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Super Bowl Nail Ideas That Are Both Trendy & *Sporty*

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February comes with one of the most anticipated events of the year: The Super Bowl. Whether you are a football fanatic, enjoy watching certain players (Travis Kelce is obviously a fan fave), or are all about the delicious tailgate snacks, it’s simply fun to get festive. So, in order to get in the Super Bowl spirit, treat yourself to these Super Bowl nail ideas.

This year’s Super Bowl LVIII matchup is the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers, playing on Feb. 11 in Las Vegas at Allegiant Stadium. Uniquely, this is the first time a Super Bowl will take place in Nevada. This event is enjoyable for anyone to watch (including those who don’t follow football) because of its extra entertainment like the iconic Super Bowl ads and the highly-anticipated halftime show, where Usher will grace the stage. Frankly, we still can’t stop thinking about Rihanna’s performance from last year.

When it comes to nail ideas for the Super Bowl, I suggest being more subtle with nail designs because once the night is over, you want nails that are relevant for the weeks to come that’ll still match your aesthetic.

French Tips
@pinkpollynailbar

can never go wrong with a red french tip ♥️ #redfrenchtip #frenchtip #classicnails

♬ original sound – <3

French tip nails are always in style, and they’re an easy choice to customize. The beauty of this nail style is that you can utilize team colors for a color base (always the most challenging choice). Instead of having a white French tip, you could get red for the Chiefs or the 49ers. The best part about this nail design is that it’s subtle, but still serves as a nod to your fave team.

Multicolor Nails
@londontownusa

Yey or Nay? ❤️💜🧡 Colors: Berry Nude, Dolly Mix, Papaya and Down to Dilly 💅🏻

♬ original sound – Lily

Take every color present in your team’s logo and/or jersey and make it a different nail color. For the Chiefs, you can have alternating red, white, and yellow nails. For the 49ers, you can have a darker red nail color alongside white, black, and gold.

Brownie-Glazed Nails
@haileybieber

I know we’re tired of my constant color switch up but… the chocolate glazed donut nails are really hitting for me for fall 🤤🤎🍩🍩🍩🍩🍩 @zolaganzorigt

♬ original sound – jex

Of course, it wouldn’t be a complete list without a Hailey Bieber-inspired nail look. She is the queen of anything glazed. A few versions of Bieber’s glazed nails went viral within the past year, and they’re here to stay. One of her highly sought-after variations was her brown or chocolate-glazed nails. Brown is a subtle and obvious color for the sport of football, and it’s perfect if you’re neutral when it comes to choosing a team and just want to be included in the fun. Plus, brown glazed nails look stunning with any outfit!

Velvet Nails

Keeping with the trends, velvet nails are a statement piece that’ll complement any look. The beauty with this trend is that any color looks gorgeous with velvet nails, so no matter the team you choose to represent, your nails will still look fire. Velvet nails would look stunning with a bold red to celebrate either team.

Brooklyn Frederes is a Her Campus Writer for the Culture and Entertainment section. She writes content about a range of topics, such as pop culture, beauty, fashion, relationships, and self-help. Brooklyn recently graduated from the University of Iowa with a bachelor's degree in Journalism and English with a publishing track, where she focused on fiction and creative writing. She also was a writer and editor for the University of Iowa's Her Campus Chapter, writing and reflecting on personal experiences. In her free time, you can find Brooklyn reading romance novels, brainstorming book ideas, binging time period dramas, spending her money on makeup and skincare products, or hanging out with her sisters. She also is a day-one Swiftie who loves talking about anything Taylor Swift related and obsesses over her music.