24 Neon-Orange Nail Designs to Add Some Zing to Your Next Manicure

Put a fun twist on the classic french manicure with orange tips, an almond nail shape, and crystal embellishments. This manicure feels like the first thing you'd see if you searched "summer orange nail designs" on Pinterest.

Keep it cute and simple with no designs, like this neon-orange manicure. The color is just as impactful as any nail art, thanks to that gorgeous contrast that it provides against any skin tone.

Don't worry, adding a matte topcoat won't take away from your eye-catching neon manicure. In fact, when opting for burnt orange nails or a deeper variation of the typically very bright hue, the finish makes them stand out even more.

Use the fluorescent shade to create a gradient effect that fades into your natural nail color for a look that's perfect for both long and short nails. Additionally, when it starts to grow out the gap between your nail and the extensions won't be too obvious.

These orange-and-yellow swirl nails will have all eyes on you. This design feels like something out of the '70s.

As matte top coats continue to prove: the finish of a manicure matters. So it makes sense that your nails will look extra-alluring when you opt for a shimmery neon-orange nail polish.

While the flame nail trend has been around for years, it's still coming in hot present day and makes for a great set of nails. Add it on top of a traditional french manicure and you'll have a masterpiece like this one.

You don't need extensions to make you orange manicure stand out. Spruce up your natural nails by adding neon-orange swirls on top of a neutral base.

Ever since taking over social media in 2020, the V-cut french manicure is one of the chicest nail-art trends around and looks even better in orange.

Channel your inner artist by playing with dots and abstract shapes to create an orange set that you'll never want to change.

Want to keep things simple while still having some color in your manicure? A subtle outline manicure with neon orange is the way to go.

You can never go wrong with a simple french manicure. Even better is when the tips are neon orange instead of a traditional white.

Combine two chic nail styles — an ombré design and a matte finish — for a head-turning manicure.

Add diamonds to any nail set to add some extra spice to your design. Tack on a super-long length? That's a winning combination if you ask us.

For a modern twist on the beloved french manicure, try a negative-space design. This one fills the space of the french tip with a brighter orange.

Let the vibrant hue shine by incorporating a marble effect on your tips. That way, you ca play with more than one orange shade at once.

Get even more creative with your nails by adding a color that's just as vibrant and bold to your other hand for a nice contrast.

Play with different shades of orange to create a chic, striped nail design. You can even play with the positioning of the lines on each finger.

Layering neon-orange stripes over a simple base with 3D accents will always make your nails pop.

You can never go wrong playing with different tones of orange in a single manicure.

Consider this your sign to finally try the Ed Hardy-inspired cross nail-art trend with two complimentary colors: orange and red.

Clear nails can be orange, too. Add some swirls and glitter to create a nail look that you'll be obsessed with.

Nothing makes a statement quite like chrome nails, and you don't have to stick to a neutral color palette. The chrome used for this orange manicure adds a gorgeous pearlescent finish to the nail.

Glow-in-the-dark nails are just as fun as an adult as they were when you were a child. You're grown-up version can even include a bold shade like orange instead of the traditional blue, pink, or white.

— Additional reporting by Ariel Baker

Ariel Baker is the associate editor for PS Beauty. Her areas of expertise include celebrity news, beauty trends, and product reviews. She has additional bylines with Essence and Forbes Vetted.