The Fourth of July means pool parties, barbecues, and of course patriotism. If you want hot nails to wear to your festivities for the Fourth don’t feel confined to stars and stripes. Nail artists have come up with many on-trend designs for this holiday that go beyond Old Glory. Here are a few of our favorite looks:

Tish Lemmons, Glo Salon Spa & Boutique, Paragould, Ark.
Try the marbled look with red, white, blue, and glitter.

Olivia Gordon, the Kru, Lancaster, Calif.
Instead of stripes, try your hand at red and white chevrons.

Melissa Bruce, Cerritos, Calif.
Have fun with the Americana theme by using the colors to create an animal print.

Alicia Rock, A Touch of Joy, Salem, N.H.
A festive accent nail for the Fourth is a single firework over fire engine red.

Cammy Nguyen, Blossom Beauty Lounge, Redondo Beach, Calif.
Who needs stars? Play with hearts and stripes for a nautical nod to the Fourth.

Maegan Tintari, Lake Arrowhead, Calif.
The tie dye/starburst look is really trending. We love Maegan’s version with red, white, and blue polish.
For more fabulous Fourth of July ideas, check out Nail Art Gallery, NAILS Magazine, and Nail Art Gallery Magazine.
Happy Fourth!