15 Gold Nail Ideas That’ll Make You Feel Like a Million Bucks

French tips will forever and always be a classic, but why not put a golden twist on the look? Get inspired by the oh-so-popular chrome trend, and try metallic gold tips instead of classic white for something a bit more ~luxe~.

You can bring the entire galaxy to the tips of your fingers with this celestial nail look. Plus, the neutral base and clear tips are the ideal canvas to show off those adorable, on-trend star and moon gems.

Meet one of the cutest (but so simple) nail hacks atm: swirls…aka squiggles…aka waves…aka whatever you want to call them. If you’re looking for a cute nail DIY design, consider these irregular lines that’ll catch the sunlight jussst right every time.

Kylie Jenner once did 3D drip nails like these, and the idea has been living rent-free in our heads ever since. The bold metallic design adds an elegance without being too over the top. It’s like you literally dipped them in gold.

You really can’t go wrong with sticking to a solid nail color. And if you’re a fan of simple yet bold nails, this all-gold nail polish has your name written all over it.

Hey Siri, play “24k Magic” by Bruno Mars! This ultra-glittering nail polish is sure to catch some eyes. Just apply a couple of coats, and you’ll have all the bling you need without having to throw on a single piece of jewelry.

If Blair Waldorf was a nail design, this would be her—classic plaid, but with a little bit of drama. This subtle golden design is a preppy-meets-glam look for anyone who wants a design that feels truly unique.

Simple nail designs like this look great on all the short nail folks. Whether you’re taking a break from acrylics (btw, make sure you know how to remove those, so you don’t damage your nails) or just want to rock your natural nails, this gilded outline is simply perfection.

Accent nails are a v cute and on-trend way to take a baby step into the world of nail art. The super chic tortoise shell print perfectly compliments gold nails for an unexpected mashup.

Ethereal and each uniquely different than the other, this nail design combines textured nail art with abstract designs to give a delicate look fit for a Greek goddess (yep, we’re lookin’ at you!).

Piercings? On nails? Sure, why not! Metallic embellishments were a major fall nail trend that we absolutely l-o-v-e-d last year, and we’d like to keep designs like this around for 2024.

Nail stickers are an easy way to achieve salon-quality nail art at home. Just stick some of these on top of a nude base, and it’ll look like you came straight from a mani appointment.

These textured nails literally look like a piece of art. Since the design is the same golden hue as the base, it’s the perfect subtle way to get some of that Midas touch.

Confetti nails are like a party…but on your fingers. Sure, a ton of people may have copped this look for their New Year’s Eve manicure, but thanks to their simplicity, they look great all-year-round.