Listen, I’m never not excited about nail trends, especially when gold is in the mix. Whether it’s an ever-so-slight sparkle or a full-on bedazzlement, gold nails are all the rage this month spring. Ahead, you’ll find 15 elevated gold nail designs you’ll want to copy, stat.
For a long time, a gold manicure was something you saved for the holidays: Sparkly gold just feels festive. This month it seems as if Pinterest and Tiktok can’t stop talking about this warm metallic tone – proving that gold is a timeless accent shade that knows no season.
Perfect for work, a first date, or even your wedding, you can wear gold nails for any occasion. So whether you’re daydreaming about your holiday mani or crave a little extra sparkle in the middle of summer definitely scroll, screenshot, and take these with you to your next nail appointment.
Today on the Style Edit I curated a collection of cute gold nail art – each one different from the last with designs that range from ornate and complex to simple and minimalist. There’s truly something for everyone. If you’re new here, The Style Edit is where I talk about the next biggest fashion trends seen around the web. Make sure to subscribe for more style tips!
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1. Gold foil tips
Gold, is a color that oozes glamour, no? Whether you go in for delicate detail on your nails, or bling that blinds passers-by, there’s a gold texture and style that will suit every nail shape and length.
Upgrade your nails this season with beautiful golden nail art featuring gold foil. Gold foil goes well with any skin tone, comes in a variety of colors, and, can be used on your whole nail or cut into pieces and placed individually.
2. Gold Swirl Nails
Silver, black, and gold glitter make quite a splash — make sure to give this wavy negative space mani a try.
3. Heart Nails
We love the designer-meets-emoji approach to these gold nails. They’re both playful and feminine – perfect for an engagement party or special occasion.
4. Gold Chrome
These chrome-finish gold nails made me stop mid-scroll. Aren’t they fabulous? When booking your next nail sesh, make sure your manicurist is capable of this dip powder magic.
Below, I linked a product that you can use at home on top of a nude color. It’s called Chrome Nail Powder and it’s all the rage these days thanks to Hailey Beiber and her viral “donut nail” manicure.
5. Celestrial
This pretty design is one for the stargazers. Metallic nail decals are easy DIY manicure add-ons. These gold stars refresh the sheer, monochromatic base coat. The semi-transparent lacquer gives these nails a healthy, refreshed appearance. Meanwhile, the metallic adornments offer the nails a welcome dose of glitter.
6. Rose Quartz Nails
A rose quartz base paired with rose gold foil for a chic and modern nail look Pinterest has been head over heels for lately. This geode nail design isolates white tips with cracks of gold shining through. It’s both moody and decadent. Look closely and you’ll notice that this crystal-inspired manicure weaves in hints of white and gold. *swoon*
7. Double Gold French
French manicures are never not in style—especially this year. You’ll be glad to know that this head-turning nail look is easy to DIY.
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8. Evil Eye Nails
If you love the idea of gold nails but also want to rock a simple nude manicure, consider this idea that’s littered with teeny evil-eye-inspired gold accents.
9. Collor block With Gold Decals
According to Instagram searches, white and gold nail designs are growing in popularity by the day—and I understand why. With a hint of bold and demure style, white and gold nails offer the best of both worlds without tying in loads of color.
Add gold glitter and crisp white polish pair together for a heavy color-blocked design that leaves a sliver of negative space for a taste of minimalist appeal.
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10. Gold Tones meet the ever-so-trendy fall 2022 trend: Cat eye
Give this fall’s most-talked-about trend, the metallic cat eye manicure to a whole new level with gold embellishments.
11. Gold + Jelly Nails
Another uber trend of the moment is the jelly nail manicure. Give this manicure some oomph by sparsely placing gold leaf and liner on top of a nude base coat.
Not all manicure places have this nail lacquer, so I’ve linked the best jelly gel nail polishes below. I found these 3 sets on Amazon and they’re pretty affordable.
12. Pearls & Gold
Gold and pearl accessories on clear oval-shaped acrylics because I’m all over matching nail art to jewelry statement pieces.
While it’s unlikely that you’ll be able to DIY these beauties, you can certainly melt over looking at them and use them as inspiration for your next appointment.
13. Abstract Colors & Gold Swirls
Gold pairs well with so many colors, and this manicure idea really shows off how versatile gold nail color is.
14. Floral Decals
This minimalist nude nail featuring a floral design makes such a glamorous statement that can be worn on any occasion.
15. Gold photo frame nails
We’ve seen gold used in other minimalist fashions, like the french tip or a foil overlay, but the gold-rimmed iteration we’re currently eyeing might be the chicest yet. Try this negative-space design of a naked nail with a gilded outline, a fall-ready take on orbit nails that I’m totally gushing over at the moment.
