Let’s face it: Festival looks can be a bit cheesy. From crazy hair colors to floral crowns and shredded cutoffs to crochet tanks, it’s pretty OTT. But your nails are the one accent you can experiment with without going overboard.
Whether you’re headed to Coachella, Glastonbury or something closer to home, your nail art should make a statement, even if it’s subtle. We’re talking rainbow tips, different shades on each hand and even dotticures (yes, it’s a thing). And negative space nail art is still popular, especially if you’re short on time. You can even just dress up your cuticles with scallop trim or bright blue lines.
Intrigued? Scroll through the slideshow above for music festival nail art inspo that you’ll still want to rock long after the music stops.
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2019 Coachella Nail Art Ideas
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2019 Coachella Nail Art Ideas #1
Scalloped cuticles will technically work in any shade, but we’re totally digging this more goth approach.
Image: @thehangedit
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2019 Coachella Nail Art Ideas #2
Apply oval gold studs along your tips for blingy results. Just make sure one side is longer than the other.
Image: @betina_goldstein
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2019 Coachella Nail Art Ideas #3
An otherworldly mix of cosmic colors on your tips will surely stun.
Image: @purplenailbox
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2019 Coachella Nail Art Ideas #4
If ever there was a place to rock faux chipped nails and get away with it, it’s Coachella.
Image: @jinsoonchoi
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2019 Coachella Nail Art Ideas #5
What could be simpler than painting a white dot on the moon of each finger? It’s the perfect anti-statement accent for an OTT outfit.
Image: @aliciatnails
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2019 Coachella Nail Art Ideas #6
Try an ombre effect in a spring-appropriate shade, like petal pink.
Image: Imaxtree
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2019 Coachella Nail Art Ideas #7
Mirror the "desert" by pairing a sandy shade with a strategically-placed champagne squiggle.
Image: @paintboxnails
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2019 Coachella Nail Art Ideas #8
Can’t decide on a color? Wear a rainbow of shades for a distinctive take on the classic French mani.
Image: @jashona.nycnails
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2019 Coachella Nail Art Ideas #9
Embrace negative space by only painting half of each nail a rich raspberry shade.
Image: @misspopnails
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2019 Coachella Nail Art Ideas #10
Use an electric blue to cover your cuticles.
Image: @betina_goldstein
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2019 Coachella Nail Art Ideas #11
Go natural, but make it glossy.
Image: Imaxtree
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2019 Coachella Nail Art Ideas #12
Paint geometric shapes with a sunshiny yellow for a look that’ll brighten even the rainiest day at Glastonbury.
Image: @paintbucketnails
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2019 Coachella Nail Art Ideas #13
Add some subtle sparkle by teaming a holographic glitter polish with a toffee beige shade. Skip the glitter on the middle finger of each hand for a little contrast.
Image: Imaxtree
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2019 Coachella Nail Art Ideas #14
Switch up your traditional red mani by leaving the middle of each nail wide open.
Image: @julieknailsnyc
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2019 Coachella Nail Art Ideas #15
For those of us who like a little edge, these graphic black stripes are just the ticket.
Image: @nataliepavloskinails
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2019 Coachella Nail Art Ideas #16
Swipe on a foil-based fuchsia from your tips to the middle of each nail for instant festival vibes.
Image: @paintboxnails
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2019 Coachella Nail Art Ideas #17
Opting for double denim? Then double your French manicure, too. Pick a baby blue and a red for eye-catching layers.
Image: @aliciatnails
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2019 Coachella Nail Art Ideas #18
Flip the script by sporting different shades on each hand. Try a bright yellow and ruby red for a striking contrast.
Image: @jinsoon
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2019 Coachella Nail Art Ideas #19
A trio of pastel dots on nude-colored nails serves as a subtle shout-out to fashion’s circus trend.
Image: @purplenailbox
