10 Gorgeous Gold Nail Designs That Add Dazzle to Fingertips: Glitter, Gold Foil, French Tips and More
Some of these designs are also perfect for Mardi Gras
One thing about me? I am forever a gold girly. Nearly my entire jewelry collection consists of gold, I only buy bags and belts with gold hardware and I was ecstatic when the metallic ballet flats and heels started taking over my Pinterest. But perhaps the easiest, and maybe my favorite, way to incorporate gold is through a chic manicure. From solid gold nails to pretty gold accents, we rounded up the most head-turning gold nail ideas that work all year round—but especially for Mardi Gras coming up!
Why try gold nails?
I like to think of gold nails as an accessory, just like how you can dress up your outfit by putting on a gold ring or bracelet. It adds that little touch of glam that puts the finishing touch on any look. And there’s no “forgetting” your nails like you could easily forget to put on your jewelry and another accessory.
Another reason to try gold nails? They go with just about any color and outfit. While we love trying a colored mani once in a while (like a bright pink or gorgeous green), it’s always nice to choose a shade that works with everything, like gold. It’s like a neutral with a pop of extra glitz.
Lastly, gold works so well as both an all-over color and an accent shade. You can create so many stunning designs with gold, taking your nail art to the next level. Lately, we’ve been loving all the gold used in Mardi Gras nail designs.
10 gold nails looks
Keep reading for some of our favorite gold nail designs and manicure ideas to try for yourself.
1. Gold-accented French tips
There’s nothing like spicing up a classic look like a French manicure. The gold swirls and stars created by @nailsbyshannen__ take these French tips to the next level.
2. Black and gold nails
One of the most striking color pairs, if you ask me, is black and gold. This black and gold mani by @cjbeautystudio_ldn makes such a gorgeous, glam statement.
3. Blue nails with touches of gold
Royal blue makes gold pop and stand out, as we can see with these nails by @nonnailartist. Plus, this design is super easy to DIY and requires no special art skills.
4. Gold 3D nails
Nail art has lately been taken to the next level thanks to 3D nails, a major manicure trend that features intricate, “raised” designs—and it works beautifully with gold! These gold 3D nails by @nailsbylauren.o feature an array of different designs that all work together cohesively.
5. Specks of gold
I will always love a fun accent nail as we see with this manicure by @nailsbykatiedutra. This is another fairly simple one to DIY. Simply take some gold nail foil and scatter it throughout the nail.
6. Milky white Mardi Gras nails
Mardi Gras is right around the corner, and what better way to get into the festive spirit than with a themed mani?! This Mardi Gras nail design by @sweetheartnailsbr is so chic, and it’s festive yet also subtle. The milky white base is gorgeous against the purple, gold and green.
7. Gold bow nails
Bow designs are always some of my favorites and these nails by @anasanails_ is no exception. The bows work so well with the classic French tips.
8. Glittery gold Mardi Gras nails
These Mardi Gras nails by @goldenfilespa are sure to sparkle and shine. The range of designs is so fun and adds visual interest to nails.
9. Gold and pearl 3D nails
The striking metallic gold 3D nail art paired with the pretty pearl accents that we see here in this manicure by @sleeknails_newtown creates such a stunning look.
10. Marble and gold nails
A gorgeous, milky white marble nail against a shiny gold design? Say no more. What’s great about this design by @superflynails is that it works for practically any nail length.
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