10 Red and Gold Nail Ideas That Are Perfect for the Holidays
These festive nail art designs will get you ready for any holiday party.
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We never get sick of seeing the quintessential red-and-green Christmas color combo when it comes to holiday decor, Christmas trees, or even Christmas cookies this time of the year. But seeing the color scheme on our nails can feel a little ... on the nose. Fear not — there are plenty of seasonably appropriate nail art palettes with different festive colors to choose from — like red and gold, for example.
These red and gold nails are jolly enough to show off at your next Christmas party but also universal enough to wear year-round. Because while we love winter-themed nail art, we also love a low-maintenance design we can wear into the new year — because the holidays are already busy enough as it is. Here we've gathered the best red and gold nail design ideas to inspire your next look. P.S. Check out our list of the best non-toxic nail polish brands to get the job done in the "cleanest" way possible.
Red and Gold French Tips
Instead of your standard white French manicure tip, this nail design adds a splash of color bordered by a gold trim. To recreate the look, try painting on a press-on nail. That way, there's plenty of room for your design, and you can always throw it away and start over if you screw up.
Red, White, and Gold
Adding some hand-drawn, white details is an understated way to change up your red and gold design. A white French manicure tip pen gives you plenty of control to add the embellishments yourself.
All That Glitters is Gold
This heavy-on-the-gold design is unabashedly glittery, which we love. Try adding a clear top coat to keep the glitter intact longer.
Gilded Decals
People think of nail stickers as an alternative to polish or acrylics, but you can actually use them to add smaller embellishments over a base coat. Hey, it's way cheaper than going to a salon.
Subtle Gold Accents
A little bit of gold goes a long way against a matte burgundy base. The deeper the red, the more the gold will shine in contrast.
Dripping in Gold
You may need to go to a professional for this look, but it will be worth it for this striking, dripping gold design.
Gemstone Embellishments
Regal golden gems like this one will definitely give you the best nails at your holiday party. Plus with press-on nail gems, you can do them yourself!
Covered in Caviar Beads
Nail gems can also be subtle, like these chic caviar beads lining the cuticle of your nail.
Stick With It
Nail stickers are the perfect way for nail novices to pull off those intricate and tough-to-paint designs — like this lovely maroon and gold tartan pattern.
Crackle Nails
Crackle nails polish is a great way to show off two coordinating nail colors. Start by using the darker color (red) as your base. Once dry, add a layer of the golden crackle polish. As it dries, the top coat "crackles" to reveal the lovely second color beneath it!
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