30 Nail Designs For the 4th of July, Beyond Your Basic Stars and Stripes

What's more American than accent nails dotted with teeny red, white, and blue popsicles?

Double up your French design with red and baby blue for a minimalist mani that pairs especially well with white outfits.

We love how this floral manicure gives off firework vibes at the same time.

More of a coral gal? Consider this boho take on red, white, and blue nails.

A periwinkle-blue base is the perfect backdrop for teeny pink, red, and navy hearts.

How pretty are these patriotic water-marble nails? Learn how to create your own with our water-marble tutorial.

Rocking patriotic nails doesn't have to be over the top. These negative space cuties prove that.

If stars and stripes aren't quite your thing but you still want to wear a festive nail look, consider this coral and teal alternative.

Looking for a bolder nail look? This dotted, negative-space manicure will do the trick.

You can rock a patriotic manicure without dousing your nails in white. Simply opt for a negative-space design like this striped option.

A patriotic manicure doesn't have to be confined to stars and stripes. Here, nail artist Amy Tran uses an intricate, tile-like design to get the colors across.

Don't want to fully paint your nails? A negative-space star design will be right up your alley.

You can flaunt a patriotic nail look without royal blue. Take a peek at this turquoise swap if you don't believe us.

Navy tips lined by negative space and thin red lines makes for a modern French design we can't take our eyes off of.

Sometimes putting forth a patriotic beauty statement is as simple as a swipe of red polish on each nail paired casually with your favorite vintage blue jeans and a plain-white tee.

Speaking of simple red manis, this lightly-lined version will show off your tips.

On the opposite end of the spectrum, you can stick to blue on your nails and pair it with a bold red lip for a fully patriotic look.

Prefer pastel to royal blue? This geometric manicure will fit your fancy.

If you prefer a festive nail look that's just as stylish after the celebrations are over, look no further than this simple squiggle mani.

This negative space nail look makes us think of Wonder Woman and the Armed Forces—what's more patriotic than that? Pair it with a red dress or jumpsuit for a festive OOTD.

Who knew two colorful triangles layered over top of each other could make for such a head-turning red, white, and blue nail look.

We love this high-contrast red-and-blue nail look. To recreate it yourself, use striping tape and the polishes of your choice.

Give a nod to retro Americana with this red-and-white gingham mani. Pair it with denim or a little blue dress for a fully festive ensemble.

Not one for white? Swap it out for taupe polish and you'll be able to create your own take on a patriotic nail look.

This neutral mani gives us major beachy vibes, complete with tiny red, white, and blue dots.

Start with a nude base and accessorize it with red, white, and blue stars. It's admittedly easier said than done, so you might want to use a stencil.

Instead of getting fancy on your tips, consider tracing lines and stars along your cuticles. Or, more realistically, ask your manicurist to do so.

One look at these pool-float nails and we're dreaming of summer and the Fourth of July.

Can't quite decide how you want to wear red, white, and blue polish? This abstract design offers an artistic option.

A double French mani done up in blue? Paired with a bold red lip, this manicure is a stylish addition to any Independence Day beauty look.