12 Glittery and Glamorous Ideas for White and Gold Nails
Your next manicure is going to look great with these trendy gold nail ideas for inspiration.
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Time for a new manicure? While we love a hand-drawn Poinsettia mani-pedi as much as the next girl, there's something so perfect about white and gold nails this time of year. It's a look that's both classic and refined, but it still somehow manages to be fun and seasonal. Of all the winter nail colors, these white and gold nail designs are the ones worth taking off your warmest gloves to show off.
There are some folks who just don't feel like themselves without acrylics, while others prefer the satisfaction of a DIY mani. What's so great about this versatile color combo is that it works with any style of nails that you prefer. White and gold acrylic nails? Check. White and gold coffin nails? Check. White nails with gold glitter? Check. What about white and gold ombre nails? You better believe it. Here are all of the best ideas for white and gold nails to inspire your next killer manicure.
White With Gold Stripes
A simple gold stripe is a great way to spice up your white manicure. Try nail tape to create a steady, straight line.
White and Gold Marble
By adding a gold marble top coat to your white base, it's easier than ever to recreate this gorgeous, textured marble effect at home!
Minimalist Accents
Minimalistic, hand-drawn gold designs are easy to do, and really pop against a pearly white base coat.
A Little Bit of Glitter
Marble white base looks great when adorned with a little bit of glitter. Try gold nail stickers for some sparkle without a cleanup.
Gold Goes Bold
Lots of different styles get to shine in this mani. For the maximalist-approved manicure, try combining a glittering gold nail, a marble nail, a black nail, and a black nail with gold accent.
Get Your Stripe On
A true artist can try their hand at this criss-crossing gold, white and black pattern — but the rest of us will probably just go with nail stickers.
Starry Night
Now these are some stars worth gazing at. A few star stickers along the tip of your nail can seriously upgrade your white mani.
Golden Arrow
A simple arrow pattern like this one offers plenty of fun and surprisingly easy-to-create variations.
Gold Tips
Another take on the arrow pattern, we love these minimalist designs and gold tips.
Gold Ombre
Nothing says 'life of the party' like these glittering ombre nails. Simply apply a thick coat of sparkle polish by your cuticles, then spread forward toward the tip of your nails.
Golden Rings
Is nail tape your new best friend? With a the ability to create understand accents like these lateral rings, we would say so.
Don't Forget the Bling
Okay, here us out about nails gems: they sound gaudy in theory, but on nails like these they had a lovely gold touch.
As an Editorial Fellow for Good Housekeeping, Katie covers health, beauty, home, and pop culture. Outside of the office, you can find her killing it on the karaoke machine or listening to true crime podcasts.
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