20 Super Bowl Nail Ideas to Celebrate Super Bowl LIX
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After a nail-biting NFL season, football’s biggest night is upon us with the Philadelphia Eagles facing off against the Kansas City Chiefs. While you start to prep your game-day menu and curate a stylish outfit, don’t forget the most important way to show support—a Super Bowl-themed manicure. Whether you opt for velvet nails in the signature Chiefs red or dark green aura designs for the Eagles, there is something for everyone. Ahead, find 20 Super Bowl nail ideas, including solid team-inspired manis, as well as more in-depth nail art, that are perfect for game day.
Ruby Red Velvet Chiefs Nails
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For those routing for the Kansas City Chiefs, you have the choice of red and gold as team colors. While a solid, plain red mani would work, we think Super Bowl LIX calls for a bit more pizazz, making this ruby red velvet glass mani a must in our book.
Eagles Green Cat Eye Nails
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Planning to cheer for the Eagles? Your color wheel includes midnight green, white, black, silver, and charcoal. If you like the idea of a reflective, mesmerizing design, check out this emerald cat eye nail look. Simply reach for a magnetic polish in your preferred green hue.
Football Glass Velvet Nails
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If your team didn’t make it to the Super Bowl but you still want to get in on the themed fun, here’s a glass velvet nail idea any football lover can enjoy. Of course, there’s always the option to use the pigskin-inspired polish as the base for some team-specific nail art. It’s your choice!
Chiefs Nail Art
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Looking for a more literal take on Super Bowl nail art? We suggest this intricate Kansas City Chiefs design. It was created for Super Bowl LIV—the first year the Chiefs had won since the ’70s. Plus, using a black shimmery polish as the base lets the detailed images really pop.
Eagles Aura Chrome Cyber Nails
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This Eagles manicure is an especially trend-forward pick. With an aura base and chrome cyber details, it’s bound to turn heads whether you’re watching at home, at a bar, or down in New Orleans.
Move the Chains Mani
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The goal of the game is to move the chains. This mixed-metal mani makes that concept loud and clear. To recreate this look on your own, start with a neutral base and carefully glue gold and silver accents down the center of each nail. Make sure to seal the 3D charms with a top coat for extra security.
Chiefs Red and Gold Abstract Swirl Nails
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This red and gold velvet swirl mani looks like something Taylor Swift might wear in the stands. After all, her boyfriend is playing in the game. If you aren’t the biggest fan of sparkles, this design would have the same effect in a matte finish.
Gray Velvet Eagles Nails
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If you’re an Eagles fan who tends to prefer darker nail looks, this charcoal velvet mani is for you. The particles are magnetically manipulated for an ultra-sparkly end look.
Solid Brown Football Nails
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No time for fancy nail art? A solid brown mani will showcase your love of football without doing too much. Though, let it be clear: To us, there’s no such thing as too much.
Chiefs Red and White Drippy Stars
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The Chiefs are the stars of this match-up, taking home three of the past five Super Bowl titles. If they win LIX, they’ll be the first team to secure three consecutive wins. Needless to say, these red and white drippy star nails feel fitting. To make them even more team-specific, you may want to swap the white for gold.
Green Skittle Eagles French Tips
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These French skittle nails might not be true midnight green, but they nod to the Eagles nonetheless. To make them even more team appropriate, consider swapping the gold star accents for silver chrome.
Taylor Bowl Gold Chrome French Tips
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Some people are calling Super Bowl LIX the Taylor Bowl. After all, it’s the second year in a row that the pop star will make an appearance to cheer on Travis Kelce. If you want to nod to Taylor and the Chiefs, consider this gold French mani and swap the 13 for an 87 accent.
Teal Velvet Eagles Nails
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When it comes to showing team spirit, the bolder, the better. That’s why we especially love this midnight green velvet manicure for Eagles fans. Consider this the perfect combination of team color and wow effect.
Gold Glitter Chiefs French Tips
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Another way to honor the stars of the match-up is with a gold glitter French mani, complete with tiny star sequins. If you have a steady hand—or if your nail artist does—you could add your favorite players’ numbers to the mix.
Watercolor Eagles Nails
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Midnight green jelly nails? We’d call them Eagles-approved. The addition of the black splatter makes for a mottled watercolor look and adds a darker tone to the overall design.
Red & Gold Chrome Chiefs Nails
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Some might say the Chiefs are football royalty. This intricate red and gold manicure beautifully lends to that idea. While you can recreate the highly detailed accents with a nail art brush, you will be able to achieve a similar finish with the right nail sticker.
Eagles Sheer Skittle Nails
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Sheer nails can still have a big impact. Take this manicure, for example. The sheer skittle design puts a few Eagles colors on display, with silver, green, and opalescent white accent nails adding to the manicure’s allure.
Red and White Fancy Chiefs French Tips
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We love an art deco mani moment, and this half-n-half, cutout French tip design is just that. For a more Chiefs-inspired end look, consider swapping the nude or white polishes for gold.
Reciprocal Brown Football French Tips
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If you like the idea of a football-themed manicure, this French illusion brown design is perhaps the most eye-catching of all. You can DIY the look by painting side-by-side stripes of light and dark brown polish on a small sponge. Dab it on your nail, then use a French manicure sticker to section off your tips; reverse the sponge to dab the colors in the opposite direction.
Midnight Green Eagles Swirl Nails
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One more for the Eagles fans among us—and this time, with a metallic midnight green finish. You can recreate this nail look by starting with a sheer milky nude base. Then, use a nail art brush to add the shiny swirls on top. Finish with a top coat and you are game-ready.
