Are you looking for the latest ideas and tips on creating cherry nails? You’ve come to the right place! This guide will explain how to make the most popular nail shapes with cherry design. Our experts will comment on the best nail design materials and share professional tips and secrets. So whether you’re a beginner or an experienced nail artist, this guide has something for everyone!
The most popular nail shapes for cherry nails
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 | Babalal Long press-on acrylic coffin nails with French tips and red cherries with rhinestones [Long] Colors: white, nude pink 80+ Ratings | |
 | Foccna Medium length almond press-on nails with cherries and other design elements [Medium length] Colors: nude beige, yellow, red, green 120+ Ratings | |
 | Kamize Almond mendium length press-on acrylic nails with cherries and French tip design [Medium length] Colors: white, nude beige 900+ Ratings | |
 | Imsohot Glossy press-on toe nails with cherry design, glitter and rhinestones [Long] Colors: black, white 20+ Ratings | |
 | Babalal Long stiletto acrylic press-on nails in red and nude pink colors with cherry design and matte finish [Long] Colors: red, nude pink 100+ Ratings |
One of the most popular nail shapes for cherry nails is the oval shape. This shape is perfect for those who want to achieve a natural look. The oval shape also provides more surface area to work with when creating designs. Check out our tutorial if you’re unsure how to file your nails into an oval shape.
Another popular nail shape for cherry nails is the square shape. This shape is perfect for those who want a clean and polished look. The square shape also gives you more control when creating designs. Check out our tutorials if you’re unsure how to file your nails into a square shape.
These shapes will look great not only for cherry designs. As an alternative, you may like daisy nail designs, bling-bling nails, or nails with butterflies.
Featured base colors for cherry nail designs
The most popular base colors for cherry nails are white, nude, and black. These colors provide a blank canvas for you to work with. They also help to make your designs pop! The other variants are dark red, light pink, and glitter.
White: This color is perfect for those who want a natural look.
Nude: This color is perfect for those who want a clean and polished look.
Black: This color is perfect for those who want their designs to pop!
Dark red: This color is perfect for those who want a bold and dramatic look.
Light pink: This color is perfect for those who want a delicate and feminine look.
Glitter: This color is perfect for those who want to add some sparkle to their nails!
If you’re unsure which colors would work best for your cherry nails, we recommend trying out different combinations until you find one you love!
How to draw a cherry on a nail?
To draw a cherry on your nail, start by painting your nails with a base color of your choice. Then, use a dotting tool or a toothpick to create the cherry’s stem. Next, use a red polish to make the cherry itself. Finally, add a top coat to seal your design.
There are many ways to draw a cherry on your nails. You can use a dotting tool, a toothpick, or a pen!
If you’re using a dotting tool:
- Dip the dotting tool into the red polish.
- Gently press the dotting tool onto the nail.
- Repeat until you have created as many cherries as you desire!
If you’re using a toothpick:
- Dip the toothpick into the red polish.
- Gently press the toothpick onto the nail.
- Repeat until you have created as many cherries as you desire!
If you’re using a pen:
- Dip the pen into the red polish.
- Gently press the pen onto the nail.
- Repeat until you have created as many cherries as you desire!
Once you have drawn your cherries, you can add leaves, stems, or even a little glitter.
Cherry stickers and nail stamps
Cherry stickers and nail stamps are also popular choices for Cherry Nail Designs. Stickers are an easy way to add some pizzazz to your nails without having to do any painting. So, if you’re looking for an easier way to create cherry nails, you can always use stickers or nail stamps. These products are readily available online and in beauty stores.
To use a cherry sticker:
- Peel the sticker off of the backing.
- Place the sticker on the nail.
- Press down gently to secure the sticker.
- Repeat until all nails are complete!
To use a nail stamp:
- Apply your desired polish to the stamping plate.
- Scrape excess polish off of the plate.
- Press the stamper onto your nail.
- Repeat until all nails are complete! -Pick up the design with your stamper.
Stickers and stamps are a great way to create cherry nails without drawing them yourself. They are also an excellent option for those not confident in their painting skills.
Cherry nail design ideas
Now that you know how to create the perfect cherry nails, it’s time to get creative! Below, we’ve gathered some of our favorite cherry nail design ideas.
- For a simple and elegant look, try painting your nails with a white base color and adding a single red cherry to each pin.
- For a fun and festive look, try painting your nails with a glittery red polish and adding white cherries.
- For a bold and dramatic look, try painting your nails with a black base color and adding red cherries.
- For a cute and girly look, try painting your nails with a light pink base color and adding white or dark pink cherries.
We hope you enjoyed this guide on creating cherry nail designs!
Meet our Expert
Elaine Andrews is a professional nail technician with 12+ years of experience. She works both with gel and acrylic nails and creates artistic nail designs for her customers. She has been training nail technicians for over 6 years and is an author of her own patented nail courses. Feel free to use the comment field below to ask Elaine something you wanted to know about nails and manicures!