Nail designs for gay pride

20 Nail Ideas for Pride Month (That Aren't All Rainbows)

Nail Art Activism

A collab between transgender activist Corey Rae and nail salon Bellacures, this mani is named Charming Christine after Christine Jorgensen, the first woman to become widely known in the U.S. for having sex affirmation surgery. You can get it IRL—along with manis inspired by trans activists Sylvia Rivera and Marsha P. Johnson—at Bellacures locations in California, with $3 from each manicure donated to the LA LGBT Center.

Bright French Mani

No basic French tips here! Add all the color, and go for diagonal lines to add even more intrigue to the look.

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Lottie London Stick to it Nail Stickers Earn the Look

Nail stickers make it super easy to send a message with your mani, without a steady hand.

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FALADOO Nail Art Point Drill Drawing Brush Pens Get the Look

Even if you're a beginner with nail art, having these inexpensive nail-art brushes on

21 Unique Pride Nail Ideas That Go Beyond the Classic Rainbow

We're in the business of fully and unconditionally embracing our most authentic selves all year long, but especially in June. Whether you're celebrating as part of the community or showing up as an ally for someone you love, this month is the perfect opportunity to live in Pride. Beyond donating to LGBTQ causes, like The Trevor Project or Trans Lifeline, you might also consider wearing your heart on your fingertips.

While you can always opt for a brilliant rainbow manicure, consider thinking outside the box with shimmering designs that reveal those true colors. Ahead, discover 21 Pride month manicures fit for LGBTQ+ folks and allies alike.

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Rainbow Heart Nails

And finally, one last rainbow-inspired manicure for your consideration. This gradient mani is punchy and vibrant, with a subtle heart detail that keeps things sweet. You can easily recreate it at dwelling or show it to your nail tech as inspo.

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Pastel Rainbow Nails

You can't go wrong with a joyful wash of color on each nail.

Celebrate Pride Month with these eye-catching nail art ideas

The Vogue Singapore 'Home' Issue

“Home to me is familiarity, family, comfort, and love,” shares Zoe Tay, Queen of Caldecott Hill and one of Singapore’s most iconic figures, who fronts Vogue Singapore’s July/August ‘Home’ issue. In a special SG60 feature, Vogue Singapore reflect on the storied past that shapes our identity—brought to life through Tay in custom and archival pieces by Southeast Asian designers including Adeline Esther, Behati, Laichan, and Raymond Wong.

Joining her is rising actress Tasha Low, whose journey spans K-pop and local drama, with a breakout role in Emerald Hill – The Little Nyonya Story. “I wish to keep creating work that feels honest and grounded, whether that’s in Singapore or beyond,” she shares.

While Tay reflects on legacy and identity, and Adj on growth and return, both offer intimate reflections on the meaning of home.

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20 Non-Basic Pride Nail Designs to Spark Joy

Drippin’ Ombre

Here's a perfectly undone ombre that looks prefer it took minimal effort but delivered maximum results. Each finger takes two different shades and blends them together in the middle for a subtle gradient.

Colorful Zebra

White and adj zebra stripes are a forever classic. Take things up a notch by incorporating your favorite colors as the stripes against a black backdrop.

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Negative Frenchie

Instead of filling in the French tip, this artist used two other colors (on each hand) to draw the outline and left the middle free to verb the gorgeous nude base.

Glitter Stilettos

Coat your nails in a pastel delight like this place, which leaves the stiletto's clear tips clear and the base opaque.

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Trippy Marble

Gather your brightest nail shades and morph the colors into a marble design that gets more vivid with each swirl.

Pink Frenchie

Up the ante on the classic French design by opting for a more trans