Popsugar Beauty Summer Beauty Unique Fourth of July Manicure Ideas 8 Unconventional Fourth of July Manicure Ideas, Because Fireworks Shouldn't Get All The Attention 28 June 2018 by Alaina Demopoulos Image Source: Getty As much as we like a good old red, white, and blue manicure on the Fourth of July, the occasion lasts for just a day. (In this year's case, a Wednesday, and we need to speak with whoever scheduled it for the middle of the week.) Just like fireworks, the holiday is fleeting, so you might want to roll up to your barbeque or pool party in a mani that will work long after the night ends. That's why we found eight non-cheesy, super chic nail art ideas you can use as inspiration for the Fourth of July. Think: patriotism, but make it fashion. Related: Royal Wedding White and 13 More Nail Shades You'll Want This Summer Goldfingers Image Source: Getty Nothing says, "Celebrate good times, come on!" like a gilded manicure. Solid gold nail art as seen on Katherine Langford at this year's Met Gala pairs well with a tan, and will elevate your barbeque attire of short shorts and a crop top. 1 / 8 Pearls Image Source: Getty Along with matching our flag, this glamorous accent as seen on Bebe Rexha at the Grammy Awards works well for Summer weddings. 2 / 8 Baby Blues Image Source: Getty / Frazer Harrison This faded denim colour that Storm Reid wore to the MTV Movie and TV Awards is a fun take on the traditional blue seen in our stars and stripes. 3 / 8 Confetti Image Source: Getty / Rich Fury If you want glitter, add it as a colourful accent over a clear topcoat, like Priyanka Chopra did at a recent Chanel event. 4 / 8 Deep Burgundy Image Source: Getty / Dia Dipasupil If you want red nails for July 4th that aren't cliche, go with a darker, pinot-stained choice like Camila Mendes did at the 2018 Oscar Awards. 5 / 8 Coral Orange Image Source: Getty / Emma McIntyre This deep citrus tone Marion Cotillard wore to the Cannes Film Festival is another great alternative to your classic red. 6 / 8 Fireworks Image Source: Getty / Frazer Harrison Take a page out of Bhad Bhabie and match your mani to the fireworks with out-there, glitter-fied coffin nails. 7 / 8 Off-White Image Source: Getty / Frazer Harrison Easy-to-stain white dresses might give you anxiety around barbeque sauce, but an ivory manicure like this one from Ashlee Simpson-Ross will never fail you. 8 / 8 Summer BeautyManicureFourth Of JulyCelebritiesStorm ReidPriyanka ChopraCamila MendesMarion CotillardMusic