beauty trends, a new contender emerges. Behold: fruit skin nails. Much like its predecessors which includes glazed donut skin and cinnamon cookie butter hair, the crux of the look is easily discerned from its name itself. That is, a form of nail art that resembles the outer layer of a ripe, juicy piece of fruit. Popular designs include watermelons, grapes, and even figs; a hyper-realistic aesthetic achieved with a kind of meticulous precision that (typically) goes beyond the skill level of nail art novices.
“The most challenging part of this look is to ensure it doesn’t look streaky,” points out Candice Tan, aspiring nail artist and an early adopter of the now-viral trend. “You really want to achieve this soft, well-blended fusion of colours—I think that is the heart and soul of what fruit skin nails are about.”
According to nail art professionals, the best way to do so is to rely on a variety of tools, from minuscule brushes to a dotting apparatus that allows for precise line work. “You can also opt for more sheer, glossy nail hues for the base, before layering a polish with a velvet-like finish over it to create the illusion of the soft, fuzzy texture of fruit skin,” advises Tan.
Whether you prefer a DIY venture or a professionally done set, the question remains: what type of fruit skin designs should you opt for? Luckily, Vogue Singapore has you covered. Below, a curation of the best fruit skin nails to try, from classic apple to delicate peach.
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Blueberry nails
2 / 8
Grape nails
3 / 8
Dragonfruit nails
4 / 8
Peach nails
5 / 8
Apple nails
6 / 8
Guava nails
7 / 8
Tomato nails
8 / 8
