Pure Patriot

Step-by-step by Joanne Truitt, Boca Nail Depot, Boca Raton, Fla.

Stars & Stripes Forever

Step-by-step by Ellen Nycz, Plainsboro, N.J.

Stars & Stripes Forever

Nails by Ellen Nycz, Plainsboro, N.J.

Freedom Flight

Step-by-step by Brenda Baker, Miss LaVon’s Beauty College, Oklahoma City, Okla.

Freedom Flight

Nails by Brenda Baker, Miss LaVon’s Beauty College, Oklahoma City, Okla.

Flags Give These Nail Designs a French Twist Flair

As our world becomes more accessible and international, NAILS thought it would be fun to put a global spin on the classic “French” nail. Experienced nail artist Becky Bence of Salon 505: The Day Spa in Austin, Texas, created these international “French” looks by using acrylic craft paint and the different nations’ flags as inspiration.

Fireworks for the Fourth

Nails by Kim Carraghan, Elite Styling Salon, Coplay, Pa.

Star Light, Star Bright

Nails by Bobbie Kear, The Hair Premier, Clearfield, Pa.

Festive Fourth

Nails by Olivia Gordon, New Wave Salon in Lancaster, Calif.