It's 2024, and you know what that means? It's the year of a little magic—24K magic, that is. I don't know about y'all, but I'm planning on treating myself with some TLC whenever I can this year—and that includes treating myself to a luxe manicure every once in a while. When it comes to self-care, I fully believe in splurging a little sometimes, especially when it comes to choosing the latest nail design trends to try out. And if you want something that really looks and feels luxurious, may we suggest trying gold nails? After all, you deserve some glam, bb.
With metallic and chrome nails being a popular look this winter, we can only expect the opulence to continue. After all, gold nails are a perfect transition color into warmer weather. Oh, and did we mention the best part about a golden mani? It's gonna go so great with your favorite pieces of gold jewelry.
If you need some gold nail ideas to take to the salon, we've put together some inspo that'll have you mesmerized all day, from minimal designs to a cool drip effect, celestial adornments, and everything in between.
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Golden Tips
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~.
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Celestial Gold
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.
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Golden Swirls
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.
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That Golden Drip
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.
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Iridescent Gold
From Kim K's Met Gala look to even T-Swift's phone case, iridescent and pearl-like finishes have been having major moments. Not only is the trend absolutely GORG, but it adds some extra dimensional shine that regular nail polishes just can't give.
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All Gold Errythang
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.
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All That Glitters
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.
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Golden Plaid
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.
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Golden Outlines
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.
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Gold With An Accent
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.
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Gilded Gold
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!).
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Gold Hardware
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.
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Gold Stickers
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.
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Golden Textures
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.
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Gold Confetti
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.
Chaise Sanders
Associate Editor
Chaise Sanders is an Associate Editor at Cosmopolitan, where she covers anything from lifestyle and beauty to entertainment and style. Wanna upgrade your skincare game? She's got you covered with the best facial cleansing brushes. Or maybe you're in need of a new true crime show to binge? Got that covered too! Prior to joining the Cosmo team, Chaise was an editor at Country Living (also part of the Hearst fam) where she interviewed celebs like Dolly Parton, LeAnn Rimes and even Martha Stewart. Now, as one of the Big Apple's newest residents, there's a good chance that you can catch her checking out an Insta-worthy cafe or spending way to much $$$ in vintage stores.
