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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

Red and Black Gradient Nails
Red and Black Gradient Nails

Gallinaz_nail

Bloody French Manicure for Valentine's Day | Valentine Nails - NB2171
Bloody French Manicure for Valentine's Day | Valentine Nails - NB2171

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

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

Zombie Nails | Halloween - NB604
Zombie Nails | Halloween - NB604

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

Glitter Nails with Neon Drips Design | Drip Nails - NB5061
Glitter Nails with Neon Drips Design | Drip Nails - NB5061

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

Drip Designs for Short Nails

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Black Drip Nails

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

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

Neon Nails Black Drips Design | Drip Nails - NB5013
Neon Nails Black Drips Design | Drip Nails - NB5013

Black Drip Stiletto Nails
Black Drip Stiletto Nails

_gabrielamanole

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

Pink Neon Dripping Nails
Pink Neon Dripping Nails

Melificentnailartistry

Black Drips Design for White Nails | Drip Nails - NB5015
Black Drips Design for White Nails | Drip Nails - NB5015

Gold French Tips and Black Drips Design | Drip Nails - NB5030
Gold French Tips and Black Drips Design | Drip Nails - NB5030

Blood Drip Nail Design

Black and Red Halloween Nails with Crosses | Halloween Cross Nails - NB6033
Black and Red Halloween Nails with Crosses | Halloween Cross Nails - NB6033

Zombie Hand Nail Designs | Halloween - NB807
Zombie Hand Nail Designs | Halloween - NB807

LEGO Zombie Minifigures Nail Design | Game Nails - NB2720
LEGO Zombie Minifigures Nail Design | Game Nails - NB2720

Zombie Nails | Halloween - NB604
Zombie Nails | Halloween - NB604

Cross Design for Stiletto Nails | Halloween Cross Nails - NB6029
Cross Design for Stiletto Nails | Halloween Cross Nails - NB6029

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

Glitter Design for Halloween Bloody Red Nails | Halloween Blood Nails - NB5789
Glitter Design for Halloween Bloody Red Nails | Halloween Blood Nails - NB5789

Blood Nails | Halloween - NB630
Blood Nails | Halloween - NB630

Chrome Drip Nails

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

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

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

Purple Chrome Nails Drip Design | Drip Nails - NB5021
Purple Chrome Nails Drip Design | Drip Nails - NB5021

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

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

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

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

Gold Drip Nails

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

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

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

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

Gold Chrome Drips on Transparent Nails | Drip Nails - NB5020
Gold Chrome Drips on Transparent Nails | Drip Nails - NB5020

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

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

Halloween Drip Nails

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

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

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

Vampire Fangs Nails | Halloween - NB776
Vampire Fangs Nails | Halloween - NB776

Blood Nails | Halloween - NB630
Blood Nails | Halloween - NB630

Ice Cream Drip Nails

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

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

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

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

Neon Drip Nails

Bright and Matte Neon Nails
Bright and Matte Neon Nails

Getman.nails

Neon Orange Drips for Off-white Nails | Drip Nails - NB5063
Neon Orange Drips for Off-white Nails | Drip Nails - NB5063

Neon Orange Nails Drip Design | Drip Nails - NB5066
Neon Orange Nails Drip Design | Drip Nails - NB5066

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

The Nun and Cross Halloween Nails
The Nun and Cross Halloween Nails

Melificentnailartistry

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

Glitter Nails with Neon Drips Design | Drip Nails - NB5061
Glitter Nails with Neon Drips Design | Drip Nails - NB5061

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

Pink Drip Nails

Halloween Comic Book Look Nails
Halloween Comic Book Look Nails

Hnnailsbyhoney

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

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

Doughnut Dripping
Doughnut Dripping

Nails_by_evelyn9

Glitter Nails with Neon Drips Design | Drip Nails - NB5061
Glitter Nails with Neon Drips Design | Drip Nails - NB5061

Drips on White Glitter Nails
Drips on White Glitter Nails

Getman.nails

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

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

Rainbow Drip Nails

Graffiti Neon Nail Art | Graffiti Nails - NB2917
Graffiti Neon Nail Art | Graffiti Nails - NB2917

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

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

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

Colorful Umbrella Rain Nails
Colorful Umbrella Rain Nails

Pauletta.nails

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

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

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

Chocolate Drip Nails

Donut Sprinkle Nails
Donut Sprinkle Nails

Project_paznokcie

Chocolate Drip
Chocolate Drip

Sylwia_nailss

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

Water Drop Nails

Rain Drops Watercolor Nails | Paint Nail Art - NB2273
Rain Drops Watercolor Nails | Paint Nail Art - NB2273

Rainbow and Heart Matte Nails
Rainbow and Heart Matte Nails

Cdanails

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

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

Watercolor Butterfly Nails
Watercolor Butterfly Nails

Blondivika_nsk

Rain Drop French
Rain Drop French

Blondivika_nsk

Embellished Easter Lily Nails | Easter Nails - NB3477
Embellished Easter Lily Nails | Easter Nails - NB3477

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

Drip Designs on Toe Nails

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bee and Honey Drips Nails Design | Bee Nails- NB8149
Bee and Honey Drips Nails Design | Bee Nails- NB8149

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

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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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