11 Olympics 2016 Nail Art Ideas to Show Your American Pride
The Opening Ceremonies of the 2016 Rio Olympics are coming to a screen near you soon. Here’s the real question: are you really ready to watch until you’re sporting some patriotic nail art? We think not, which is why we embarked on a search for the best, Olympic-themed manicures. Unlike the competing athletes, we don’t all possess pro-level skills – although we’re talking about nail art and not sporting events in this case. But don’t worry, we found designs for literally everyone, so you can try these whether you’re a manicure beginner or a seasoned expert. Click through, get inspired, and choose your winning look for the 2016 Summer Games!
Courtesy of Instagram1/13All the inspiration you need, right this way.
Courtesy of Instagram/@deevinedeezine2/13First place goes to these American flag nails, which are enjoying the gold-dipped treatment. You can totally recreate this one freehand – just bring your patience and a tiny brush.
Courtesy of Instagram/@asecretisout3/13If you’re feeling more abstract, create a bunch of red and blue dots of varying sizes on a white background.
Courtesy of Instagram/@nailedkit4/13Or maybe you really want to spell things out. In that case, paint “USA” across three of your nails, and create glitter masterpieces on your thumb and pinky.
Courtesy of Instagram/@theglittery5/13Our favorite part of this design? The eye-catching sequin in the middle of the blue ring on the thumb. It’s like a super-tiny swimming pool.
Courtesy of Instagram/@shellacbyemily6/13Consider this proof that you don’t need a huge canvas to create intricate nail art. Short nails make a great base too!
Courtesy of Instagram/@gudistock7/13This one might be the easiest design yet. Coat two of your nails with gold glitter, then create red and blue accent nails. On your ring finger, paint the Olympic rings over a white base. Don’t worry: it looks harder than it actually is.
Courtesy of Instagram/@benechi8/13Diagonal stripes are a fun way to switch up your usual French manicure. Grab your reds and blues, and get painting!
Courtesy of Instagram/@elsa21_39/13Here’s another option using the same, diagonal striping idea. Paint red, white, and blue stripes over metallic glitters, or just leave your nail bare. It’s the Olympic edition of negative space nail art.
Courtesy of Instagram/@thenailcraft10/13Cheerios, anyone? We love that this option requires no drawing whatsoever. All you need is nail glue – and maybe a little extra patience when it comes to texting.
Courtesy of Instagram/@nailsbymh11/13You can wear this take on negative space nails long after the Olympics are over. Paint a clear coat on each finger, then create French tips using the colors of the rings. Genius!
Courtesy of Instagram/@happilyeverose12/13Know that feeling when your almond nails look so good that they kind of deserve their own awards? Here’s your solution: paint gold, silver, and bronze medals on three of your fingers. As a bonus, it makes them look even better.
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