With Fourth of July just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about how you’ll be showing your pride for the United States of America. Sure, you could always wear a cool, red, white, and blue ensemble. Or you could wear a classic cherry red lip, but if you want to get more creative, you could always show your patriotism through a set of chic nails.
As with any festive holiday, there comes a massive number of cool nail art ideas. That said, it can also be overwhelming to scroll through a virtually endless amount of photos to find the exact way you want to sport your nails. Luckily, we did the hard work for you.
If you’re looking for stylish Fourth of July nail ideas that don’t feel too cheesy, we’ve pulled together our favorite looks to inspire your next trip to the salon. Scroll down to see them all below, and be sure to save them on Instagram along the way.
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You can wear this shade every single day.
Leave it to Chanel to have the essential shade of red.
Wear this on its own or layered over a deep blue or black.
If you want to make a statement without going with a bright color, opt for white.
The subtle sheen of this is so eye-catching.
With a coat or two of this shade, you'll be ready for the beach.
These stickers make nail art so much easier.
Add a cool edge to your nails with this blue with gray undertones.
The perfect red orange shade for summer.
A bright shade of blue will look great on any skin tone.
Want an alluring red? Smith Cult has you covered.
Add this into your collection of go-to pastels.
Give your nails some extra care with Orly's Breathable collection, which uses advanced oxygen technology.
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