We’re already halfway through 2024 and this July, we better take Katy Perry’s advice from her hit song, "Firework”. We will definitely have a blast at the start of July because of Independence Day and National Picnic Month. How about a 2-in-1 celebration? Sounds good, right? Pack your picnic baskets with your favorite hotdogs, barbecues, and refreshing drinks, and spend the day in a park or field with your family and friends. Before everything gets busy, pamper yourself this holiday with unique and festive-looking nails. Here are the top nail inspirations you should check out to "own the night like the 4th of July”! 1. Blooming Fourth Secret ingredient? iGel Beauty’s Blossom Gel - Blooming Effect. This glow-in-the-dark nail set by iGel Beauty Ginny Smith looked extraordinary with the help of Dip & Dap Powder - Glow in the Dark - DDG49 Perle Rosé, a clear powder with a translucent subtle pink undertone, and two LB Duos: LB Duo - LB169 Rose Garden (a cherry red shade) and LB Duo - LB001 Chalk White (a pure white color). Do you want to see how she made this almond-shaped 4th of July set? Check out her tutorial here. Products Used:Pro Gel Tips - PGT05 Medium AlmondDip & Dap - 2 Base CoatDip & Dap - 3 ActivatorDip & Dap - 4 Top CoatBlossom Gel - Blooming EffectiGel No Cleanse Top Coat 0.5 ozDip & Dap Powder - Glow in the Dark - DDG49 Perle RoséLB Duo - LB169 Rose GardenLB Duo - LB001 Chalk WhiteiGel Match - B26 Silent SpringsDip & Dap Duo - DD001 Baby Powder (PURE WHITE)Rhinestone Picker Tool 2. Freedom’s Colors If you want to showcase all the colors of the Fourth of July, this is the perfect set for you. iGel Beauty Crystina Kline applied a combination of powder and gel colors to her nails. She used Dip & Dap Powder - Diamond Glitter - DG31 Dashing Blue and Dip & Dap Powder - Diamond Glitter - DG17 Radiant Ruby for those chunky glitter sparkles while Dip & Dap Duo - DD118 Bellissimo Blue and Dip & Dap Duo - DD112 Cherry Bomb for the paint splashes effect. Products Used: Dip & Dap Powder - Diamond Glitter - DG31 Dashing BlueDip & Dap Powder - Diamond Glitter - DG17 Radiant RubyDip & Dap Powder - DD001 Baby Powder (PURE WHITE)Dip & Dap Duo - DD118 Bellissimo BlueDip & Dap Duo - DD112 Cherry Bomb 3. Bomb Pop A Bomb Pop-inspired nail design? Why not! These nails from iGel Beauty Briana Pascual would be so cute and vibrant for your Independence Day celebration. To achieve this design, grab the same top-rated iGel Beauty products that she used: iGel Match - 001 Pure White, Dip & Dap Duo - DD112 Cherry Bomb, and most importantly, Blossom Gel - Blooming Effect. Nail your #4thOfJuly Instagram photo with these nails and matching Bomb Pop ice pop! Products Used:iGel Match - 001 Pure WhiteDip & Dap Duo - DD112 Cherry BombBlossom Gel - Blooming Effect 4. Vintage Valor iGel Beauty reedski13’s nail set gives off a vintage and countryside Fourth of July vibe and we’re here for it! Plus, square-shaped nails are classic and easy to maintain regardless of the length (you can find the perfect shape for your nails here). If you want to go for the exact bright red with an orange undertone gel color, our iGel Match - 043 Rockefeller Center is what you need. Product Used:iGel Match - 043 Rockefeller Center 5. American Spirit Nothing screams the American spirit more than this! With all the parties and dinners, short yet loud nails are a must-have during the holiday. They can transform the simplest outfit into something extravagant! iGel Beauty Alyssa R Gonzalez used Dip & Dap Powder - DD001 Baby Powder (PURE WHITE), Dip & Dap Powder - DD070 Baja Blue (a medium blue with a purple undertone), and Dip & Dap Powder - DD230 The Siren (a medium deep red) as the beautiful base colors. Products Used:Dip & Dap Powder - DD070 Baja BlueDip & Dap Powder - DD230 The SirenDip & Dap Powder - DD001 Baby Powder (PURE WHITE)iGel Match - 138 HollywoodiGel Match - A13 Blue Fairy Wren 6. Chromed Touches These dipped nails by iGel Beauty purpliciousdipz were created using all iGel Beauty products! Touches of chrome made these 4th of July nails look more elevated and party-ready. For that mixed glitter sparkle, she used Dip & Dap Powder Holo Chrome - CD03 Shooting Stars which has a mirror holographic chrome finish whether you dip or dap. If you plan to recreate this set using the acrylic method, don’t forget to purchase a slow-setting monomer like Liquid Monomer EMA - 32 oz. Products Used:Diamond Dip & Dap Ombre Powder - 001Ooh La La Powder - OLL25 You Red My MindOoh La La Powder - OLL49 Lady BossDip & Dap Powder Holo Chrome - CD03 Shooting Stars Dip & Dap Powder - DP01 ClearNail Art Assorted Designs (12 pcs) - 21Dip & Dap - 2 Base CoatDip & Dap - 3 ActivatoriGel Dual - Gel Base Coat + No Cleanse Top CoatiGel Chrome Base 0.5 ozRhinestone Picker ToolMODEL XS 2.0 Wireless Rechargeable E-File - PurplePhantom Pro Nail Dust CollectorHybrid Lite UV/LED Lamp 7. Cheerful Celebration Shake up the happiness this Fourth of July! Among the three known colors for this occasion, iGel Beauty Candice Elrod focused on the color blue. Her blue nails beautifully popped out when she used a Coca-Cola can as a prop for her photo! If you want the same Egyptian blue glitter color, get Dip & Dap Duo - DD201 Starling. For the accent nail, white is the most ideal! Dip & Dap Duo - DD001 Baby Powder (PURE WHITE) seems to be everybody’s choice for their nails this holiday. Products Used:Dip & Dap Duo - DD201 StarlingDip & Dap Duo - DD001 Baby Powder (PURE WHITE) 8. Patriotic Cheetah Something playful yet patriotic? iGel Beauty Briana Pascual’s nails are the ultimate inspiration. Cheetah prints are a fun and unique way to incorporate the white, red, and blue colors of the Fourth of July. To recreate this quirky set, you will need three base colors: Dip & Dap Duo - DD001 Baby Powder (PURE WHITE), Dip & Dap Duo - DD032 Candy Apple (an opaque bright red), and Dip & Dap Duo - DD148 Star Struck (a silver holographic glitter). Then, add blue details to your Cheetah print using the bright royal blue color of Dip & Dap Duo - DD069 Electric Blue. Products Used:Dip & Dap Duo - DD032 Candy AppleDip & Dap Duo - DD069 Electric BlueDip & Dap Duo - DD001 Baby Powder (PURE WHITE)Dip & Dap Duo - DD148 Star Struck It’s absolutely a party in the USA! With nails looking extra and one-of-a-kind, you’re bound to feel good and have quality time with your loved ones this 4th of July. Make sure to eat your favorite American dishes and light up the sky during the dinner parties! What nail inspo did you like best and plan to recreate? Share the same sparkle with us on our iGel Beauty Facebook Community and we can’t wait to see you post your version! Let us all celebrate the little and big things that the country has accomplished. May the Fourth be with you all! ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Written by Alyssa Bueno Alyssa Bueno, a true beauty enthusiast, brings her passion for writing and beauty to life as a writer for iGel Beauty. With diverse editorial background and industry expertise, Alyssa curates tutorials, tips, and trends to inspire nail lovers worldwide.
