When it comes to metallic nail colors, silver has been getting all the shine lately. So many takes on the trend have emerged on our feeds—from silver French tips to chrome web manis—proving how versatile the color can be. However, we’d be remiss not to acknowledge how stunning silver’s counterpart, gold, looks when incorporated into a manicure. A golden-colored set of nails feels inherently luxe and glamorous, and the hue can be used to achieve so many ultra-cool designs. To that point, we’ve recently spotted tons of gold French tip nail ideas that we’re eager to recreate during our upcoming mani appointments. Ahead, take a look at all of the manicure inspo.
Golden Marble Nails
These milky marble nails instantly caught our eye. However, it’s the gold detailing that really captivated our attention. While these nails feature Gemini symbols, you can easily adapt your mani to fit your star sign.
Liquid Gold Nails
A solid gold manicure makes such a luxurious statement on its own. Adding two accent nails—a gold chrome French tip on the ring finger and abstract cuticle swirls on the middle finger—takes the mani to another level.
Golden Chrome French
French nails will forever be a classic nail design; however, you can give the traditional nail art a modern twist by creating chrome French tips. The end result on these sharp, square nails is stylish and chic.
Gold Jewel Nails
Who said you need to use polish to achieve a French-tip look? These bedazzled golden tips make for a fancy yet minimal design, perfect for any occasion.
Golden Almond Nails
We think gold French tips look good on any nail shape—and these almond-shaped golden nails prove our point. Take a few notes from nail artist Amy Le and accessorize with gold and silver rings to give this manicure an extra luxe feel.
Subtle Gold Nails
There’s beauty in simplicity, and these subtle, thin gold French tips are proof. If you prefer shorter nails, you’ll also love this look.
Dazzling Golden Star Nails
By now, you can see that gold French tips look amazing as is. However, it doesn’t hurt to add some extra nail accents into the mix. Here. the French mani is further elevated with detailed gold stars and decorative nail gems.
Black and Gold Nails
Black and gold is a classic color combination. Case in point: This edgy manicure. The streaky gold French tips against the matte black polish create a striking contrast.
Gold and White Nails
If you don’t want to fully commit to gold French tips, opt for this gold-white hybrid design. We love how the white French tips are beautifully outlined with gold chrome detailing.
Drippy Gold Nails
A drippy gold chrome French manicure is an incredibly glamorous and unique take on the trend. The nude matte base allows the gold tips to really shine.
Golden Wonderland Nails
It’s never too early to think about your winter manicure, and this nail design is truly a golden wonderland. The all-over gold glitter nails, shimmery gold French tips, and delicate hand-drawn snowflakes truly capture the beauty of the holiday season.
