Festive Fourth of July Nail Designs from Bellacures
Happy Independence Day!
Whether you’re out celebrating with friends and loved ones or spending a relaxing weekend at home, a great way to show off some patriotic pride is to experiment with fun and playful nail designs. From abstract looks to negative space, Bellacures shares three DIY Fourth of July nail looks that are perfect for all your summer festivities.
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Rianna Basurto, marketing associate at Bellacures, provides easy step-by-steps so you can create these stunning nail designs that are guaranteed to impress.
Metallic Red and Blue with Silver Stars Design
Colors Used: OPI Nessie Plays Hide & Sea-k, OPI A Little Guilt Under the Kilt
Starting off with a more understated look, this fun metallic mani using OPI’s nail lacquer is sure to have your nails shimmering at any 4th of July celebration!
To achieve this look, we recommend cleaning up your cuticles, and shaping your nails into an oval or round shape to elongate the look of your fingers.
After shaping and cuticle care is complete, we can hop straight in to color with two coats of polish on each of your nails!
Once your base color has dried, we can move forward in super gluing some silver stars onto your ring finger, with placement right above the nail bed. If wanted, an easy replacement for these stars are silver polish polka dots or for a little added sparkle substitute for some silver gems!
To finish up the look, apply a quick top coat for maximum shine, and to minimize the likelihood of chipping. Finish off with some cuticle oil, and you are done!
Negative Space Red, White, and Blue Abstract Design
Colors Used: OPI My Vampire is Buff, OPI Chick Flick Cherry, I Cannoli Wear OPI, and OPI Nature Strong Sure is Something
For those who love subtle with added pops of color, this is sure to be the mani for you!
After your cuticle care is complete, begin shaping your nail into a squared oval shape, also known as “squoval.” This squared edge with a rounded top, is a universally flattering nail shape that will leave you with the perfect base to begin this manicure.
Begin painting your nails with one light coat of a sheer nude polish, that suits you and your skin tone to achieve your perfect base color.
Once this has dried, you can begin on the design by taking a thin brush, and alternate outlining the top and bottom of your nails in a curved “L” shape motion. Continue this motion up until you achieve your desired thickness, and refill in with a second coat to ensure maximum coverage!
Allow time for this color to dry, and repeat this process with your red and white colors in accordance with the picture above.
Once dry and completed to perfection, apply a clear topcoat to the full nail for maximum shine! Finish off with cuticle oil, and you’re ready to go!
French Skittle Red, White and Blue Design
Colors Used: OPI Samoan Sand, OPI Coca-Cola Red, OPI Alpine Snow, OPI Nessie Plays Hide & Sea-K
This unique take on a Skittle French manicure is sure to be a showstopper!
Once you’ve completed your cuticle care, we can begin shaping into the once again universally flattering “squoval” shape. The rounded edges of this shape will allow you to have the same elegance of a french manicure with an added colorful spin!
Once this is complete, begin by applying one coat of a sheer nude base (if you are not as precise with your color application, feel free to skip this step to be able to clean up the edges of your polish).
Once our base coat is dry, you can begin applying the color to your tip with a small thin brush. Slow and steady brush strokes right across the top of your nail are best for the most precise application!
Once you have outlined the top, make sure to go back in with a second coat to make sure your tips are as bright as possible.
Next with the same thin brush, lightly outline an upside down “U” shape toward the bottom of your cuticle bed. Once you have a rough outline make sure to fill this in with your color!
Allow time to dry and go back in with a second coat. As always, apply a clear top coat for maximum shine, and finish off with cuticle oil for a hydrated, fresh manicured look!
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Kamala Kirk is a University of Southern California graduate and has been an editor/writer for more than a decade. She has written for E! Online, Total Beauty, TravelAge West, Malibu Times Magazine, and many more. She resides in Los Angeles and is a proud pug mom. Follow her on Instagram: @kamalakirk