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A manicure is forever one of the best ways to lift your mood, which is why we’d imagine that a fruity manicure would remind you that life can be sweet — even if the fruit in question is technically out of season. While fall is normally synonymous with apples and pumpkins, it seems like cherry manicures are a nail trend this year. And when you think about how amazing cherries are — either baked in a pie or hanging out on top of your sundae — you may very well jump on board.
Cherries can stand for so much. Sure, they sometimes have a sexual connotation, but aside from that, cherry trees are usually a symbol of renewal. In Japan, the cherry tree — known as the Sakura — often symbolizes prosperity and fresh beginnings. And since cherry blossoms don’t last too long, they’re also celebrated for beautifying the world while in bloom. Funny, since when you’re out getting a manicure, a fresh look and beautiful nail art are two things you’re normally seeking.
If you’re looking for some inspiration before your next mani, you should look no further than some of these rad cherry nails that are popping up on Instagram. There are so many varieties that you can keep the theme going all season long.
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For example, you can focus on the cherry blossom itself if you want to be a bit more subtle. Or…
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You can dive in there and get a little crazy with it. Perhaps you can just use cherries as your accent.
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Or, you can make cherries your entire theme.
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A cherry nail can look very elegant, like these similar sets:
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They can definitely get people talking — like these:
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If you prefer a darker polish, here’s proof that you don’t need to heavily depend on red to totally “nail” cherries:
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No matter what type of design you choose, it’ll be a winning look for fall. And if you’re not too fond of representing fruit out of season, at least you can gather inspiration for next spring.