40 Fourth Of July 2023 Nail Art Ideas That Are Festive But Not Cheugy

Subtle and oh so sweet, Kourtney Kardashian’s cherry-filled mani is an instant fave for summer.

ICYMI, aura nails are having their main character moment.

Two is always better than one. Go double French with blue and red tips for a classic Fourth of July look.

Elevate a minimal milk bath manicure with some blue-hued pressed flowers.

White nails alone are a summer staple. But to make them more festive, paint on gold star decals for something unexpected.

Paint the tips and the bottom of your nail bed with a mini half-moon with a mix of red, white, and blue to create some negative space. The contrast is dynamic.

Warning: you will see a lot of French mani variations on this list. This one features small star showers in red, white, and blue.

Opt for blue rhinestones for your Fourth mani.

For all of the coquette vibes this summer, this adorable strawberry set is *it.*

Take cues from Christina Aguilera’s recent headline-making mani and opt for 3D details.

Opt for muted soft shades of the classic July Fourth colors in fun designs like gingham and stripes for a nail look that will make you happy just looking at it.

Cobalt swirl designs look whimsical and mesmerizing.

Jennifer Lopez’s micro French manicure features a sparkling silver polish that mimics midnight fireworks.

Stripes, tie-dye, stars, and glitter — mix it all on your hand for the ultimate Independence Day nail art.

Elevate clear nails with some holographic polish for an otherworldly mermaidcore vibe.

Wear your love for the iconic summer dessert on your nails with these adorable French tips with rainbow sprinkles

Go classic and simple with a deep blue shade.

Want to be festive without being too festive? Opt for these chrome star decals against a barely-there nail polish hue.

Muted blue and red painted on each side of the nail make a really stunning combo.

Try the high-shine, lip gloss-inspired nail art trend that has celebs like Kim Kardashian and Hailey Bieber obsessed

The tongue and mouth decals give off seriously cool rocker vibes.

You don’t have to use red, white, and blue all at once to be festive. Stick to one color mix in different shades, like this double-blue French mani with a “cool-girl” twist.

Elevate shimmery red and blue star designs and watercolor tips with a matte finish.

The Fourth is just as much about the food — especially all the sugary goodness — as it is about the beach, fireworks, and celebrating America. Get inspired by the ice cream, sprinkles, donuts, and other desserts you’ll be eating with these fun designs that drip at an angle on the nail.

Trade in silver and gold shades for blue stars instead.

Traditionally, a French manicure features a sheer pink base color, with a stark white tip painted on top with sharp, crisp lines. On the other hand, an American manicure is meant to appear a bit softer and less contrasted, featuring a slightly more peach-colored base color, along with a more subtle off-white tip creating the look of “your natural nail beds, but much better.”

Dress up a classic French mani with cherries and stars that all but scream the Fourth.

This recent Tiffany-inspired mani on Hailey Bieber is no doubt a vibe for summertime.

The more glitter the better, IMO.

If you want to take a more quiet approach to celestial nail art, place small star decals on one finger and paint the rest a single shade. Not only will these adorable designs really pop, it’s just so clean and nicely put together.

Brighter hues of blue and red make great colors for Fourth of July nails. Opt for turquoise and a cherry red to paint stripes, flowers, and stars all over.

For the mani minimalists, pearly glazed donut nails are an effortless go-to year round.

These white star decals against a dark blue shimmery background are a dreamy Fourth of July manicure.

Sometimes you don’t have to right on the nose. These gingham and cherry nails are season-appropriate while being more unique than the most obvious Fourth of July nails.

You really don’t need to stick to red, white, and blue. This combo of neon turquoise and pink still feels festive while going the non-traditional route.

Navy nails are really a staple you can rock well beyond the Fourth. This dip manicure with matte shimmer is just so stunning and perfect for the night luxe aesthetic.

Turn the French mani on its side and drape red and blue stripes and white stars at an angle at the top of your nail.

Daisy nails are one of the most fun trends to incorporate in any mani for a summery upgrade.

Mix all summer’s most iconic prints — gingham, stripes, and cherries — on one hand to really ring in the holiday.

Mix shades and glitter finishes on different nails for mix of festive nails that are fun and classic.