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Fourth of July weekend is the perfect excuse to go all out with your nails—and honestly, the cuter, the better. Whether you’re spending the day at a lake, dancing at a rooftop party, or just vibing with your friends under the fireworks, a fun red, white, and blue mani is a total must.
We’ve rounded up some patriotic nail ideas that are perfect for the holiday. From playful designs to sparkly accents, these festive nail ideas are giving major summer energy. Keep scrolling to find all the nail design inspiration for your next nail appointment.
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Patriotic Fourth of July Nails
1. Patriotic Mix & Match Nails
We’re starting off the nail inspo round-up with a cute and girly take on the 4th of July holiday. How cute is the mix-and-match design on these nails? There’s a little bit of everything!
2. Red Star Nails
Looking for a minimalist 4th of July nail idea? These red star nails are so simple, clean, and cute for the summer holiday.
3. Fun 4th of July Mix & Match Nails
We are obsessed with this ensemble of 4th of July nails! Each nail has its design, and the ring finger is outlined in a thin silver sparkle line, which elevates the design. These are just too cute.
4. Sparkly Blue Swirl Nails
Make things sparkle with these sparkly blue nails. It’s a simple design but feels elevated and festive for the holiday weekend.
5. Short Cherry Red Nails
We’re calling it…cherry red is the nail color of summer and it’s the perfect shade to celebrate the holiday. You can never go wrong with a gorgeous tint of red nails — simple and sweet, just how we like it.
6. Summer Picnic Nails
Want a unique Fourth of July nail design? These summer picnic nails are red, white, and blue and full of cute summer fruit. This is a design we’re sure no one else will be sporting this year.
7. Red & White Coastal Nails
A New England summer always sounds dreamy this time of year. So, even if you’re not in the region, you can still channel all the coastal vibes with these adorable red and white coastal-inspired nails.
8. Blue Floral Swirl Nails
Blue nails aren’t making us feel blue this 4th of July — in fact, these nails are giving us all the smiles. The stunning blue swirl design mixed with solid blue and floral patterns is so joyful for the summer season.
9. Cobalt Blue Nails
Simple always makes a statement when you have as stunning of color as these cobalt blue nails. It’s the perfect color for summer and the holiday weekend.
10. Yeehaw Sparkle Star Nails
The Texas girls in us were immediately drawn to this adorable, festive nail design. Plus, we think the sparkles and star details make them the perfect nail design for the Fourth of July.
11. Blue Marble Nails
Take on the summer heat with these stunning blue marble nails! They are the perfect cool tone and calming nail design for the season.
12. Tomato Summer Nails
While many people are talking about sardine summer, we’re still stuck in the aesthetic of last year’s tomato summer. It truly was the cutest vibes, and these nails check all the boxes. While they aren’t blatantly patriotic, they are still an adorable design for a midsummer barbecue.
13. 4th of July Blush Nails
How fun are these 4th of July blush nails? We love the simple technique of this design. The touch of blue glitter on the ring finger makes this design stand out too.
14. Cherry Ice Cream Nails
Nothing says summer like cherries, ice cream, and the red, white, and blue color scheme, and this nail design encapsulates every one of those things.
15. Iridescent 4th of July Nails
These 4th of July nails are simply mesmerizing. We are obsessed with the iridescent nail polish and the white star design makes these a stunning design for the holiday.
