Patriotic Pedicure: Fireworks Nail Art for Independence Day

Create a patriotic pedicure; fireworks nail art perfect for Independence Day with this Tuesday’s how-to guide. Inspired by my patriotic hair and nails article for Examiner.com, Ask the Pro Stylist didn’t fail at an attempt at cute toenails for the Fourth of July.

I almost let a Tuesday go by without posting a how-to for the day. I was going to write about the prom hair I did for a dear client, but it is not something that is easily replicated unless done by a professional. When prom season is over, I will post pics of my favorite girls and the hair I created for them. But, for today, I have a patriotic pedicure how-to, inspired by an article I wrote yesterday.

After a busy day of work, and many end of school celebrations, it was time for a pedicure. As next week is the Fourth of July, and I will be unavailable to tend to my toes because we are off to dance competitions, I had my patriotic pedicure completed today.

I went to a local nail salon, Donna Nails in Lynbrook, Long Island where a basic $10 pedicure rocks. I sprung for a spa pedicure because I needed the extra massage today, and the poor workers were scurrying to close as I arrived slightly late. However, they didn’t rush me and provided me with outstanding service. I had one basic color applied, ESSIE Midnight Cami – a shimmering deep twilight blue, for the base to my patriotic pedicure.

Patriotic Pedicure with Essie’s Midnight Cami

Using Kiss Galaxy Effects Nail Art Kit and the red and white nail polish, I applied dots to the big toe with the dotting tool. When it dried, I went over it with the glitter topcoat, which also comes in the kit for a popping patriotic pedicure, simple to complete for Independence Day. When I was sure the glitter and dots were dry, I applied a clear topcoat to secure.

Patriotic Pedicure with Kiss Galaxy Effects

Have a safe and fun-filled Fourth of July with your patriotic pedicure. Happy Styling!

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