Block Party, 12 Unexpectedly Chic Fourth of July Nail Art Ideas

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Get creative by playing around with a July Fourth colorblocking scheme like this one.

Source: Pinterest

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If nail art intimidates you, try this manicure, which is simple enough for even a nail novice.

Source: I Heart Pretty Polish via Pinterest

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Why not trade your stripes in for these red and white circles?

Source: Weddbook

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The idea is simple, but the combination of light blue stones against the firecracker-red base is a knockout.

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At New York Fashion Week, Ruffian pioneered the reverse French mani trend (also known as the crescent moon). Every fashion-forward gal will be wearing some twist on this red and blue look.

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I love anything Fourth-of-July themed (hello red, white and blue cupcakes!), but when it comes to nails, I'm declaring independence from cheesy patriotic nail art designs. The founding fathers totally would have wanted it that way.

Instead, I scoured the Pinterest boards, and turned to the nail experts at Paintbox Nail Studio in NYC and celebrity manicurist Jin Soon Choi for your new go-to Fourth of July nails. These manicures are so good, you can wear them even after the fireworks.

12 Unexpectedly Chic Fourth of July Nail Art Ideas

Save the flag for the parade and opt for one of these patriotic nail art designs instead

Block Party

Keep It Classic

Switch Out Your Stripes

Paintball

Reverse It

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