33 Simple 4th of July Nails for Summer Nail Inspiration

Are you celebrating the most patriotic of holidays with friends and family? Get a little bougie with some classy 4th of July Nails! Whether you want to dress up your natural nails or you like to go all-out with intricate nail art, I’ve found plenty of ideas (with awesome images) to inspire you.

Since most of us have a preferred method of decorating our fingernails, I’ve included ideas with all kinds of application methods. You’ll find gel polish and extensions, dip powder nails, decorated acrylics, press-ons, design wraps, and even plain old polish art!

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Whether you’re going to be in Disney World for the holiday or you just really love Mickey Mouse (as do I), these decals are a great way to dress up an otherwise ordinary polish. The set includes several designs, some featuring Minnie Mouse!

America’s bringing the freedom, but the leopard-print accent in this wrap set is bringing the wild. Get them on Etsy, they have amazing reviews!

Beautiful square, nude press-on nails are giving “patriotic” with fireworks and stars scattered across them. They are wickedly affordable, too.

There’s no need to fully polish a beautiful acrylic. Apply red, white, and blue stars – sparingly – for a clean, chic look. Grab some star nail stickers to make it insanely easy!

I don’t generally have fake nails, so press-on designs are my preferred method for temporarily dressing up my fingers. The squoval nails in this glittery set are perfect for the holiday.

Go for a subtle look that still manages to catch attention. Bright-white almond-shaped gels with a few painted stars on a single nail fit the theme in a subtle way.

Stars are reminiscent of the American flag when they’re done in blue and white. Some of these press-on nails are full-color while others are French tips, adding interest to the overall look.

A marbled blue on square nails gives a subtle, retro look to your holiday hands. It’s easy to do at home. Don’t believe me? Check out the tutorial below!

These press-on nails are a bit pricey, but they come with everything you need to apply them if you’re a first-timer. You also get to pick your shape and size when ordering! (I’m a short oval girl myself.) The rhinestones, decals, and glitter would take forever to apply by hand, so in the end, this is a great value.

Dramatic red is even more dramatic with a deep French tip for these press-on nails. The almond shape is ultra-trendy these days, too.

Gels can be anything you want them to be, and these square nails show off casual creativity. Strips of gold glitter polish and nautical nail stickers accent simple gel polish in patriotic colors.

Neutral metallic nails will take on the colors of their surroundings, including the bright fireworks in the sky. Plus, there’s no need to pop them off right after the holiday. They’re subtle enough to last all summer.

Dress up your coffin (or ballerina) acrylics with a French-tip style polish design. You’ll need a set of detail brushes and some French tip guide tape to pull off this look!

These handmade nail wraps from Etsy have clean lines and a classic aesthetic. They also come at a great price point with perfect reviews.

A French manicure is usually associated with a small amount of polish right at the tips of the nails. But these days, it just means the tips look different from the rest of the nail. No 4th of July party would be complete without a slice of watermelon. Bring it to the party with these adorable watermelon French tips!

Navy blue (as in the American flag) can be too dark on its own. Give it a chrome finish, though, and you’ve got a great summer nail.

If you don’t have a steady hand for the red stripes on these French tips, don’t worry. They make line tape for that! Throw in a solid blue nail with some white star decals for fun.

These almond-shaped acrylics feature a unique take on the red, white, and blue theme. Each nail has a different design, including stripes, checkered star blocks, and French tips with flowers.

I never knew it could look like fireworks raining down from your cuticles! White oval nails feature quick strokes of red and blue polish with a hint of silver glitter to achieve this sparkly firework look.

Not every nail has to have intricate artwork for the set to look good. These nails pair a classic red color with a single American flag-style nail on each hand.

Take the easy route with these nude almond press-on nails. The set features angled red and white double French tips with an American flag-inspired accent nail.

If you’re not a fan of covering your natural nails with a fake one, nail wraps are the way to go. They are easy to apply and come off with nail polish remover. The Wishing Stars set from Color Street is a great choice for the Fourth of July.

Fun nail art doesn’t require the use of special stickers or wraps. With a steady hand, stripes and stars can easily be painted on by hand.

You don’t have to settle for navy nails to match the flag. Try an ultra-glossy bright hue instead!

Short nails deserve to be dolled up, too. A muted blue with a matte finish is a great alternative to the usual shiny, bright manicure.

These nails were done with Revel dip powders (I recommend using Mia Red, Bombshell, and Glisten). Mix a bit of the Isadora silver with the red and blue powders to give them all the vibe of a matching set!

Revel’s self-cleaning nail art brush made quick work of these 4th of July nails. Let the holiday inspire a different design for each nail, including an American flag, fireworks, stars, and stripes.

White French tips get a subtle holiday makeover with orangey-red flowers and a blue gingham pattern. This vibe will carry you through all of July!

Not in the mood to stray from your signature color? Simply incorporate it into trendy patriotic designs instead.

These nail wraps make it easy to dress up your natural nails, no matter their length. Just apply, trim, and party.

Have the budget for custom-sized high-end press-ons? These Etsy nails are the jam. Choose your size and your preferred nail shape when ordering this set from Nail Art Studios!

Celebrate something different in each of your nails. Cowboy hats, cow print, stars, and gator print… These nails are screaming “Fourth of July in Texas.”