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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

Blood and Roses Nails | Halloween - NB560
Blood and Roses Nails | Halloween - NB560

Rain Drop French
Rain Drop French

Blondivika_nsk

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

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

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

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

Skeleton Nails | Halloween - NB403
Skeleton Nails | Halloween - NB403

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

Cdanails

Drip Designs for Short Nails

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

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

Ink Splatter Art on Nails
Ink Splatter Art on Nails

Ego_alinkha

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

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

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

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

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

Black Drip Nails

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

Pink Neon Dripping Nails
Pink Neon Dripping Nails

Melificentnailartistry

Blue and Black Nails Drip Design | Drip Nails - NB5014
Blue and Black Nails Drip Design | Drip Nails - NB5014

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

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

Mint Green Nails with Black Drips | Drip Nails - NB5010
Mint Green Nails with Black Drips | Drip Nails - NB5010

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

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

Blood Drip Nail Design

Jack Skellington Nail Design
Jack Skellington Nail Design

Melificentnailartistry

Vampire Design for Scary Valentine's Day Nails | Valentine Nails - NB2161
Vampire Design for Scary Valentine's Day Nails | Valentine Nails - NB2161

Horror Movie Nails | Halloween - NB637
Horror Movie Nails | Halloween - NB637

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

Skeleton Nails | Halloween - NB403
Skeleton Nails | Halloween - NB403

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

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

Chrome Drip Nails

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gold Drip Nails

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Blood Nails | Halloween - NB625
Blood Nails | Halloween - NB625

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

Halloween Ombre Neon Pigments
Halloween Ombre Neon Pigments

Hnnailsbyhoney

Blood Nails | Halloween - NB372
Blood Nails | Halloween - NB372

French Nails | Halloween - NB554
French Nails | Halloween - NB554

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

Melificentnailartistry

Ice Cream Drip Nails

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

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

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

Melting Ice Cream Nails
Melting Ice Cream Nails

Nails_by_evelyn9

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

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

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

Neon Drip Nails

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

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

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

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

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

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

Drips on White Glitter Nails
Drips on White Glitter Nails

Getman.nails

Matte White Nails Neon Drips Design | Drip Nails - NB5070
Matte White Nails Neon Drips Design | Drip Nails - NB5070

Pink Drip Nails

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

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

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

Doughnut Dripping
Doughnut Dripping

Nails_by_evelyn9

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

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

Halloween Comic Book Look Nails
Halloween Comic Book Look Nails

Hnnailsbyhoney

Rainbow Drip Nails

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

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

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

Colorful Umbrella Rain Nails
Colorful Umbrella Rain Nails

Pauletta.nails

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

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

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

3D Water Droplets
3D Water Droplets

Blondivika_nsk

Chocolate Drip Nails

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

Chocolate Drip
Chocolate Drip

Sylwia_nailss

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

Hnnailsbyhoney

Donut Sprinkle Nails
Donut Sprinkle Nails

Project_paznokcie

Water Drop Nails

Rain Drop French
Rain Drop French

Blondivika_nsk

Water Splatter Art
Water Splatter Art

Blondivika_nsk

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

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

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

Watercolor Butterfly Nails
Watercolor Butterfly Nails

Blondivika_nsk

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

Drip Designs on Toe Nails

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Water Splatter Art
Water Splatter Art

Blondivika_nsk

Climate Change Cause Heavy Rainfall | Climate Crisis Nails - NB3185
Climate Change Cause Heavy Rainfall | Climate Crisis Nails - NB3185

Pastel Neon Smokey Watercolor Nail Design | Paint Nail Art - NB2261
Pastel Neon Smokey Watercolor Nail Design | Paint Nail Art - NB2261

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

Doughnut Dripping
Doughnut Dripping

Nails_by_evelyn9

Eeyore | Winnie the Pooh
Eeyore | Winnie the Pooh

Fasia.nails

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Blue and Black Nails Drip Design | Drip Nails - NB5014
Blue and Black Nails Drip Design | Drip Nails - NB5014

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

Blue Nails with Purple Chrome Drips | Drip Nails - NB5018
Blue Nails with Purple Chrome Drips | Drip Nails - NB5018

Donut Sprinkle Nails
Donut Sprinkle Nails

Project_paznokcie

Red and Black Gradient Nails
Red and Black Gradient Nails

Gallinaz_nail

French Nails | Halloween - NB554
French Nails | Halloween - NB554

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

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

Blood Nails | Halloween - NB625
Blood Nails | Halloween - NB625

3D Water Droplets
3D Water Droplets

Blondivika_nsk

Halloween Comic Book Look Nails
Halloween Comic Book Look Nails

Hnnailsbyhoney

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

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

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

Poison Apple Nails | Halloween - NB735
Poison Apple Nails | Halloween - NB735

Lava Lamp Heart Nails
Lava Lamp Heart Nails

Melificentnailartistry

Blood and Roses Nails | Halloween - NB595
Blood and Roses Nails | Halloween - NB595

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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