21 Pride-ready nails that reimagine the rainbow

It’s June, which means one thing – happy Pride! Whether you’re part of the LGBTQ+ community or an ally, the month is a time for celebrating the spectrum of queer identities. So, what better way to do that than with colourful Pride nails.

Before you go for the obvious choice of the rainbow – a good start – why not explore some creative reimaginings of it to do something different? If rainbow brights feel out of your comfort zone, merging your favourite nail trends – soap nails, cat-eye nails, chrome nails, you name it – with Pride-friendly colours might be for you.

Or, if you’re repping the trans, bi, non-binary or lesbian communities, why not reimagine the flag as a fabulous manicure? Given the LGBTQ+ community’s connection with celebrating their identity through beauty, it’s a no-brainer. Think outside the box with your Pride nails and slay all month long.

Here, we round up our fave reimagined rainbow nails to get you ready for Pride.

Chrome rainbow

Give trendy chrome nails a Pride twist with this metallic ombre that spans thumb to pinky.

Vertical rainbow

A vertical twist on the classic Pride flag, experiment with the other iterations of the flag to rep the trans community and queer people of colour.

Rainbow gradient polka dots

A two-in-one look that turns the rainbow-ometer up to 11 – this manicure combines a gradient effect with cute rainbow polka dots. Rainbow on rainbow.

Rainbow dots

A more minimal take on the rainbow, a simple line of vertical dots with a clean, glossy finish.

Rainbow jelly

Juicy and fruity, these jelly rainbow nails gently transition from red to violet.

Tiny rainbow hearts

Show your love for Pride month and the LGBTQ+ community with this super cute micro heart manicure in the colours of the rainbow.

Rainbow stripes

Another easy one for minimal mani enthusiasts – a single stripe down the middle of the nail in rainbow colours.

Ombre rainbow French tips

Update your classic French tips with an ombre rainbow twist.

Micro rainbow French tips

Or go for micro French tips, each with a sliver of rainbow.

Rainbow fruit platter

Who said the rainbow had to just be colour? This delicious set transforms the rainbow colours into a fruit salad featuring grapes, bananas, kiwis, strawberries, lemons, and pomegranates. Almost good enough to eat.

Rainbow cat-eye

Sparkle all Pride month long with eye-catching rainbow cat-eye nails.

Rainbow drips

Dripping right off the tips, this mesmerising manicure looks like the nails have been dipped into melted rainbow chrome.

Soapy ombre

Important now more than ever, show your love and support for the trans community via this soapy ombre manicure in the colours of the trans flag. Whether it's Pride month or not, remember: Protect the Dolls.

Flowers

Blooming from the nail bed, we love this floral set that celebrates bisexual Pride.

Melting rainbow

Dripping down the nail bed, we love the mind-bending effect of this melting rainbow manicure.

Diagonal rainbow

A modern take on the rainbow, let your natural nail shine with these delicate diagonal rainbow stripes that gradually lighten in shade.

Soapy rainbow chrome

A delicate reimagining of the rainbow, these nails are soapy, chromey and gently shimmer under the light.

Neon rainbow

What would summer be without a neon nail? Turn up the volume with these high-octane rainbow neon nails that look like they're blooming from under the nail bed.

Spotty rainbow

Go dotty with these spotty rainbow nails that turn from red to purple like a fabulous Dalmatian.

Pastel rainbow

Don’t be fooled by the soft pastel shades of this manicure, it’s still got plenty of pizzazz thanks to the sparkling star details.

Rainbow lava lamp

Like a retro lava lamp, these gooey, dripping nails are far from the traditional rainbow, but who cares about tradition when they look so good?