20 Festival Mani Ideas That Will Take You From Coachella to Stagecoach

Coachella and Stagecoach are right around the corner, which means pass-holders near and far are planning the finishing touches for their festival ensembles. If you're one of them, chances are you want to thoughtfully curate your outfit and beauty look for the occasion. That means a fun, bold mani is a must. And as always, we're here to lead you to the ultimate nail look for the occasion. Ahead, find 20 festival mani ideas we'd wear in a heartbeat.

Wavy Checkerboard Nails

Lean into the funky festival vibes with a wavy checkerboard manicure. Whether you do it in one color combo or a different one for each nail, your manicure is bound to turn heads.

Rainbow Shimmer Swirl Nails

This shimmery rainbow swirl manicure reminds us of the '90s and Jenna Rink's iconic dance dress from 13 Going on 30. To recreate it, you'll need OPI Nail Lacquers in Sky True to Yourself, Make Rainbows, Pink Big, Achievement Unlocked, and Bee Unapologetic ($9 each).

Abstract Paint Swatch Mani

For an artsy nail look, try an abstract paint swatch-inspired nail look. You can use any colors—just swipe them on one after another and finish with a few dots.

Butterfly Confetti French Tips

These shimmery confetti French tips are perfect for festival season. The pinky-nude "your nails but better" base grounds the look.

Vivid Spritz Mismatched Nails

We love a high-contrast color combo for festival season, and these spritz-centric nails hit the spot. Checkers, cherries, and flower nail art are quite popular ATM.

Chrome Dewdrop Nails

This dewdrop mani brings together two of the biggest trends in nail art: Chrome finishes and 3D accents. This silver set would look right at home at an EDM festival.

Abstract Stripe Cobalt Nails

Don't think that if you have short nails, fun nail art is out of the question. You just have to get creative with your polish and design. Striped nails anyone?

Pink Spritz Argyle Nails

These argyle-accented, cat-eye nails would be perfect for a Taylor Swift concert or a festival. To recreate the look, buy bottles of Lights Lacquer Nail Polish in Coney Island, That’s the Ticket, and We Go Together ($11 each).

Cobalt and Lemon Swirl Nails

Here's another high-contrast nail look that instantly captured our attention. The bright cobalt and zesty lemon polish combine for an entrancing swirl mani.

Lime, Turquoise, and Orange Tie-Dye Nails

Tie-dye is always a good idea for festivals. To recreate this swirl, you'll need OPI Nail Lacquers in Silicon Valley Girl, NFTease Me, Clear Your Cash, Blinded by the Ring Light, and Left Your Texts on Red ($9 each).

Silver Foil Disco Nails

We love a disco ball, so these silver foil French tips are a no-brainer in our book. To DIY them, use the Orly Half Moon Guides ($7) to section out your tips and fill them in with the Starrily Moonlight Silver Foil Nail Polish ($16). Then, use a fine-lining nail art brush to create your teeny disco ball with the Cirque Colors Nail Polish in Disco Ball ($13).

'90s-Inspired Heart Dewdrop Nails

Is it just us, or do these 3D nails remind you of those sticker earrings from the '90s? We love them. (And apparently so did Megan Fox, seeing as these are her nails!)

Jelly Swirl Dot Nails

This swirly jelly manicure radiates mod vibes. For a similar look, start with a multicolor sheer jelly base, then use dotting tools (like those in the Lights Lacquer Dotting Tool Kit, $13) to create the swirls of dots.

High-Contrast Lemon-Lime Nails

Vivid lemon-lime nail polish is such a move. The exact color used here is OPI Gel Color in Pear-aside Cove ($20).

Jelly Rainbow Terrazzo Nails

Speaking of jelly nails, how fun are these shade-shifting terrazzo nails? You can create a similar look using the Bio Seaweed Gel Here's to You! Collection ($120).

Muted Abstract Blob Nails

These muted multicolor blob nails feel soft and nostalgic. Given the intricacy of the design, you'll want to book a nail appointment to recreate this mani (unless you have a super steady hand yourself).

Orange Daisy Nails

This bright orange manicure is just plain cheerful. The little daisy nail art is actually quite easy to recreate. Simply use a dotting tool and drag out each dot for the petals.

Pink and Orange Squiggle Border Nails

This minimalist orange and pink bordered-nail look is a variation of the iconic Euphoria nails that Maddy wore. You can create them with a fine-lining nail art brush.

Murakami Rainbow Flower Nails

You've likely seen the Takashi Murakami rainbow flowers all over the place. Now, the pop culture symbol has made its way onto nails—and it seems quite fitting for festival aesthetics.

Pink and Red Water Marble Nails

Water marble nails always look spectacular—so long as you can nail the technique. Learn how to master it here.

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