Get glamorous this holiday season with a touch of gold. This easy-to-customize look has taken over the nail trend space for its seasonally appropriate shine. And we just love how quickly it takes a look to luxe! These are the ways we love to wear gold nail accents for the most stunning winter nail looks.
How to Wear Gold Details
A gold nail accent is any 3D applique, nail sticker, nail art or chrome finish in the color gold. Most often achieved through gorgeous nail charms like the moon and stars, these details are accents that bring the whole look together. This look can be limited to just one or two nails in your mani for a touch of luxury and elegance. Alternatively, your entire look can include touches of gold, often combined with a nude nail polish color or milky shade. This helps achieve an overall balanced look that retains an elegant clean girl vibe.
Outside of nail charms, an easy way to achieve this look is with a gold chrome powder. This method can help you achieve an easy gold chrome French tip or highlight fun abstract art and designs on your nails.
Go for Gold Nail Accents
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Gold Celestial Nails
We’re already in love with celestial nails, and this takes the look into an ultra-elegant direction!
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Tortie and Gold
Combining the classic look of a tortoiseshell mani with gold accents and unique French tips helps elevate this look with a modern art look.
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Follow Your Heart
The gold wrapping around that big red heart has us entranced!
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Regal Mermaid
The color combo and gorgeous detailing are definitely giving ‘mermaidcore,’ and those gold accents create a more refined and delicate feel.
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Abstract Oval
Using gold chrome powder, these simple abstract ovals become a work of art.
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Red and Gold
This Chinese New Year-inspired set has it all from a firey red to beautiful gold calligraphy.
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Icon Alert
These gorgeous gold details give such a new money feel. They feel so L.A. and manage to keep a sense of luxury.
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On the Cross
We love the big bold imagery of these eye-catching 3D crosses alongside more abstract detailing and fun colors. The final product is the perfect accessory for a fun night out!
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River of Gold
The use of gold here creates an intricate 3D rippling effect, almost like a river of molten metal, against a milky white base.
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Classic Goes Modern
Using the iconic tortoiseshell design and combining it with gold accents and soft matcha green, this nail look reads as a modern luxury upgrade.
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Stand Out in Gold
Using 3D gold designs and charms to create texture, this mani has a sleek but eye-catching impact.
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Luxe Texture
The combination of gold and creamy white for the textured parts of this manicure has such a luxurious feel.
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