Cherry Pie
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
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
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
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
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
Instagram @naominailsnyc Turn your nails into sparkly fireworks with a smattering of holographic glitter.
Design by @naominailsnyc
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Negative Nail
Courtesy of Instagram Here's a classic negative nail—half moons and tips—with an Americana spin in red, white, and blue.
Design by @paintboxnails
Get Wavy
Courtesy of Instagram 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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American Art
Courtesy of Instagram 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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Popsicle Cool
Courtesy of Instagram Match your mani to the iconic Firecracker popsicle with a three-colored wave.
Design by @cassmariebeauty
Watermelon
Courtesy of Instagram 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
Courtesy of Instagram 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
Courtesy of Instagram Upgrade a graphic nail with the most straightforward, yet minimalist, way to reference Independence day: the date.
Design by @jinsoon
Fresh Half and Half
Courtesy of Instagram Fireworks
Courtesy of Instagram 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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