12 Nail Looks Inspired by the 2016 Olympics
You can't nail The Biles, but you can get a #Rio2016 manicure.
You may never nail a double layout with a half twist out on the gymnastics floor — because only Simon Biles can—but there are easier ways to partake in the Rio 2016 festivities. From minimal to literal, click through for our favorite manicures inspired by the Olympics here.
Let's kick this off with a literal nail look worn by an actual Olympic gold medalist, Allison Schmitt. To get her Team USA manicure, paint each nail with a glitter base and use a thin brush to paint the details.
Design by @lovethisnailgirl
Another literal nail celebrating Rio.
Design by @csmansoo2075
For this star-spangled design, give yourself a classic French tip manicure. Once dry, apply a clear coat and while it's still tacky apply white star decals to the ends. Let dry and seal with a clear topcoat.
Design by @primping_aint_easy
Dedicate your look to the official Olympic flag. Paint your base with three thin coats of white. When painting the rings, stay patient and let each circle dry before starting the next. Finish with a topcoat.
Design by @hannah_nails_it
No matter the team you're rooting for, use this three-color design to rep your country. First paint your base color. Once dry tape off a section in the center where the two stripes will be. Paint one stripe—done here in white—but stop halfway up and remove the paint from your brush until dry. Swipe through the still-wet color to give yourself a grainy gradient. Repeat with your third color and finish with a clear topcoat.
Design by @palemoonseattle
This detailed nail look belongs to future Mrs. Phelps, Nicole Michele Johnson (if the giant rock was any indication).
Design by @lovethisnailgirl
A subtle tricolored design.
Design by @jinsoonchoi
This look doesn't represent any one nation, but use the randomized graphic design to incorporate the colors of your team.
Design by @mpnails.com
This negative nail design uses the official Olympics colors to paint the half moons and tips.
Design by @ladie_evil
Alternatively, you can try the same nail look using your country's colors.
Design by @paintboxnails
If your country has a simple flag design like Denmark, try this look.
Design by @sheila.nailhack
Paint your negative half moon straight and striped in same colors of the Olympic flag.
Design by @nataliepavloskinails
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