22 Striped Nail Designs That Get Playful with the Classic Print

Striped Nail Designs have been a hit all year long. In the warmer months, bright, juicy color pairings flooded our feeds, while for fall and winter, we’re seeing a mix of bold and neutral tones that make the simple pattern pop. Whether you prefer minimalist manicures or saturated nail looks, it’s more than possible to tailor stripes to your taste. Craving a color burst? Consider a different Striped Nail Designs color combo on each nail. Looking to try on the trend without forgoing your typical less-is-more approach? Outfit a milky mani with the Striped Nail Designs of your choice.

The above options are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the playfully chic looks you can achieve. Ahead, we’ve rounded up 22 striped nail ideas for you to peruse, showing that there’s truly something in this pattern for everyone.

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Mismatched Color Block

Here’s an example of that color-block combo we were just talking about. The mix of borders, Striped Nail Designs , and bold and pastel tones is bold yet somehow classic. For this look, you’ll need a super steady hand to achieve the borders. Stripes, on the other hand, are possible to craft with nail tape or a thin Striped Nail Designs art brush.

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Espresso Lemontini Stripe

Hear us out: This blend of espresso brown and lemon yellow feels like a hybrid of two of the moment’s trendiest cocktails. Start with yellow French tips, then, once dry, use striping tape to mark off your Striped Nail Designs. Fill in between them with a chocolate-colored polish—or, if you’re feeling steady, skip the tape and freehand it.

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Candy Cane Martini

Looking for a cocktail-inspired Striped Nail Designs mani that leans a bit more nostalgic? Start with a milky pink base, and opt for thin stripes over thick ones. Then, if you’re feeling fancy, add olive nail art for a straight-up martini finish.

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Cherry and Baby Blue

Another unexpected color combo worth trying for fall and winter? Baby blue and dark cherry. It’s bright and cheery yet cool as can be, making it especially fitting for colder seasons.

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Festive Striped French

For a softer take on striped nails, opt for dusty, earthy shades. This festive striped French is a striking yet more subdued design.

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Airbrushed Stripe

If maximalism is your middle name, you’ll find endless Striped Nail Designs mani inspo that matches your energy. This trippy airbrushed design is positively mesmerizing.

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Warm Autumn Airbrushed Striped Nails

While airbrushed techniques are top of mind, check out this warm autumn striped design. It’s like a fuzzy sweater or an autumn landscape through a blurry, frosty window. However you look at it, it’s a cozy mani fit for the season.

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Fuzzy Striped Sweater

Speaking of fuzzy sweater nails, peep this ultra-long, rhinestone-accented rainbow design. It’s a cozy, colorful pick we can’t pass up.

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Vertical Striped Nails

Need a neutral palette refresher? This matte white and milky nude striped design will do the trick. The 3D metallic gold swirl adds chic, abstract contrast.

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Striped Apex French

Apex French tips can make nails appear longer. When you add stripes to the equation, they can look more stylized, too. And FWIW, this warm clementine, cranberry, and olive green combo could make a great Thanksgiving mani.

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Coral and Lilac Stripes

Contrasting colors make for such eye-catching nail looks. Here, coral and lilac stripes steal the show.

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Neutral Dot and Stripe Nails

This black and white dotted and striped design is anything but basic. But easy to DIY? That, it is.

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Burgundy and Blue Stripe

If you’re looking for a deeper version of dark cherry and baby blue, this bold burgundy and cobalt combo has us head over heels. You can DIY the mani with a dotting tool and nail art brush.

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Mismatched Striped Mani

Here’s another example of a mani that opts to paint each nail a different striped color combo. As you can see, the pattern makes almost any range of shades cohesive, so don’t be afraid to opt for all your favorites.

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Dreamy Rainbow Stripe

Whether you’re thinking ahead for Pride nails or love the playfulness of a dreamy rainbow, this mani is yet another way to hop on the striped nail art bandwagon. The tiny clouds are the sweetest addition.

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Chocolate and Blush Striped Nails

While you can pair any colors together in striped designs, some degree of contrast is key. It turns out the pink and brown fashion trend works great on nails, too.

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Black and White Striped Tips

While some people might find black and white stripes to be a little too Beetlejuice, the look also has a classic, high-fashion history. It has a kitschy, circus vibe while sticking to a simple palette that goes with just about everything.

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Burgundy Stripes and Tortoiseshell

Striped nails work on every nail length and with every skill level. If your stripes aren’t perfectly straight, it just gives your nails an artsier vibe—especially if it’s part of a mismatched mani. Just be sure to clean up your cuticles and edges to maintain a snap-worthy finish.

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Beachy Skittle Stripe

Craving an escape at this time of year? This beachy skittle stripe mani has us dreaming of warm weather and days in the sun.

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Merry and Bright Holiday Striped Mani

There’s no rule that you have to save bright colors for spring and summer. This fun and festive mani feels straight out of a winter wonderland, which will be a hit in December.

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Chic Striped French Tips

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Cool, dusty hues will always be a hit for fall and winter, too. This chic, striped French is worth copying immediately.

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Peekaboo Stripes

The varied sizes of these multicolored stripes are perfectly imperfect. The slivers of negative space make for a mani that you just have to see close up.