4th of July has always been one of my favorite holidays. I just love how casual, laid back, and fun it is! While most other holidays involve getting dressed up for dinner or an event, the 4th of July only requires you throw on some patriotic colors comfy clothes, and spend the day outdoors in the sunshine. However one thing I love putting some effort into for the day is cute 4th of July nail ideas! Fireworks, shiny finishes, bold colors, cute designs- I just love the opportunity to do something a little different with my nails.
4th of July Nail Ideas
For these ideas, I’ve focused on finding simple tutorials that anyone can take on whether it’s your first foray into DIY nail art or you’re all kitted out with the tools you need to create an amazing look. Whether you plan on doing your nails yourself or heading to the nail salon to level up your look, start here for some awesome inspiration!
Easy DIY 4th of July Firework Nail Art Tutorial
This tutorial keeps beginners in mind over at “She Knows” by utilizing skinny tape, rather than nail polish to create these delicate, darling little firework designs on each nail! Short on time? Just do the firework on one nail as an accent to a coordinating color on the rest!
Americana French
Give your average French nails a two-toned Americana twist with this idea from Essie!
Simple Gold Stars
Olive and June shows us just how simple a cute nail design can be when you opt for nail stickers instead of painting on nail art!
A Simple Geometric Nail Design
This easy design is all about your color pairing- pick your favorite patriotic color combo and copy this simple nail look by @paintboxnails for fun holiday nails.
Delicate Flowers
All you need is a nail dotting pen and some patriotic colors for this simple nail art idea! Love the delicate little flowers that you can adapt for any color scheme!
Stars and Stripes Nail Design
Essie shares this festive look and a tutorial on how to it yourself! While it looks intricate, the instructions are surprisingly straightforward!
Easy Red White and Blue Paint
It doesn’t get much easier than this! I love the somewhat rustic look of rough paint strokes as nail art. All this look takes is a neutral base coat and a few thin paint strokes topped with a little glitter! Just remember to wait for each color to dry so you don’t mix you nail polish colors!
Shooting Stars
Bright white sets the stage for a stellar nail look on the 4th of July because it’ll really make your designs pop! Use thin nail art brushes to create these tiny little shooting stars on your nails.
Video Tutorial for 4th of July Nail Art Patterns
Um. I LOVE these nail designs, especially the festive take on cheetah print?! So cute! While these look like they might be above my skill level, I might be willing to try them out for the end result- I’m obsessed. And this on is a video tutorial so you can be sure you’ll get all the details on how to DIY these super cute nail ideas.
Firework French
If you checked out our post on DIY Winter Nail Ideas, you know I love a good twist on a classic French. These little starbursts add the perfect patriotic touch to this red tipped French nail!
4th of July Pastels
Take the classic, bold colors associated with Independence Day and interpret them into pastels for a lighter look. But I love that this one still keeps it festive with stars and shimmery nail polish!
Easy Dotted Manicure
How easy is this cute nail look shared by @oliveandjune?! All that’s required here is a base coat – you could totally get creative color – and some simple nail polish dots for a delicate, festive manicure!
Color Block Nails
When in doubt- color block it up! No nail art skills required here, simply select some on-theme colors and get to painting!
4th of July Nail Art Ideas with a Video Tutorial
Check out these three ideas if you’re the type to prefer a video tutorial- she helps walk you through nail art basics to achieve these looks!
Colorful squiggles
While the caption suggests these as a fall nail look, I can totally picture them at an Independence Day party rather than as Thanksgiving nails. But hey, maybe it’s a good one to practice as your go-to holiday nail and all you have to do is switch up the colors!
Colorful Stars
I love the simplicity of this look shared by @amytran on Instagram! If you can paint stars, you can do this nail art! OR – just buy some nail stickers! I’ll share some of my favorite options at the end of this post!
Abstract Florals
I love these floral nails for the 4th of July! One, because the abstract look is so, so cute, but also because it’ll be a super forgiving nail art design to try out if you’re new to it!
Easy Americana
Something about this just looks so Americana style to me – maybe it looks a bit like a simplified bandana pattern? I don’t know what it is but I’m loving this subtle, monochrome design shared by Essie.
Sweet as cherry Pie
Nothing says “America” quite like cherry pie, am I right? I love how simple a little cherry pattern like this can be, too!
Nail Tools, Stickers, and Press-Ons for Easy 4th of July Nails
Here are some of the ways you can achieve awesome nail art. Whether you grab the tools you need to perfect the art of nail designs or opt for a shortcut, your nails will look great!
Patriotic Nail Stickers
Pick a nail color, then complete the nail art easily with these nail stickers! From fireworks to stripes to simple stars, you can achieve just about any design you want with nail stickers.
Nail Art Tools
Set yourself up for many creative holiday designs down the road by grabbing a cheap nail art tool kit like this one. It’s just $5!
Press on Nails for Independence Day
Ok, if you’ve tried the whole nail art thing and it’s not for you, don’t worry! Grab any of these press on nail kits for an easy shortcut to patriotic nail designs this 4th of July.
Rock your 4th of July Nails!
I hope you found some awesome nail design ideas to rock this Independence Day! Be sure to let us know how it goes in the comments! Looking for a cute hairstyle to rock, too? Check out our list of easy braided hairstyles for summer! And if you’re hosting, you’ll definitely want to check out our no-bake summer dessert ideas! Then, head on over to our post on 4th of July porch decor to start decorating!
