Canada Day nail art: 9 patriotic red and white manicures to try this long weekend

With Canada Day just around the corner, it’s time to start planning those red and white outfits! Whether you’re spending the long weekend at the cottage or celebrating in the city, Canada Days calls for the addition of a patriotic ensemble. But if there’s nothing in your wardrobe that suits the occasion, consider inserting some red and white into your beauty routine. No, we’re not suggesting you go all out with a maple leaf flag face paint situation—instead take it to your nails with some Canada Day nail art.

The best part about doing a themed manicure for Canada Day is that no matter your talent level, there’s a nail art option for you. Whatever combination of red and white nail polish you end up applying will get the patriotic message across! To get the Canada Day nail art ideas rolling, we asked the Beauty Panel to share their long weekend manicures. From simple red and white dots to intricite maple leaf designs, these manis are sure to inspire some Canada Day nail art of your own, adding the perfect dose of patriotic pop to your long weekend.

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If you’re considering adding something unique to your Canada Day nail art design, Marilou Moles from Twenty York Street shows us how she incorporated dots and glitter to keep things interesting. Looking for something other than the Canadian flag? Dee Thomson from Liner Glitter Gloss shares a splatter manicure that is not only a creative masterpiece, but also a fun design you can do with your friends before you head out the door to join the festivities. Still unsure about trying your hand at nail art?Perilously Pale’s Christa Potter shows that red and white off centre stripes are both easy to do to and makes for a playful accent that’s long weekend-ready.

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