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Striped Nails

Striped nails or line art nails are the art of using tape and other materials and creating narrow or thick lines on nails to have a perfect design finally. These patterns are popular because they are simple yet versatile and can be easily paired with different nail art designs. They are one of the simplest, most classic ways to add a pop of color or pattern to your look. Striped nails often go well with other nail art designs, such as polka dots, flowers, or geometric shapes. They can also be combined with glitter or metallic embellishments to add some sparkle. The possibilities are endless and depend on personal style and creativity.
Line art nails can be the first type of your own nail art, as they are very easy to do. You can make striped nails by painting each nail with a different color and using striping tapes or other tools to create nail design lines between the colors. Striping tapes give you more control over the thickness and beauty of the lines. You can also combine two or three colors. To have striped nail manicures or pedicures, take off the stripping tape, stick it on your nail, and just repeat the same steps for your preferred design. You may want to draw lines for thin or thicker stripes, either horizontally or vertically. The process is a time-saver because drawing lines can be challenging without striping tapes.
Common colors used for striped nails include black, white, red, blue, and yellow. However, any color can be used depending on personal preference and the occasion.
We have compiled a list of unique and creative line art nail designs. These designs feature bold lines, graphic shapes, and geometric patterns that can be customized to suit you. From simple stripes to intricate zigzags, line art nails are a fun and playful way to express your style.

Striped Long Nails

Luxury Blue Nails with Embellishment | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6407
Luxury Blue Nails with Embellishment | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6407

Mix and Match Mickey Mouse Nails | Cartoon Nails - NB6635
Mix and Match Mickey Mouse Nails | Cartoon Nails - NB6635

Christmas Festive Nails
Christmas Festive Nails

Nails_by_evelyn9

Silver Checkered Nails
Silver Checkered Nails

Blondivika_nsk

Chocolate Drip
Chocolate Drip

Sylwia_nailss

Valentine Heart Nails with Tonal Stripes | Valentine Nails - NB2319
Valentine Heart Nails with Tonal Stripes | Valentine Nails - NB2319

Striped Short Nails

Striped Design with a Rainbow Heart Accent Nail | Pride | LGBTQIA2S+ Nails - NB2393
Striped Design with a Rainbow Heart Accent Nail | Pride | LGBTQIA2S+ Nails - NB2393

Neutral Nails with minimalist Bling for Office | Professional Nails - NB3037
Neutral Nails with minimalist Bling for Office | Professional Nails - NB3037

Office Nails with Embellishment | Professional Nails - NB2970
Office Nails with Embellishment | Professional Nails - NB2970

Retro Stripes with Animals
Retro Stripes with Animals

Daimondhand

Summer Holiday with a Simple Minimal Design
Summer Holiday with a Simple Minimal Design

Belyyhome

Colorful 20st Birthday Nails Design | Birthday Nails - NB5202
Colorful 20st Birthday Nails Design | Birthday Nails - NB5202

Grounded Nails with Snake Skin Accents | Sherwin William Color Capsule 2025 - NB6384
Grounded Nails with Snake Skin Accents | Sherwin William Color Capsule 2025 - NB6384

Stripes on Toenails

Neon Stripes Pedicure Design
Neon Stripes Pedicure Design

Nail_sunny

Minimal Flower Toenail Design for Men| Men's Nail-NB-D-531
Minimal Flower Toenail Design for Men| Men's Nail-NB-D-531

Sunflower Toenails Design for Summer | Sunflower Nails - NB5286
Sunflower Toenails Design for Summer | Sunflower Nails - NB5286

What Are the Most Popular Nail Designs With Line Art Nails?

Vertical Stripes on Nails
Striped Checkered Nails
Geometric Line Art Nails
Zebra Stripe Nails
Pinstripe Nails
Candy Cane Stripe Nails
Rainbow Stripe Nails
Star and Stripes Nails
Modern Line Art Nail Designs
Christmas Nails Stripes

Tiger Stripe Nails
Horizontal Stripes on Nails
Nails With Chrome Stripe
Polka Dot and Stripe Nails
Gucci Stripe Nails (Branded)
Glitter Stripe Nails
Center Stripe Nail Design
Chevron Striped Nails
Abstract Striped Nails
Tribal Nails

How to Choose the Best Colors for Striped Nails

Choosing colors for striped nail designs depends on personal preference, skin tone, occasion, and the overall look you want to achieve.
✔ Consider skin tone: Certain colors may look better on warm or cool skin tones. For example, warm skin tones look great with gold, orange, and yellow, while cool skin tones look good with blue, green, and purple.
✔ Think about the occasion: If you're looking for a more formal look, consider darker, richer colors such as burgundy, navy, or black. For a more playful look, try brighter colors such as pink, purple, or yellow. For example, striped pink and white nails look great for springtime festivities like Easter or Mother's Day. In the summer months, yellow and white stripes would look great with a bright red lip for some eye-catching color.
✔ Experiment with different line art patterns: Different line art patterns, such as horizontal or diagonal stripes, can affect how colors appear. For example, horizontal stripes can make fingers look wider, while diagonal stripes can make them look longer.
✔ Consider the type of polish: There are different types of polish, such as crème, glitter, and metallic, that can add texture and dimension to striped nail designs.
✔ Ultimately, the best way to choose colors for striped nail designs is to experiment and have fun with different combinations! Be creative and make your own.
Some color combinations that work well together for striped nail designs are as follows. Remember, the key is to find a contrast between the colors so the stripes stand out. You can also try combining different shades of the same color for a more subtle look.

Black and gold
Red and black
Blue and gold
Pink and black
Yellow and gray

Green and gold
Orange and gray
Purple and silver
Navy blue and gold
Silver and white

Tips for Striped Nail Designs

Use tape or stencils to help create straight lines.

Make sure the tape is completely smooth down and that there is no space between it and the nail because if there is, nail polish will slowly seep underneath when you paint over it, preventing you from getting that lovely line.

Use a brush or toothpick to touch up any mistakes.

Experiment with different widths of stripes for a more dynamic look.

Try using a contrasting color for the stripes for a bold effect.

Don't apply too many coats of polish, which can make the design look heavy and clunky. Thin coats of polish are suitable for more precise application.

Don't overload the brush with polish, which can cause smudging and uneven lines.

Don't rush the drying process, as this can lead to smudging and ruined designs.

The Best Striped Nail Art Ideas

Nail Design and Art / Striped Nails
Striped Nails with Green Maple Leaf | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1511
Striped Nails with Green Maple Leaf | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1511

Striped Nails with Chrome Maple Leaves | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1505
Striped Nails with Chrome Maple Leaves | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1505

Striped Nails with Maple Leaf Nail Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1499
Striped Nails with Maple Leaf Nail Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1499

Minimal Leaf and Stripes Nail Art | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1452
Minimal Leaf and Stripes Nail Art | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1452

Leaf Nails with Rainbow Stripes | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1427
Leaf Nails with Rainbow Stripes | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1427

Striped Christmas Presents Nail Design | Winter - NB1330
Striped Christmas Presents Nail Design | Winter - NB1330

Striped Nails with Santa Claus | Christmas | Winter - NB1329
Striped Nails with Santa Claus | Christmas | Winter - NB1329

Gold Stripes on Short White Nails
Gold Stripes on Short White Nails

Mari_mari_nailart

Retro Stripes with Animals
Retro Stripes with Animals

Daimondhand

Mismatched Simple Striped Nails
Mismatched Simple Striped Nails

Daimondhand

Narrow Stripes Pattern on Nails
Narrow Stripes Pattern on Nails

Daimondhand

Swirls and Stripes Nail Art
Swirls and Stripes Nail Art

Amanda.sudolll

Colorful Zebra Stripes
Colorful Zebra Stripes

Nailed.it.by.amber

Luxury Striped Nails
Luxury Striped Nails

Matuszewsk.a

Brown Nails with Stripes
Brown Nails with Stripes

Belyyhome

Simple Nail Design with Silver Stripes
Simple Nail Design with Silver Stripes

Belyyhome

Glitter and Black Stripes on Nude Nails
Glitter and Black Stripes on Nude Nails

Beauty_nail_kostroma

Glitter and Striped Nail Art
Glitter and Striped Nail Art

Beauty_nail_kostroma

Stripe Stamping Matte Nails
Stripe Stamping Matte Nails

Mur.nails.ekaterina

Stripes and Hearts for Vday
Stripes and Hearts for Vday

Paulina_migdalek

Pink Nail Extensions with Stripes
Pink Nail Extensions with Stripes

Lucy_smirnova_nails

Stripey Different Color Neon Nails
Stripey Different Color Neon Nails

Melificentnailartistry

Smokey Marble Striped Nails
Smokey Marble Striped Nails

_beautbybee

Simple Striped Nails
Simple Striped Nails

Sylwia_nailss

Gold Stripes With Matte Topcoat
Gold Stripes With Matte Topcoat

Nails_by_evelyn9

Glitter Stripes
Glitter Stripes

Nailartbychlo

Neon Stripes Pedicure Design
Neon Stripes Pedicure Design

Nail_sunny

Grid and Striped Nail Designs
Grid and Striped Nail Designs

Nail_sunny

Black and White Striped Nails
Black and White Striped Nails

Irina_rain

Colorful Striped Matte Nails
Colorful Striped Matte Nails

Hnnailsbyhoney

Baby Boomer Stripes Nail Art
Baby Boomer Stripes Nail Art

Fasia.nails

Chrome Stripe Design
Chrome Stripe Design

Blondivika_nsk

Chrome Stripes Nails
Chrome Stripes Nails

Blondivika_nsk

Colorful Stripes on Nails
Colorful Stripes on Nails

Alexandracojan.trainer

Christmas Blue Nails with Gnome | Christmas Gnome Nails - NB6824
Christmas Blue Nails with Gnome | Christmas Gnome Nails - NB6824

Elf  for Green Nails Design | Christmas Elf Nails - NB6814
Elf for Green Nails Design | Christmas Elf Nails - NB6814

Elf-inspired Nails Design | Christmas Elf Nails - NB6809
Elf-inspired Nails Design | Christmas Elf Nails - NB6809

Glitter Design for Red Nails | Red Christmas Nails - NB6765
Glitter Design for Red Nails | Red Christmas Nails - NB6765

Winter Embellishment for Green and White Nails | Winter Snowflake Nails - NB6730
Winter Embellishment for Green and White Nails | Winter Snowflake Nails - NB6730

Glitter Design Snowflake Nails | Colorful Winter Nails - NB6715
Glitter Design Snowflake Nails | Colorful Winter Nails - NB6715

Mix and Match Mickey Mouse Nails | Cartoon Nails - NB6635
Mix and Match Mickey Mouse Nails | Cartoon Nails - NB6635

Brown Shades for White Outline Nails Design | White Outline Nails - NB6559
Brown Shades for White Outline Nails Design | White Outline Nails - NB6559

Luxury Blue Nails with Embellishment | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6407
Luxury Blue Nails with Embellishment | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6407

Leather-inspired Grounded Nails | Sherwin William Color Capsule 2025 - NB6402
Leather-inspired Grounded Nails | Sherwin William Color Capsule 2025 - NB6402

Grounded Animal Print Nails Design | Sherwin William Color Capsule 2025 - NB6394
Grounded Animal Print Nails Design | Sherwin William Color Capsule 2025 - NB6394

FAQs:

A striping brush, which is a thin and precise brush, is ideal for striped nail designs. If you don't have a striping brush, you can also use a toothpick or a fine-tipped brush.
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