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June is one of the most exciting months. College students finally get to indulge in sweet summertime and take a break from classes and exams. Plus, June is the time to celebrate Pride Month, where LGBTQ+ folks and their allies embrace the love and expression in their community, honor those who have paved the way, and continue the fight for equality.

There’s something so special about Pride Month, and whether you plan on spending the month educating yourself on LGBTQ+ issues, attending a festival, or donating to a cause, it’s an important time to commemorate the LGBTQ+ community. Even though everyone should celebrate Pride Month year-round, June is a great time to show your love and allyship.

There are so many ways to support the LGBTQ+ community and celebrate the month. One of the cutest ways is to treat yourself with a manicure that embodies Pride Month. There are a variety of options when it comes to Pride-themed nails, and there are countless color schemes to align with any chosen Pride flag. Here are some ideas to inspire your next manicure this Pride Month.

Rainbow pride nails

Want your nails to look like the rainbow? I suggest getting different colors on each nail that follow the rainbow color scheme. The look (also known as gradient nails) is adorable, and represents Pride in a bright way.

Rainbow french tip pride nails

You can never go wrong with a classic French tip, but a rainbow French tip is the perfect mix of fun and subtle. All you do is decide on rainbow colors you’d like to include — or chosen flag colors — and you have the best Pride French tip nails.

Negative space pride nails
@thehangedit

Another negative space look. Or anxiety nails as some of you like to call it 😁. #nailart #naildesign #tiktoknails #tiktokdiy #tiktoktutorial #orly

♬ i dont wanna be a rockstar – SEB

Negative space manicures are such a hit, and they mean your manicure lasts longer as your nails grow out in between nail sets. For Pride, you can do negative space nails with one color or as many colors as you like.

Checkered pride nails
@revolve

the perfect nail inspo to bring to your next mani appointment or create the look yourself from @revolvebeauty! 💅🏻 #revolve #revolvebeauty #nailinspo #nailart #colorfulnails #springnails #checkerednails

♬ Sugarsweet – Zach Sorgen

Checkered nails have also been a trend over the past few years, and they look great if you prefer a longer nail set. Just be aware that this idea — whether you do your own nails or have a nail tech do them — will take some time!

Colorful flame pride nails
@zacrylics

Reply to @be_boldbeautiful follow for tutorials swatches and more ‼️❤️ #nailart #nails #nailtok #nailstiktok #acrylics #nailtech #newnails #nailsinspo #nailtutorial

♬ About Damn Time – Lizzo

Flame art is perfect for the summertime, and let’s be honest — it always looks fire. I suggest using neon colors based on the color scheme of your preferred Pride flag for an extra pop!

Abstract Pride nails
@zomanson

Gel nail art using the paint with pride collection💗 @leminimacaron #swirlnails #nailart #naildesigns #pinterestnails #abstractnails #nailarttutorial

♬ Aesthetic – Xilo

If you like a more classic or neutral clear base, but want to celebrate pride, you definitely are meant for abstract nails! They look so unique and are on trend for this summer. Plus, if you are doing them yourself, nothing has to be perfect or symmetrical with abstract nails!

Swirl pride nails
@chanelsensei

Easiest rainbows 🌈 🤦🏽‍♀️ just don’t mess up the inhibition layer like I did, #ForYourPride #nailart #nails

♬ GANG OVER LUV – ?

Want to mix up your nail art but not sure what to go with? Swirl art is a great gateway into nail art, and is mesmerizing to look at! Just choose your Pride colors and a color base to match.

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.