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Drip Nails

The name "Drip Nails" derives from the nail polish that drips down the sides of your nail, giving it an abstract look. Drip effects on nails are a type of nail art that create the impression of dripping paint. The effect looks like paint splatter or water droplets on your nails, with some parts being darker than others. Drip manicures and pedicures can be done in different techniques, colors, and textures, but they all have one thing in common: they look dripping!
Drip nail designs are perfect for any occasion, but they're especially well-suited for Halloween. The spooky holiday provides the perfect blood drip nail art for creepy, crawly, and just plain weird nails. You can choose many styles for a drip nail design, including paint drips, sparkles, wine stains, and blood stains.
Drip nail designs are famous for their simplicity and elegance, as well as their ability to complement various outfits. This style looks best when done with two colors; however, it can also be done with three or even more colors if you want to create an elaborate design. Drip nail art works well with many designs, including watercolor portraits, geometric shapes, and abstract patterns. They make for a great look but are especially well-suited for an event where you want to stand out from the crowd! Drip nail designs look great on short nails, which makes them perfect for people who want to achieve a classic look without having to wear long nails. They also work well with any outfit, so you can wear them all year round without worrying about whether they'll match your clothes or not.

Drip Designs for Long Nails

Watercolor Butterfly Nails
Watercolor Butterfly Nails

Blondivika_nsk

Blood Nails | Halloween - NB384
Blood Nails | Halloween - NB384

Purple and Blue Drip Nails Design | Drip Nails - NB5024
Purple and Blue Drip Nails Design | Drip Nails - NB5024

Blood Nails | Halloween - NB584
Blood Nails | Halloween - NB584

Neon Orange Drip Nails Design | Drip Nails - NB5069
Neon Orange Drip Nails Design | Drip Nails - NB5069

Cinnamon Slate and Pink Nails for Party | Benjamin Moore Color Trend 2025 - NB6094
Cinnamon Slate and Pink Nails for Party | Benjamin Moore Color Trend 2025 - NB6094

Portrait and Gold Drips Nails Design | Drip Nails - NB5032
Portrait and Gold Drips Nails Design | Drip Nails - NB5032

Rainy Day Joy Nails Design | Arina's Unique Nail Story - NB6454
Rainy Day Joy Nails Design | Arina's Unique Nail Story - NB6454

Drip Designs for Short Nails

Mani and Pedi Color Splash Nails Design | Graffiti Nails - NB2923
Mani and Pedi Color Splash Nails Design | Graffiti Nails - NB2923

Cute Ice Cream Drip Nails Design | Drip Nails - NB5059
Cute Ice Cream Drip Nails Design | Drip Nails - NB5059

Simple Ice Cream Drip Nails Design | Drip Nails - NB5060
Simple Ice Cream Drip Nails Design | Drip Nails - NB5060

Dripping Gold Chrome Nails Design | Drip Nails - NB5031
Dripping Gold Chrome Nails Design | Drip Nails - NB5031

Ice Cream Drip Design for Glitter Nails | Drip Nails - NB5057
Ice Cream Drip Design for Glitter Nails | Drip Nails - NB5057

Leaves and Drips Nail Design | Love the Forest Nails - NB3025
Leaves and Drips Nail Design | Love the Forest Nails - NB3025

White Toenails Black Drips Design | Drip Nails - NB5017
White Toenails Black Drips Design | Drip Nails - NB5017

Short Nails Ice Cream Drip Design | Drip Nails - NB5056
Short Nails Ice Cream Drip Design | Drip Nails - NB5056

Black Drip Nails

Black Drip Nails Design | Drip Nails - NB5002
Black Drip Nails Design | Drip Nails - NB5002

Green Nails with Drips | Drip Nails - NB5007
Green Nails with Drips | Drip Nails - NB5007

Cute Puppy for Matte Nails Design | Dog Nail Designs- NB7543
Cute Puppy for Matte Nails Design | Dog Nail Designs- NB7543

Embellished Nails with Black Drips | Drip Nails - NB5011
Embellished Nails with Black Drips | Drip Nails - NB5011

Dripping Heart Graffiti Nails Design | Heart Nails - NB4849
Dripping Heart Graffiti Nails Design | Heart Nails - NB4849

Green Nails with Black Drips | Drip Nails - NB5003
Green Nails with Black Drips | Drip Nails - NB5003

Poison Apple Nails | Halloween - NB732
Poison Apple Nails | Halloween - NB732

Matte Graffiti Pedicure Design | Graffiti Nails - NB2924
Matte Graffiti Pedicure Design | Graffiti Nails - NB2924

Blood Drip Nail Design

Eyeball and Brain Nails Design | Halloween Eyeball Nails - NB5870
Eyeball and Brain Nails Design | Halloween Eyeball Nails - NB5870

Zombie Nails | Halloween - NB489
Zombie Nails | Halloween - NB489

Bloody Red Hearts Nails Design | Anti Valentine's Nail Designs - NB7232
Bloody Red Hearts Nails Design | Anti Valentine's Nail Designs - NB7232

Zombie Nails | Halloween - NB483
Zombie Nails | Halloween - NB483

Poison Apple Nails | Halloween - NB731
Poison Apple Nails | Halloween - NB731

Skull Design for Scary Valentine Nails | Valentine Nails - NB2163
Skull Design for Scary Valentine Nails | Valentine Nails - NB2163

Simple and Short Blood Nails Design | Halloween Blood Nails - NB5791
Simple and Short Blood Nails Design | Halloween Blood Nails - NB5791

Silver and Red Vampire Coffin Nails | Halloween Vampire Nails - NB6007
Silver and Red Vampire Coffin Nails | Halloween Vampire Nails - NB6007

Chrome Drip Nails

Ombre Nails Gold Drips Design | Drip Nails - NB5029
Ombre Nails Gold Drips Design | Drip Nails - NB5029

Chrome Drips for Pastel Nails Design | Drip Nails - NB5023
Chrome Drips for Pastel Nails Design | Drip Nails - NB5023

Chocolate Brown Nails with Gold Drips | Drip Nails - NB5028
Chocolate Brown Nails with Gold Drips | Drip Nails - NB5028

Nails Design with Gold Drips | Drip Nails - NB5033
Nails Design with Gold Drips | Drip Nails - NB5033

Neutral Nails Drips Design | Drip Nails - NB5027
Neutral Nails Drips Design | Drip Nails - NB5027

Chrome Drips French Manicure Design | Drip Nails - NB5026
Chrome Drips French Manicure Design | Drip Nails - NB5026

Clouds and Chrome Drips Nails Design | Drip Nails - NB5022
Clouds and Chrome Drips Nails Design | Drip Nails - NB5022

Chrome Drips Nails Design | Drip Nails - NB5025
Chrome Drips Nails Design | Drip Nails - NB5025

Gold Drip Nails

Gold Tips and Drips Nails Design | Drip Nails - NB5034
Gold Tips and Drips Nails Design | Drip Nails - NB5034

Chocolate Brown Nails with Gold Drips | Drip Nails - NB5028
Chocolate Brown Nails with Gold Drips | Drip Nails - NB5028

Chrome Nails with 3D Drips | Drip Nails - NB5019
Chrome Nails with 3D Drips | Drip Nails - NB5019

Portrait and Gold Drips Nails Design | Drip Nails - NB5032
Portrait and Gold Drips Nails Design | Drip Nails - NB5032

Neutral Nails Drips Design | Drip Nails - NB5027
Neutral Nails Drips Design | Drip Nails - NB5027

Ombre Nails Gold Drips Design | Drip Nails - NB5029
Ombre Nails Gold Drips Design | Drip Nails - NB5029

Dripping Gold Chrome Nails Design | Drip Nails - NB5031
Dripping Gold Chrome Nails Design | Drip Nails - NB5031

Nails Design with Gold Drips | Drip Nails - NB5033
Nails Design with Gold Drips | Drip Nails - NB5033

Halloween Drip Nails

Monster Nails | Halloween - NB668
Monster Nails | Halloween - NB668

Mummy Nails | Halloween - NB404
Mummy Nails | Halloween - NB404

Blood Nails | Halloween - NB384
Blood Nails | Halloween - NB384

Halloween Comic Book Look Nails
Halloween Comic Book Look Nails

Hnnailsbyhoney

Blood Nails | Halloween - NB584
Blood Nails | Halloween - NB584

Poison Apple Nails | Halloween - NB731
Poison Apple Nails | Halloween - NB731

Poison Apple Nails | Halloween - NB732
Poison Apple Nails | Halloween - NB732

Blood Nails | Halloween - NB390
Blood Nails | Halloween - NB390

Ice Cream Drip Nails

Pastel Nails with Ice Cream Drips | Drip Nails - NB5052
Pastel Nails with Ice Cream Drips | Drip Nails - NB5052

Melting Ice Cream Nails
Melting Ice Cream Nails

Nails_by_evelyn9

Ice Cream Drip French Manicure | Drip Nails - NB5058
Ice Cream Drip French Manicure | Drip Nails - NB5058

Ice Cream Drip Design for Pastel Nails | Drip Nails - NB5055
Ice Cream Drip Design for Pastel Nails | Drip Nails - NB5055

Short Nails Ice Cream Drip Design | Drip Nails - NB5056
Short Nails Ice Cream Drip Design | Drip Nails - NB5056

Embellished Nails with Ice Cream Drips | Drip Nails - NB5054
Embellished Nails with Ice Cream Drips | Drip Nails - NB5054

Cute Ice Cream Drip Nails Design | Drip Nails - NB5059
Cute Ice Cream Drip Nails Design | Drip Nails - NB5059

Glitter Nails with Ice Cream Drips | Drip Nails - NB5053
Glitter Nails with Ice Cream Drips | Drip Nails - NB5053

Neon Drip Nails

Drips on White Glitter Nails
Drips on White Glitter Nails

Getman.nails

Neon Colorful Drips Nails Design | Drip Nails - NB5064
Neon Colorful Drips Nails Design | Drip Nails - NB5064

Neon Drips for Glitter Nails | Drip Nails - NB5067
Neon Drips for Glitter Nails | Drip Nails - NB5067

3D Neon Drip Nails Design | Drip Nails - NB5065
3D Neon Drip Nails Design | Drip Nails - NB5065

Neon Orange Drip Nails Design | Drip Nails - NB5069
Neon Orange Drip Nails Design | Drip Nails - NB5069

Bright and Matte Neon Nails
Bright and Matte Neon Nails

Getman.nails

Neon Drips Design for Pink Nails | Drip Nails - NB5068
Neon Drips Design for Pink Nails | Drip Nails - NB5068

Pink Neon Nails Drips Design | Drip Nails - NB5062
Pink Neon Nails Drips Design | Drip Nails - NB5062

Pink Drip Nails

Pastel Nails with Ice Cream Drips | Drip Nails - NB5052
Pastel Nails with Ice Cream Drips | Drip Nails - NB5052

Pink and Blue Pastel Neon Drips Nail Design | Graffiti Nails - NB2908
Pink and Blue Pastel Neon Drips Nail Design | Graffiti Nails - NB2908

Halloween Comic Book Look Nails
Halloween Comic Book Look Nails

Hnnailsbyhoney

Pink Drips Nails Design | Drip Nails - NB4996
Pink Drips Nails Design | Drip Nails - NB4996

Matte Graffiti Pedicure Design | Graffiti Nails - NB2924
Matte Graffiti Pedicure Design | Graffiti Nails - NB2924

Cute Ice Cream Drip Nails Design | Drip Nails - NB5059
Cute Ice Cream Drip Nails Design | Drip Nails - NB5059

Short Nails Ice Cream Drip Design | Drip Nails - NB5056
Short Nails Ice Cream Drip Design | Drip Nails - NB5056

Simple Ice Cream Drip Nails Design | Drip Nails - NB5060
Simple Ice Cream Drip Nails Design | Drip Nails - NB5060

Rainbow Drip Nails

Mani and Pedi Color Splash Nails Design | Graffiti Nails - NB2923
Mani and Pedi Color Splash Nails Design | Graffiti Nails - NB2923

Pastel Neon Drips for Graffiti Nail Design | Graffiti Nails - NB2915
Pastel Neon Drips for Graffiti Nail Design | Graffiti Nails - NB2915

Colorful Toenails with Graffiti Heart Accents | Heart Nails - NB4877
Colorful Toenails with Graffiti Heart Accents | Heart Nails - NB4877

Heavy Rain Umbrella Colorful Watercolor Nails | Paint Nail Art - NB2263
Heavy Rain Umbrella Colorful Watercolor Nails | Paint Nail Art - NB2263

Pastel Nails with Drips Design | Graffiti Nails - NB2926
Pastel Nails with Drips Design | Graffiti Nails - NB2926

Pastel Neon Drips Nail Design | Graffiti Nails - NB2902
Pastel Neon Drips Nail Design | Graffiti Nails - NB2902

3D Water Droplets
3D Water Droplets

Blondivika_nsk

Colorful Umbrella Rain Nails
Colorful Umbrella Rain Nails

Pauletta.nails

Chocolate Drip Nails

Donut Sprinkle Nails
Donut Sprinkle Nails

Project_paznokcie

Sugar Sweet Valentine's Nails
Sugar Sweet Valentine's Nails

Hnnailsbyhoney

Chocolate Brown Easter Bunny Nail Design | Easter Nails - NB3677
Chocolate Brown Easter Bunny Nail Design | Easter Nails - NB3677

Chocolate Drip
Chocolate Drip

Sylwia_nailss

Water Drop Nails

Leaves and Drips Nail Design | Love the Forest Nails - NB3025
Leaves and Drips Nail Design | Love the Forest Nails - NB3025

Negative Effects of Climate Change | Climate Crisis Nails - NB3188
Negative Effects of Climate Change | Climate Crisis Nails - NB3188

Winter Blue Watercolor Nails | Paint Nail Art - NB2232
Winter Blue Watercolor Nails | Paint Nail Art - NB2232

Rain Drop French
Rain Drop French

Blondivika_nsk

Climate Change and Intensity of Precipitation | Climate Crisis Nails - NB3183
Climate Change and Intensity of Precipitation | Climate Crisis Nails - NB3183

Water Splatter Art
Water Splatter Art

Blondivika_nsk

3D Water Drips on Colorful Nails
3D Water Drips on Colorful Nails

Cdanails

Rainbow and Heart Matte Nails
Rainbow and Heart Matte Nails

Cdanails

Drip Designs on Toe Nails

White Toenails Black Drips Design | Drip Nails - NB5017
White Toenails Black Drips Design | Drip Nails - NB5017

Mani and Pedi Color Splash Nails Design | Graffiti Nails - NB2923
Mani and Pedi Color Splash Nails Design | Graffiti Nails - NB2923

Pink Drip Toenails Design | Drip Nails - NB5000
Pink Drip Toenails Design | Drip Nails - NB5000

Pink Drip Pedicure Design | Drip Nails - NB5001
Pink Drip Pedicure Design | Drip Nails - NB5001

Colorful Toenails with Graffiti Heart Accents | Heart Nails - NB4877
Colorful Toenails with Graffiti Heart Accents | Heart Nails - NB4877

Pink Drips on Toes
Pink Drips on Toes

Nail_sunny

Pastel Nails with Drips Design | Graffiti Nails - NB2926
Pastel Nails with Drips Design | Graffiti Nails - NB2926

Matte Graffiti Pedicure Design | Graffiti Nails - NB2924
Matte Graffiti Pedicure Design | Graffiti Nails - NB2924

What Are the Most Popular Drip Nail Designs?

Blood Drip Nails
Rainbow Drip Nails
Halloween Drip Nails
Ice Cream Drip Nails
Drippy Smiley Face Nails
Dripping Lips Nail Art

Glitter Drip Nails
French Drip Nails
Chanel Drip Nail Stickers
Colorful Drip Nails
3D Drip Nails
Dripping Honey Nails

How to Choose the Best Colors for Drip Nails

You can choose any color for drip-nail designs that matches your personality or the season! The best way to pick colors is to use bright and contrasting tones. You can also apply shades of the same color (like black and white) or different textures on your nails (like matte and glossy). If you want something bold but subtle enough for everyday wear, try dark reds or blacks with silver accents. For springtime fun, bright pinks or oranges with yellow accents would be good options; these will surely brighten up any day!

Tips for Drip Nail Designs

When choosing colors, think about what kind of outfit you will wear with this design and pick colors accordingly.

Don't take the shape of the drip too narrow or pointy—it's better to make it wider than narrow so that it doesn't look like a drop of water falling from a faucet or tap.

Work in small sections of your nail at a time so that each drip has plenty of room to dry before moving on to the next one. This way, you won't get any accidental smudges or smears!

If you have difficulties adding drips, you can apply drip nail decals.

The Best Drip Nail Art Ideas

Nail Design and Art / Drip Nails
Neon Orange Nails with Drips | Drip Nails - NB5008
Neon Orange Nails with Drips | Drip Nails - NB5008

Green Nails with Drips | Drip Nails - NB5007
Green Nails with Drips | Drip Nails - NB5007

Pastel Nails with Black Drips | Drip Nails - NB5006
Pastel Nails with Black Drips | Drip Nails - NB5006

Black Drips Design for Ombre French Nails | Drip Nails - NB5005
Black Drips Design for Ombre French Nails | Drip Nails - NB5005

Black Drips on Glossy Nails | Drip Nails - NB5004
Black Drips on Glossy Nails | Drip Nails - NB5004

Green Nails with Black Drips | Drip Nails - NB5003
Green Nails with Black Drips | Drip Nails - NB5003

Black Drip Nails Design | Drip Nails - NB5002
Black Drip Nails Design | Drip Nails - NB5002

Pink Drip Pedicure Design | Drip Nails - NB5001
Pink Drip Pedicure Design | Drip Nails - NB5001

Pink Drip Toenails Design | Drip Nails - NB5000
Pink Drip Toenails Design | Drip Nails - NB5000

Pink Chrome Nails Drip Design | Drip Nails - NB4999
Pink Chrome Nails Drip Design | Drip Nails - NB4999

Drip and Glitter Nails Design | Drip Nails - NB4998
Drip and Glitter Nails Design | Drip Nails - NB4998

Embellished Nails with Pink Drips | Drip Nails - NB4997
Embellished Nails with Pink Drips | Drip Nails - NB4997

Pink Drips Nails Design | Drip Nails - NB4996
Pink Drips Nails Design | Drip Nails - NB4996

Chrome Nails Pink Drips Design | Drip Nails - NB4995
Chrome Nails Pink Drips Design | Drip Nails - NB4995

3D Pink Drip for Chrome Nails | Drip Nails - NB4994
3D Pink Drip for Chrome Nails | Drip Nails - NB4994

Green Nails with Pink Drip Accents | Drip Nails - NB4993
Green Nails with Pink Drip Accents | Drip Nails - NB4993

Dark Nails Silver Drip Design | Dark Nails - NB6590
Dark Nails Silver Drip Design | Dark Nails - NB6590

Black Ombre Nails with Glitter Drips | Black Ombre Nails - NB6479
Black Ombre Nails with Glitter Drips | Black Ombre Nails - NB6479

Short Nails with Pastel Neon Drips | Birthday Pastel Neon Nails - NB6071
Short Nails with Pastel Neon Drips | Birthday Pastel Neon Nails - NB6071

Colorful Pastel Neon Drips Nail Art | Birthday Pastel Neon Nails - NB6068
Colorful Pastel Neon Drips Nail Art | Birthday Pastel Neon Nails - NB6068

Chocolate and Caramel Ganache Drip for Cake Nails | Birthday Cake Nails - NB6054
Chocolate and Caramel Ganache Drip for Cake Nails | Birthday Cake Nails - NB6054

Drip Cake-Inspired Design for Green Nails | Birthday Cake Nails - NB6053
Drip Cake-Inspired Design for Green Nails | Birthday Cake Nails - NB6053

X-long Vampire Nails with Blood Drips | Halloween Vampire Nails - NB6008
X-long Vampire Nails with Blood Drips | Halloween Vampire Nails - NB6008

Vampire Fangs with Blood Drips on Nails | Halloween Vampire Nails - NB6001
Vampire Fangs with Blood Drips on Nails | Halloween Vampire Nails - NB6001

Blood Drips for Vampire Nails | Halloween Vampire Nails - NB5994
Blood Drips for Vampire Nails | Halloween Vampire Nails - NB5994

Blue Nails Graffiti Design with Dripping Hearts | Heart Nails - NB4856
Blue Nails Graffiti Design with Dripping Hearts | Heart Nails - NB4856

Graffiti Dripping Heart Nails | Heart Nails - NB4854
Graffiti Dripping Heart Nails | Heart Nails - NB4854

Dripping Heart Graffiti Nails Design | Heart Nails - NB4849
Dripping Heart Graffiti Nails Design | Heart Nails - NB4849

Black and Pink Polka Dot Nails with Drips | Dot Nails - NB4440
Black and Pink Polka Dot Nails with Drips | Dot Nails - NB4440

Colorful 3D Drips for Jelly Nails Design | Jelly Nails - NB4398
Colorful 3D Drips for Jelly Nails Design | Jelly Nails - NB4398

Leaves and Drips Nail Design | Love the Forest Nails - NB3025
Leaves and Drips Nail Design | Love the Forest Nails - NB3025

Pastel Nails with Drips Design | Graffiti Nails - NB2926
Pastel Nails with Drips Design | Graffiti Nails - NB2926

Pastel Neon Drips for Graffiti Nail Design | Graffiti Nails - NB2915
Pastel Neon Drips for Graffiti Nail Design | Graffiti Nails - NB2915

Pink and Blue Pastel Neon Drips Nail Design | Graffiti Nails - NB2908
Pink and Blue Pastel Neon Drips Nail Design | Graffiti Nails - NB2908

Metallic Shades Nails with Graffiti Drips Design | Graffiti Nails - NB2907
Metallic Shades Nails with Graffiti Drips Design | Graffiti Nails - NB2907

Ombre Nails Pastel Neon Drips Design | Graffiti Nails - NB2905
Ombre Nails Pastel Neon Drips Design | Graffiti Nails - NB2905

Drips and Splashes Nail Design | Graffiti Nails - NB2904
Drips and Splashes Nail Design | Graffiti Nails - NB2904

Pastel Neon Drips Nail Design | Graffiti Nails - NB2902
Pastel Neon Drips Nail Design | Graffiti Nails - NB2902

Black Drip Stiletto Nails
Black Drip Stiletto Nails

_gabrielamanole

Drips on White Glitter Nails
Drips on White Glitter Nails

Getman.nails

Drips and Hearts
Drips and Hearts

Nailed.it.by.amber

3D Water Drips on Colorful Nails
3D Water Drips on Colorful Nails

Cdanails

Pink Neon Dripping Nails
Pink Neon Dripping Nails

Melificentnailartistry

Chocolate Drip
Chocolate Drip

Sylwia_nailss

Doughnut Dripping
Doughnut Dripping

Nails_by_evelyn9

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FAQs:

The drip effect is a fun way to make your nails stand out from the crowd. It's easy to do and can be done with any nail polish color.
1. First, paint your nails with a base coat and then two coats of the color of your choice
2. After letting them dry completely, place a small dot in the center of each nail.
3. Use a toothpick or chopstick dipped in acetone to dissolve just enough of the polish so that it drips down off your finger, forming a drip on top of your nail bed.
4. Once you've created all of your drips, let them dry completely before applying a top coat to protect them
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