23 July 4th nail designs that add a festive touch to the biggest trends of 2024 Consider getting a manicure for Independence Day before determining what to cook on the barbecue and what drinks to have in your refrigerator. Ultimately, having Fourth of July nails will provide an extra festive vibe to your holiday weekend.
It’s simple to fall back on a traditional American flag manicure, but you may embrace this year’s already well-liked nail trends by going with something more artistic, like geometric patterns or abstract squiggles, or, of course, the French manicure. Use press-on nails or nail stickers for a simple (but still Instagram-worthy) alternative if producing these looks at home seems too difficult. Here are some nail art ideas that are sure to elicit more “oohs” and “ahhs” than a fireworks show.
Stars in gold 23 July 4th nail designs that add a festive touch to the biggest trends of 2024
This mani is perfect for you if you’re more into a subdued patriotic look. It has brilliant gold stars set on a white background. According to Amy Lin Ling, white is “a versatile colour that can instantly brighten up your overall look.”
French fireworks
With its engine-red points adorned with blue and white glitter, this firework French adds a serious heat source. With the correct instrument, achieving equally perfect tips is simple. The Fleury Rose Nails French Brush is our favourite since it has an angled, narrow shape that
bluish crush
It’s not necessary to paint every colour of the American flag on your nails. Even though this vibrant design only has one patriotic blue nail polish shade—Essie Butler Please—it is still festive enough for any holiday get-together.
Cheery and Checkered
Red and blue nail polish were used by Ohio-based nail artist Hailey Lloyd to create a design reminiscent of a patchwork. Nail artist and CEO of Nailing Hollywood Mazz Hanna says you can replicate it by taping off the area you wish to colour and filling it in with
Silver Stars
Betina Goldstein, a nail artist, created this starry manicure with negative space if you’re searching for a minimalist appearance. Since Goldstein used star-shaped Swarovski crystals on top of Essie Sheer Fantasy, you don’t have to be an expert to apply it.
French Squiggle
The colours and squiggles in this style give a whimsical touch to the traditional French manicure. Beetles Gel Polish Nail Art Liner, which boasts a very thin brush for effortless and accurate application, was used to make it.
Connected
This geometric red and blue pattern on a light pink backdrop was inspired by a manicure salon in New York City, Paintbox. This creative manicure will draw attention, whether you stick to the original colour scheme or combine it with a traditional white foundation.
Cuticles with a Star Spangled Design
A Fourth of July makeover for the inverted French manicure. Where a traditional eggshell white stripe would emerge on the cuticles, nail artist Sami Nelson applied little stars. Hanna suggests to begin creating those little stars, make a small dot first.
Star Spangled Banners
Wear stars and stripes as fine-line glitter and abstract squiggles for nail art fit for a museum.
Blue Glimmer
Kristen Mackoul, a content creator, opted for a subtle yet cheerful blue-and-white star pattern for her nail art. Her nail artist used airbrush to the star details and dip powder to the nail foundation.
French understated
All nail lengths look excellent with this simple take on the Fourth of July manicure: a micro-French with tiny sweeps of red, white, and blue paint. It’s also quite simple to perform at home. The manicurist responsible for the style, Katora Gaines, advises beginning with a
French manicure twice
The creator of this double-French manicure, Aamirah of @abrowngirlrecommends, has named it the “Sailor Moon manicure,” because the lead character happens to wear an outfit with the colours of the American flag. It also consists of
Transparent Acrylics
An ombré manicure design with a patriotic theme is sure to be popular if you’re a mani maximalist. This design was created by Illinois-based nail technician Monica Valencia and includes vibrant blue on one hand and bright red colour on the other, with a playful
Blue, White, and Red “Dotticure”
For obvious reasons, manicurist Shachi Pandya called this design a “dotticure.” To get the look, Pandya used manicure paints from Sinful Colours in Endless Blue and Essie in Forever Yummy. She recommends employing a dotting tool to ensure more accuracy and organisation.
Patriotic Mashup
Sahira, a nail artist, hand-painted vertical stripes on her client’s middle finger, cherries on her pointer finger, and a reworked French pattern on her pinky to create this contemporary manicure style with a patriotic colour scheme. Each nail gives a unique and
Metallized Stars
To have your nails done for the Fourth of July, you don’t have to visit a salon. Ask the designer Maritza Williams, who created this look with Olive & June Shimmery Super Star Press-Ons. The neutral foundation of these press-ons is topped with a sprinkling of white stars.
Emilee Crain
A festive French nail artist, elevated her red, white, and blue French manicure with vibrant accents like gingham, cherries, and flowers. Crain claims you can easily replicate the flowers at home, even though she used a brush to make these elaborate patterns.
Metallized Stripes
Try enhancing striped nail art with some foil, as nail artist Chanel Smith did, for a Fourth of July manicure design that’s as striking as a fireworks display. “Applying a layer of gel base coat over your stripe design and curing” can help you get the appearance.
Negative Area
Negative space was used by Iowa-based manicure artist Skyler Keifer to create this eye-catching nail style. Keifer painstakingly painted abstract squiggles with a liner brush, creating a stunning contrast with their client’s natural, exposed nail.
French dots
Another contemporary interpretation of the classic French manicure, this dotted pattern by Gianna Palombo is easy to accomplish on your own. To do this, all you’ll need is a dotting tool for accuracy, a patriotic polish for the tips, and a neutral polish for the foundation.
Soft Glitter
Do you want a modest yet eye-catching manicure style sans the red and blue? You’ll love famous manicure artist Mo Qin’s undetectable French manicure. The tips’ finely ground, silver glitter outline catches light and shines like sparkles.
Nails with stripes
Owner of Tips Nail Bar Leeanne Colley made this striped nail art in two simple steps: She painted a thin line beneath the block of colour after applying red polish to half of her nail.
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