23 Cool Nail Art Designs to Copy This Fourth of July
Not one of these manicures is tacky.
If the last time you had Fourth of July-themed nails was around the age when Limited Too was cool, then yeah, I feel you. But in the wide, vast world of today's nail designs, you don't have to stick with the same basic red, white, and blue pattern of your childhood to feel festive.
And to prove it to you, I've cherry-picked the 23 coolest (yes, the coolest) nail ideas and color schemes that read more like a subtle nod to the Fourth, rather than a pointed fireworks display. Screenshot your favorites, ahead, then please proceed to your nearest nail salon.
Bomb-Pop Nails
A post shared by Paintbox (@paintboxnails)
A photo posted by on
Cherry-Red Outlines
A post shared by Paintbox (@paintboxnails)
A photo posted by on
Patriotic Moons
A post shared by Paintbox (@paintboxnails)
A photo posted by on
Classic Stars-and-Stripes Nails
A post shared by TipsToesNailStudio (@tipstoesnailstudiola)
A photo posted by on
Three-Finger Rainbow
A post shared by Olive & June (@oliveandjune)
A photo posted by on
Independence Day Polka Dots
A post shared by V i c k y - Makeup Account💄 (@hiitsvicky)
A photo posted by on
Mermaid Mani
A post shared by Paintbox (@paintboxnails)
A photo posted by on
Clean, Bejeweled Nails
A post shared by Eda & Anna | LFN (@ladyfancynails)
A photo posted by on
3-D Fruit Nails
A post shared by Park Eunkyung (@nail_unistella)
A photo posted by on
Bright Checkered Designs
A post shared by Park Eunkyung (@nail_unistella)
A photo posted by on
Watermelon Nails
A post shared by The Stack World (@thestack.world)
A photo posted by on
Heat-Wave Mani
A post shared by Park Eunkyung (@nail_unistella)
A photo posted by on
Candy-Striping Nails
A post shared by Eda & Anna | LFN (@ladyfancynails)
A photo posted by on
Firecracker Nails
A post shared by Alicia Torello (@aliciatnails)
A photo posted by on
Wonder Woman Nails
A post shared by Miss Pop (@misspopnails)
A photo posted by on
Festive Ribbon Tips
A post shared by Holly Falcone (@hollyfalconenails)
A photo posted by on
White-Starred Nails
A post shared by Alicia Torello (@aliciatnails)
A photo posted by on
Squiggle Designs
A post shared by 𝙉𝘼𝙄𝙇𝙎 𝘽𝙔 𝙈𝙀𝙄 (@nailsbymei)
A photo posted by on
Crimson Foil Nails
A post shared by The Stack World (@thestack.world)
A photo posted by on
Fruity Cuticles
A post shared by Park Eunkyung (@nail_unistella)
A photo posted by on
Geometric Navy Nails
A post shared by Miss Pop (@misspopnails)
A photo posted by on
Stay In The Know
Get exclusive access to fashion and beauty trends, hot-off-the-press celebrity news, and more.
Chloe Metzger is the deputy beauty director at Cosmopolitan, overseeing the editorial content and growth strategy of the hair, makeup, and skin space on digital, while also obsessively writing about the best hair products for every hair type (curly girl here; whattup), and the skincare routines that really, truly work (follow her on Instagram to see behind-the-scenes pics of that magazine life). She brings nearly a decade of writing and editing expertise, and her work has appeared in Allure, Health, Fitness, Marie Claire, StyleCaster, and Parents. She also has an unhealthy adoration for Tom Hanks and would like to please meet him one day, if you could arrange that. Thanks.
-
Do Your Stressed Winter Skin a Favor and Invest In Barrier Repair
14 expert-approved products for soothed, glowy skin, ahead.
By Ariel Baker Published
-
20 On-Sale Beauty Finds to Conquer the Winter Season
It's time to add some hydration to your routine.
By Brooke Knappenberger Published
-
Netflix Is Adapting One of #BookTok's Favorite Romances—Here's What We Know About Ana Huang's 'Twisted Love' TV Series
Could this be the next 'Bridgerton' or 'Tell Me Lies?'
By Quinci LeGardye Published
-
Gray Hair Was the Hottest Accessory at the 2025 Golden Globes
Gray hair is chic, period.
By Hannah Baxter Published
-
25 Brown Nail Designs To Instantly Elevate Winter's Hottest Polish Trend
Luxury at your fingertips.
By Emma Aerin Becker Published
-
Billie EIlish’s Makeup Routine Is Surprisingly Wearable and Lasts for Hours
Her makeup routine is full of drugstore staples.
By Ariel Baker Published
-
20 Beauty Stocking Stuffers Guaranteed to Please Your Pickiest Family Members
Beauty editor-tested and approved.
By Ariel Baker Published
-
24 Luxury Beauty and Wellness Gifts for Your Pickiest Self-Care Obsessed Friends
Guaranteed to please even your pickiest friends and family.
By Hannah Baxter Published
-
10 Winter Hair Color Trends Fashionable Women Love This Season
The season's top hair color trends are painfully chic.
By Jamie Wilson Published
-
10 Winter Haircut Trends Stylish Women Are Wearing in 2024
It's time to get a little scissor happy.
By Jamie Wilson Published
-
Why Dyson's New Airstrait Ad Ignited a TikTok Controversy
"They said y'all can buy the product but it is not meant for you."
By Hanna Lustig Published