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18 Instagram-Worthy Nail Art Designs to Celebrate the Fourth of July

By ELLE.com
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Instagram + @aliciatnails + paintboxnails

This summer, observe the holiday with low-key patriotism via popsicle-inspired art, fruity ombré, oceanic waves, and more from our favorite Instagram nail artists.

Cherry Pie

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Instagram + @aliciatnails

Sweet as cherry pie. Rep the ultimate summer treat on your nails with this fruity design. You'll be the star of every summer BBQ. Best paired with a Shirley Temple.

Design by @aliciatnails

Groovy Baby

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Instagram+ @chillhouse

Painted while streaming the “Summer of ‘69” we like to think. The groovy feel of these is very Farrah Fawcett-meets-the-discotech. The wavy color combination of red, white, and blue stripes also reps the good ole U. S. of A in a vintage way.

Design by @chillhouse

Doodles

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Instagram +@mpnails

Take your freewheeling art to your nails. The creamy swiggles on the white background give off are a fun play on classic white stripes.

Design by @mpnails

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Talk to the Hand

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Instagram +nailjob

This nail look puts a new spin on talk to the hand. The white base makes the red lips pop and adds just the right amount of 'tude to your fourth-of-July look. God Bless America but with sass. (Gigantic wedding ring not included.)

Design by @nailjob

Big Red

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Instagram + @paintboxnails

Red bottoms (and tops) with this look. The negative space inside the dramatic red make your natural nail beds the star of the show.

Design by @paintboxnails

Sparkler tips

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Instagram @naominailsnyc

Turn your nails into sparkly fireworks with a smattering of holographic glitter.

Design by @naominailsnyc

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Negative Nail

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Here's a classic negative nail—half moons and tips—with an Americana spin in red, white, and blue.

Design by @paintboxnails

Get Wavy

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Staying poolside or hitting the beach this holiday? Let your mani match your setting with a wave-inspired design.

Design by @asabree

Nasty Woman

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For those still fighting.

Design by @misspopnails

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American Art

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If you're more into art than politics, highlight your love of a modern American artist like Alexander Calder.

Design by @polishjoey for @vanityprojects

Stargirl

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Skip the stripes and stick to an all-star mani.

Design by @sxdie_j for @wahnails

Hot Dog

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Sun's out, buns out.

Design by Woouma JJ @heavenpark

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Popsicle Cool

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Match your mani to the iconic Firecracker popsicle with a three-colored wave.

Design by @cassmariebeauty

Watermelon

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A juicy way to celebrate 4th of July best involves watermelon. Imitate the fruit with an red ombre that fades into white with green tips. Once dry, dot your design with black seeds.

Design by @i_heart_nailart

Red, White and No Blue

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If USA's color trio is DTM, pick two for a simple nail you can wear long past the holiday.

Design by @ladyfancynails

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A Literal Take

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Upgrade a graphic nail with the most straightforward, yet minimalist, way to reference Independence day: the date.

Design by @jinsoon

Fresh Half and Half

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Stay neutral with this half french tip, half glitter nail.

Design by @hollyfalconenails

Fireworks

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Fireworks are arguably the best part of 4th of July. For this explosive look, contrast a matte base with metallic nail polish for the fireworks to make the design pop.

Design by @ilaeti

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