7.03.2012

How To: 4 Fourth of July Nail Ideas!


Happy 4th of July to America! Here are 4 quick and easy (and last minute) ideas for your nails.

M O N E T  
  • Add drops of different colors of polish onto a white painted nails. I used 3.
  • Place a piece of plastic wrap on top.
  • Tap if needed to mix the colors & remove.
  • Add a clear or glittery coat once dried.

S W I R L
  • To see my more in-depth original tutorial on this, click here.
  • Paint a base color. I chose blue.
  • Scrunch up plastic wrap and dip in red polish. 
  • Dab on nails.
  • Repeat with white.
  • Add clear or glitter coat.
F R E N C H
  • Use a clear or white coat as a base.
  • Cut out tape or Post-It notes (the post its don't stick to nails as bad as tape does) in the shape of nail and stick onto nail.
  • Paint around your template.
  • Alternate colors.
  • Remove Post It template and add clear coat.

F I R E W O R K S
  • Every Fourth of July ends with a firework celebration, so here's my much safer version.
  • Paint nails white.
  • Drop 1 drop of red paint onto nail.
  • Drag a toothpick or pin through to create a firework effect.
  • Repeat with blue.
  • Add glitter coat for extra sparkle.
B O N U S 
  • Try your red, white, and blue nails with polka dots, stripes, or ombre.
E X T R A S

Enjoy and see y'all Thursday!


28 comments:

  1. Love this idea!! My mom's birthday is on the 4th and is always looking for nail ideas. Gonna be passing this along! Thanks chica!

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  2. Happy 4th of July:) This post just inspired me to do my nails soon!

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  3. love these--was totally looking for an idea of how to do my nails tonight!

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  4. The fireworks and monet are so fun. Great ideas


    Pixel | Bright Green Laces |

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  5. So pretty! I'll have to try that with my daughter.

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  6. LOVe the fireworks! Gotta try it

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  7. Great tips! I love the monet effect best :)


    http://www.mythriftychic.com/

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  8. You're like a nail genius...I hope you are aware of that!

    Courtney ~ http://sartorialsidelines.com

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  9. These are amazing, wish I could do that!

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  10. I love the fireworks ones! Happy 4th of July!

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  11. my favorite is definitely the firework one!
    and thanks for your explanation about the morkie. i thought about a yorkie and then wondered where the hell the "M" came from! *g*

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  12. Happy 4th lovely! Any luck getting your phone to work? I love your 4th outfits from previous years, very classy and not over the top 4th. Gorgeous! xoxox

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  13. Super cute and simple idea... thanks so much for sharing... Happy 4th July...

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  14. This is such a cute DIY! Happy Fourth of July!
    xo
    Sharon

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  15. This is such a cute DIY! Happy Fourth of July!
    xo
    Sharon

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  16. do you ever run out of fun & creative ideas?! :)

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  17. so cute!! love the fireworks nails

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  18. The fireworks nail style is pretty cute and clever!

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  19. Hi Elle, Happy 4th of July to you! What perfect and cute nail art to commemorate the event!

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  20. Love the fireworks,
    super cute.

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  21. Sweet idea! Love all of them!

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  22. loving the fireworks one! so awesome girl.
    http://www.averysweetblog.com/

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  23. Great ideas!

    http://mandycrandell.blogspot.com/

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