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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

Sun Faces and Striped Nail Design | Tribal - NB1845
Sun Faces and Striped Nail Design | Tribal - NB1845

Glitter Embellished Hearts and Roses Valentine's Day Nails | Valentine Nails - NB2794
Glitter Embellished Hearts and Roses Valentine's Day Nails | Valentine Nails - NB2794

Black Easter Nails with Chalkboard Design | Easter Nails - NB3567
Black Easter Nails with Chalkboard Design | Easter Nails - NB3567

White and Gold Mani with Spider Gel
White and Gold Mani with Spider Gel

Dashenkanails

Cute Pink and Peach Fuzz hearts and Bows Nail Art | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1937
Cute Pink and Peach Fuzz hearts and Bows Nail Art | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1937

Striped Short Nails

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

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

Embellished Easter Eggs Nail Art | Easter Nails - NB3440
Embellished Easter Eggs Nail Art | Easter Nails - NB3440

Bright Colors Squiggly Nails
Bright Colors Squiggly Nails

Belyyhome

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

Minimal Striped Nails Design for Work | Professional Nails - NB3058
Minimal Striped Nails Design for Work | Professional Nails - NB3058

Short Nails Design with Stripes | Classy Birthday Nails - NB6168
Short Nails Design with Stripes | Classy Birthday Nails - NB6168

Black and White Striped Nails
Black and White Striped Nails

Irina_rain

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
Embellished Easter Eggs Nail Art | Easter Nails - NB3440
Embellished Easter Eggs Nail Art | Easter Nails - NB3440

Spring Colorful Flower Nails
Spring Colorful Flower Nails

Hnnailsbyhoney

Happy Winnie the Pooh Nails with Flowers | Cartoon Nails - NB1695
Happy Winnie the Pooh Nails with Flowers | Cartoon Nails - NB1695

Plaid Pattern Nail Designs | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1067
Plaid Pattern Nail Designs | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1067

Winnie the Pooh Christmas Nails | Cartoon Nails - NB1699
Winnie the Pooh Christmas Nails | Cartoon Nails - NB1699

Colorful Nails with Easter Bunny | Easter Nails - NB3593
Colorful Nails with Easter Bunny | Easter Nails - NB3593

Pastel Neon Colorful Nails
Pastel Neon Colorful Nails

Cdanails

Mix and Match Autumn Nails
Mix and Match Autumn Nails

Belyyhome

Elegant and Simple Cinnamon Slate Nails | Benjamin Moore Color Trend 2025 - NB6101
Elegant and Simple Cinnamon Slate Nails | Benjamin Moore Color Trend 2025 - NB6101

Midnight Brown Sweater Nails
Midnight Brown Sweater Nails

Project_paznokcie

Valentine Candy and Lollipop Nails Design | Valentine Nails - NB2300
Valentine Candy and Lollipop Nails Design | Valentine Nails - NB2300

Cute Sweetheart Candies Nail Design | Valentine Nails - NB2291
Cute Sweetheart Candies Nail Design | Valentine Nails - NB2291

Brown Nails with Stripes
Brown Nails with Stripes

Belyyhome

Leopard Print Nails with Decoration | Animal Print Nails - NB2514
Leopard Print Nails with Decoration | Animal Print Nails - NB2514

Harvest Season Nails | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1147
Harvest Season Nails | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1147

Long Heart Pattern Nails | Valentine Nails - NB2699
Long Heart Pattern Nails | Valentine Nails - NB2699

Brown and White Leaf Nails | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1537
Brown and White Leaf Nails | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1537

Fall Plaid Nails | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1139
Fall Plaid Nails | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1139

Matte Fall Nail Art
Matte Fall Nail Art

Hnnailsbyhoney

Matte Valentine
Matte Valentine's Day Nails with Candies | Valentine Nails - NB2299

Brown Chrome Nails
Brown Chrome Nails

Korelviktoria

Acorn Nail Design | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1078
Acorn Nail Design | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1078

Gold and Brown Christmas Nails
Gold and Brown Christmas Nails

Gallinaz_nail

Gold Stripes and Grounded Nails | Sherwin William Color Capsule 2025 - NB6398
Gold Stripes and Grounded Nails | Sherwin William Color Capsule 2025 - NB6398

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

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

Brown Polka Dots and Stripes Nails Design | Line and Dot Nails - NB4417
Brown Polka Dots and Stripes Nails Design | Line and Dot Nails - NB4417

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

Gold Outline for Cinnamon Slate Nails | Benjamin Moore Color Trend 2025 - NB6103
Gold Outline for Cinnamon Slate Nails | Benjamin Moore Color Trend 2025 - NB6103

Stylish Cinnamon Slate Nails with Golden Details | Benjamin Moore Color Trend 2025 - NB6115
Stylish Cinnamon Slate Nails with Golden Details | Benjamin Moore Color Trend 2025 - NB6115

Grounded Nails with Gold Stripes | Sherwin William Color Capsule 2025 - NB6406
Grounded Nails with Gold Stripes | Sherwin William Color Capsule 2025 - NB6406

Cinnamon Slate Nails with Accent | Benjamin Moore Color Trend 2025 - NB6090
Cinnamon Slate Nails with Accent | Benjamin Moore Color Trend 2025 - NB6090

Vintage Floral Baluch Nails | Persian | Tribal - NB919
Vintage Floral Baluch Nails | Persian | Tribal - NB919

Golden Design for Grounded Matte Nails | Sherwin William Color Capsule 2025 - NB6391
Golden Design for Grounded Matte Nails | Sherwin William Color Capsule 2025 - NB6391

Seamless Ocean Wave and Striped Pattern Nails | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3269
Seamless Ocean Wave and Striped Pattern Nails | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3269

Grinch and Max the Dog Nails
Grinch and Max the Dog Nails

Nna_naomynailart_official

Pumpkin and Tartan Design
Pumpkin and Tartan Design

Klamaja

Creepy Clown Nails | Halloween - NB678
Creepy Clown Nails | Halloween - NB678

Swirls and Silver Foil Nail Design
Swirls and Silver Foil Nail Design

Mari_mari_nailart

Blue Stripes on Nails | Line Art Nails - NB4570
Blue Stripes on Nails | Line Art Nails - NB4570

Outlined Pastel Nails | Modern Nails - NB2966
Outlined Pastel Nails | Modern Nails - NB2966

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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