The best Olympics-inspired nail art for Rio 2016

<p>Olympic fever is sweeping the nation, bringing with it the ideal excuse to try out new nail art designs.</p><p>We take a look at Olympics-inspired patterns that you'll want to recreate as you watch the games this summer... </p>Photo: © Instagram
We're loving the way <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hannah_nails_it/" target="_blank">@hannah_nails_it</a> has not only shown her support for Team GB but has also celebrated the Rio games by paying tribute to this year's Olympic mascot! <br>Photo: © Instagram
If you want to try Olympic-themed nail art but don't have much time, try simply painting the tips of your nails the same colours as the Olympic rings like <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nailsbymh/" target="_blank">@nailsbymh</a>. <br>Photo: © Instagram
Have you got a favourite athlete? Try a quirky nail art tribute like the one <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nails.by_julia/" target="_blank">@nails.by_julia</a> did in honour of Michael Phelps! <br>Photo: © Instagram
Take note from <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kameronlnailsmt/" target="_blank">@kameronlnailsmt</a> and try painting a different country's flag on each nail, and paint one nail with an Olympic Rings pattern for an eye-catching style. <br>Photo: © Instagram
A summery coral shade and a statement nail with the Olympic mascot pattern like <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ageliki_karali/" target="_blank">@ageliki_karali</a>'s look makes for an eye-catching design. <br>Photo: © Instagram
We're loving <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ester_nail/" target="_blank">@ester_nail</a>'s striped pattern in the Olympic colours - and her nod to the coveted medals with her statement nail! <br>Photo: © Instagram
We're loving <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gudistock/" target="_blank">@gudistock</a>'s mix of block colours and glitter to get into a party mood - and the Olympic Rings feature of course! <br>Photo: © Instagram
Whether you're heading to Rio or watching the games from home, celebrate this year's games with a Brazilian-themed manicure like <a href="https://www.instagram.com/leah_an0718/" target="_blank">@leah_an0718</a>'s. Photo: © Instagram
Go for gold with a simple and easy yet glamorous glittering shade like the one <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fancynailsoncrossover/" target="_blank">@fancynailsoncrossover</a> is rocking. <br>Photo: © Instagram
Try sports ball-patterned designs like <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nataliemyhill/" target="_blank">@nataliemyhill</a> for a quirky tribute to the competition. <br>Photo: © Instagram
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