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June 5, 2022

13 rainbow nail art ideas to try during Pride month and beyond

WATCH: These pride nails are over the rainbow

It's officially Pride Month, and one cool way to celebrate is by rocking a snazzy manicure that's vibrant and fun.

Whether you are ready to rock rainbow designs as a nod to the official flag, or you want to go all out by adding a different pop of color to each nail, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Utah-based nail artist Sierra Unsicker created an artsy look that's perfect for Pride or anytime, really.

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100% hand painted. 🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈 • • • • Inspired by @bysarah____ #sierrasnails #nailsbysierra #handpainted #handpaintednailart #nailart #nails #utahnails #utahnailart #bestnails #nailaddict #nailartaddict #manicure #gelpolish #naturalnails #freehand #nailartlover #nailsmagazine #nailpro #nailtech #beauty #rainbow #rainbownails #rainbownailart

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When asked about the inspiration behind these nails, Unsicker told "GMA," "We wanted to do something fun and spunky, and loved the waves!

Her key technique is to take it one color at a time and have fun with it. "The lines don’t need to be the same thickness or go the same direction," she says. "Just go with the flow."

If you are ready to show your pride on your nails, or simply ready for a nail re-do, check out 14 other amazing looks to try.

@Dippycownails

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Rainbow Dream 😍 • tag a #holosexual

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@Sierrasnails_

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Not gonna lie, I struggled with these. So hard to get the lines even and perfect. 😂🌈 • • • • 100% hand painted. #sierrasnails #nailsbysierra #handpainted #handpaintednailart #nailart #nails #utahnails #utahnailart #bestnails #nailaddict #nailartaddict #manicure #gelpolish #naturalnails #freehand #nailartlover #nailsmagazine #nailpro #nailtech #beauty #rainbow #rainbownailart #rainbownails #whitenails #pride #pridemonth #pridenails

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(MORE: Taylor Swift wears head-to-toe rainbow outfit for Pride month)

@Nailsbycortney

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Pride Nails 🏳️‍🌈 #glitter #wildflowersmicroglitter #wildflowersnails #pride #rainbownails #nailsbycortney #lovewhatyoudo #chardonsalons #chardon @bellamoresalonandspa @wildflowersnailshop #nailaddict #nailswag #nailstagram #nailsofinstagram #cle #rainbow #teamrainbow

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@Polished_nails.by.ceri

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🌈 Rainbows. Happy Birthday Sarah @imperfect_polish A bunch of us got together and recreated your rainbow stripe mani as we know it's one of your faves. Have a great day girl! Xx . All polishes used are @colorclubnaillacquer With a @glistenandglow1 top coat . Participants: @polished_nails.by.ceri @finger_candi @mangora7 @maggie_jmr @polishlabrat @xx_glitter_and_stripes_xx @shinigamixnailxart @nailsoflizmo @amateur.nail.art.1 @polishedbybb . #birthdaymani #rainbownails #allthingsrainbow #easynailart #freehandnailart

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@Karanailedit

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I prefer to have 10 different colors on my nails at all times 🌈🌈🌈 I used all @chinaglazeofficial for this rainbow look! Happy Pride Month!!! #pridenails #rainbownails #ombrenails #karanailedit

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@Theeditorialnail

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Good morning beautiful peeps and #HappyPride 🌈 Pulled these beauties from my #pridemonth archive #NailsAtFirstSight series. Sending love to my friends and family in the community 💕🤗 . . . . . #theeditorialnail #nails #nail #fashion #style #nailart #unity #beauty #beautiful #instagood #mood #instagram #loveislove #nailart #art #instadaily #colorful #manimonday #monday #lovewins #love #rainbow #pride #lgbtq #lgbt #lgbtpride @them #oneofthem @hudabeauty @makeupviibe @healthy_hair_journey @nailstyle_official @jazzmynejay @nailitmag @buzzfeed @popsugarbeauty @byrdiebeauty @cocoabombshells @bust_magazine @bebeautifulla @theblaquelioness @21ninety @blavity @allure @ipsy @asis @georgehtakei @nailpromagazine @mikeyk @kevin @instagram #handpainted @essence @lenawaithe @queereye @nikes_nae @sidrasmithofficial @outmagazine @angelicaross @poseonfx @mrrpmurphy @pfpicardi @kelly.bales @agentlover @_danaoliver @jessicamatlin @dressupwithjess @theellenshow

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@Nailsby.maddie

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❤️🧡💛💚💙💜Nails to celebrate PRIDE this weekend🏳️‍🌈Something about the matte top coat brings out texture and dimension of the transfer foil. And I’m in looove 😍

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estellelbn

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🌈🌎• Happy #pride _ Yes to all of this and #lbn_nailscream is becoming a thing people ! _ #lbn_newyork #estelle_elsewhere #iscreamforicecream #vanleeuwenicecream #chillhouse #westvillage #newyorknewyork #vsco #VSCOcam

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Shellebelle1119

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It’s T-minus 15 minutes until it’s officially Pride month-the most colorful month of the year 🌈 My manicure this month honors all my #LGBTQ friends and myself who are all very proud of our sexuality. I’ve met and made some incredible LGBTQ friends these past two years who I’ve laughed, cried and bonded with. Many of our stories our so different yet weirdly enough the same. To the ones who aren’t “out” yet, just do it! Life’s too short. To the ones who’ve shared their coming out stories, please continue. You never know the influence/encouragement you can make just by being YOU! I love you all, and as @arianagrande says, “we’re way too fly to partake in all this hate, we’re out here vibin!” HAPPY PRIDE MONTH YALL! #pridenailart #lgbtq #loveislove🌈 #happypride❤️💛💚💙💜

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@Nailsbymei

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Nintendo switch #supermario #nails @jennaisjenna00 #nailsbymei #handpainted #rainbowroad

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Sweetandsavvynails

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Rainbow nails errday @ilanamichelle . . . . . . . #notd #rainbownails #pridenails #pridemonth #pridenyc #brooklynnsils #nycnails

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@bytiptopnails

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Rainbow Nails💅🏻✨ . Trabajo hecho por #Bibi 💟 . Agenda tu cita por Inbox o Whatsapp (612)157.2655 🙌🏻 📞 . 📍Márquez de León/Gómez Farías y Altamirano (zona centro). . . #Bytiptopnails #Yocreoenelmanicure #uñas #lapazbcs #LaPaz #lashes #nails #nailsforyou #nails2inspire #manicure_ideas #nailsart #nailsoftoday #nailsobsession #summernails #colorful #rainbownails

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Editor's note: This story was originally published on June 5, 2019.