18 Nail Ideas for Super Bowl 50

For the most spirited fingers at the nail-gate party.

January 25, 2016

1 min to read

1. A throwback to 2015's real MVP

These guys were the true Super Bowl MVPs, yeah? Check out the full post now on chalkboardnails.com!
A photo posted by Chalkboard Nails (Sarah) (@chalkboardnails) on Feb 2, 2015 at 8:42am PST

2. Something fierce for the halftime show

These Beyoncé nails will be available very soon 💅💖✨extra long length are available in M,S,XS✨worldwide shipping ✨link in bio💖 #flawless #iwokeuplikethis #yonce #yonceallonhismouthlikeliquor #beyonce #longnails #longnailsdontcare #etsyshop #pressonnails #nailart #nails #nailpromote #nailswag #naildesign #nailporn #nailedit #nails2inspire #nailsofinstagram #nailsaddict #beyoncenails
A photo posted by Unique Made To Order Klaws (@kirisklaws) on Aug 27, 2015 at 1:29am PDT

3. Cute and girly themed thumbs

Late footballs for Super Bowl! #nails #nailart #nailobsessed #Footballnails #superbowlnails #sherritraweek #mn8salon #lakeforest #missionviejo #oc #ocnails #orangecounty #orangecountynails #getyournailsdone
A photo posted by Sherri Traweek (@sherbear4331) on Feb 2, 2015 at 9:34pm PST

4. Matted football field fingers

🏈How fun are these football nails?🏈 I love the matte topcoat with this green 😍 I hardly ever wear matte green polish but I'm in love!💚 Partially inspired by the extremely talented @nailstorming💚 I knew I had seen something similar to these when I was painting them! Tutorial will be up today @chinaglazeofficial Starboard, Street Chic, and Matte Magic @twinkled_t #00 nail art brush | 10% off site wide with my code 🏈CAMBRIA🏈 White and brown acrylic paint @sechenails Seche Vite All polishes are from @hbbeautybar | 15% off with code nailsbycambria
A photo posted by NailsByCambria (@nailsbycambria) on Nov 7, 2015 at 9:04am PST

5. Add glitter for a feminine feel

Watching the suuuper exciting Dallas/Washington game with my Cowboys fan of a husband 😏🏈 of course I had to rep my team mani style! I could wear these forever - it's just how @paintedpolishbylexi's holos make me feel 😍✨😍 the gradient is Holo Hangover & Vampy Valentine and my football accent nail is Lumber-Jacked & white acrylic paint 🏈❤
A photo posted by autumn nicole (@justagirlandhernails) on Dec 7, 2015 at 7:20pm PST

6. A set that shows even the referees love

"Football Mani" 🏈🏈🏈 😃 Hi everyone!! 🏈 Today's design is for #ThemedThursdayNov {11/19} Football and since I'm not too familiar with football I got some help from my hubby, he's such a good sport and don't mind having me "talking polish" and #nailideas with him, Lol! I swear he's my best friend 😊💑 💚 I used @essiepolish 'Pretty Edgy' and acrylic paint for the handpainted details! I hope you like!!!
A photo posted by Heydi (SweetCarolinails)🌺 (@hdinails) on Nov 19, 2015 at 7:11pm PST

7. Proof you're in it just for the food

@topknotnails said you've stolen a pizza my heart when she sent this to me ❤️🍕#fingerbang #fingerbangme #fingerbangportland #nailsquad #pizzanails
A photo posted by FINGER BANG (@fingerbangportland) on Jan 17, 2016 at 3:37am PST

8. And the beer

#nailsbykristina #nailfill #shortnails #acrylicnails #overlay #acrylicoverlay #roundnails #ovalnails #beer #dosequisxx #dosxx #dosxxbeer #cervesa #tecate #pacifico #pacificobeer #corona #coronabeer #beermug #beerfoam #beernails #beernailart #mexicanbeer #cincodemayonails #cincodemayo #5demayo #cutenails #ilovenailart #ilovemyjob
A photo posted by Riverside CA (@nailsbykristina) on May 5, 2015 at 8:32pm PDT

9. Striped nail art in support of the Broncos

Here are #mynailsforrightmeow I did #broncosnails today. I used @funlacquer 24 karat diamond (H), @colorclubnaillacquer Wham! Pow!, and Bright Night. I used uneven line vinyls from Laura @vinyl_boutique #glistenandglow #hkgirltopcoat #vinylboutique #vinylboutiqueforlife #funlacquer #funlacquer24karatdiamondh #24karatdiamondh #colorclubbrightnight #colorclubwhampow #colorclub #denverbroncos #broncoscountry #holoalldayerryday #nailsoftheday #nailsofinstagram #nailsofig #broncosnation #nailsforrightmeow #whatwhaattt #boombaby #booyaahhh #chickapow #nailswag
A photo posted by Debbie (@purpletigerlily77) on Jan 24, 2016 at 7:46pm PST

10. Colorado color coodinating

The "Broncos Baby !" Rebase. Taking care of her while @missxjen #artificialnailsqueen is on vacation !! :) #salonjoa #monikaiiyongnails #5280nails #5280 #denvernails #stapletondenver #stapleton #lowry #lowrydenver #nailart #handpaintednailart #presto #naillabo #colfax #broncos #broncosnails
A photo posted by Monikaii (@monikaiiyongnails) on Jan 15, 2016 at 1:35pm PST

11. Encapsulated blue and orange glitter

#denverbroncos #broncosnails #BRONCOS #NailedbySuki #nail #nails #nailart #nailedit #notpolish #nailed #ilovenails #acrylicnails #sparklynails #sculptednails #cutenails #dailynails #nailstagram #nailaddict #bestnails #visalianails #visalia #559nails
A photo posted by Nailed by Suki (@socorrol) on Jan 23, 2016 at 8:09pm PST

12. Festive french

Here are #mynailsforrightmeow I haven't done #gamedaynails for a long time. So I figured I might as well do a quick mani for the #denverbroncos game tonight. I used @zoyanailpolish Amy, and @chinaglazeofficial Feeling Twinkly, and Skinny Chevron vinyls from @vinyl_boutique #vinylboutiqueforlife #vinylboutique #chinaglaze #cgclique #feelingtwinkly #zoyaamy #everydayzoya #glistenandglow #hkgirltopcoat #notd #nailsofig #nails2inspire #nailsoftheday #nailsofinstagram #nailsforrightmeow #nailswag #denverbroncos #broncosnails #broncosnation #chickapow #whatwhaattt #booyaahhhh #boombaby
A photo posted by Debbie (@purpletigerlily77) on Dec 28, 2015 at 5:18pm PST

13. A Manning mani

#broncosnails #StillNotFinished #PreCleanUp #nails #nailart #glitter #broncos #orange #blue #manning #nailpolish #polish
A photo posted by Kristen & Mo Gargiule (@the_gargiules) on Jan 6, 2015 at 10:42am PST

14. Solid color in solidarity with the Panthers

Trying to find the perfect @panthers blue polish so @scoopcharlotte readers can get their tips playoffs ready! My recommendations coming soon! 💙💙 #Charlotte #panthersnails
A photo posted by Sarah Pryor (@scpryor) on Jan 15, 2016 at 11:09am PST

15. Claw mark nail art

#nails #nailart #freestyle #nfl #panthersnails #nailartist #raleighnc #ncnails #taylorednails
A photo posted by Coretta Taylor (TayloredNails) (@taylorednailssalon) on Nov 19, 2015 at 11:22am PST

16. Whimsical whiskers

Stay warm and #keeppounding! #notd #panthersnails #nailpolish #nailart
A photo posted by The Daily Varnish (@thedailyvarnish) on Jan 23, 2016 at 12:27pm PST

17. Teal, silver, and black talons

Couldn't resist due to me missing the game... #Panthersnails #beatarizona #thisisourtime #keeppounding #represent @panthers 💙🏈
A photo posted by Clarice Marie (@clairrbearr13) on Jan 22, 2016 at 8:02am PST

18. Kuechly klaws

#panthersnails! Have fun at the game @jacksonsmomma2011 . . . #nsi #nails #nailart #nailswag #nsinails #panthers #panthernation #nc #nailartwow #nailartclub #nailartaddict
A photo posted by JanaWarnke (@janawarnke) on Nov 5, 2015 at 4:35pm PST

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