Celebrate The Fourth With Patriotic Nails

By Food & Wine
Updated July 02, 2015
Credit: © Gina Oh for Vanity Projects
This weekend, forget Pantone’s color of the season. It’s all about red, white and blue. As we roll into celebrating our nation’s independence with fireworks, family get-togethers and barbecues, be sure to add a fistful of patriotic nails to your 4th. Reach for the sparklers with one of these inspiring manicures from Instagram that say happy birthday, U.S. of A. 
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Heartland

Credit: © Karissa Bianco

A white mani is perfect for summer. Add patriotic glitter and an American, flag-themed heart and it’s as 4th-of-July-fabulous as these @lifeisbetterpolished nails.

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Get Graphic

Credit: Manicure by @marisacarmichael

These graphic nails from @marisacarmichael are a new twist on an American classic.

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Fire Away

Credit: © Manal Shaikh

Nothing says ‘Merica like firework-themed nails. Opt for bursts of red, white and blue like these from @naildecor.

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Add Glitter

Credit: © Diane Jacobson

The twilight’s last gleaming may very well be the inspiration for these glittery red, white and blue nails that manage to capture everything about the holiday with silver, rhinestone and firework glitter accents from @Glitterlovinnails.

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Be a Star

Credit: © Gina Oh for Vanity Projects

Adding a blue, star-accented nail to your red mani will make it a festive Fourth. Check out these reverse red mani designs with star-spangled touches from @vanityprojects and @hush.beautylounge.

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