10.14.2014

How To: Black And Gold Foil Nails

Hey you! It's been a minute since I've shared a nail tutorial with y'all, hasn't it? I wanted something easy and that would work well for Halloween, fall, and winter. You can do this! Let's see how to:




You'll Need:
  • foil kit (I got mine at Rite Aid, but I've seen these at TJ Maxx and online. You can also check your craft store for gold leaf)
  • thick top coat
  • optional: polish color of choice
  • scissors (optional)
  • tweezers (optional)

This kit came with a black "gel" polish, but I have used regular polish, like this one from ELF. Paint a base coat to protect your natural nail, and then paint a coat of your chosen color and allow to dry. 

Take the foil (this was similar to gold leaf in texture) and cut or strip it into small pieces. Paint nails with either another coat of your chosen nail color or with a top coat. While wet, apply the gold foil pieces using fingers, scissors, or tweezers. Allow to dry. Seal with a top coat--this will help make sure the gold pieces are flat. I've used this with Seche Vite, Out the Door, and the Sally Hansen Gel Polish. 

Not only would these nails work for your favorite sports team, but the colors can be changed as well! I've loved this with red, burgundy, dark green, and white.

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40 comments:

  1. Laura BOctober 14, 2014 at 7:42 AM

    It turned out so cute! I love this idea! And it seems like something even I could do! ;)

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  2. Courtney ErinOctober 14, 2014 at 7:43 AM

    Ooooh, I love how this looks!

    Courtney ~ Sartorial Sidelines

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  3. UnknownOctober 14, 2014 at 8:41 AM

    fun! i love this look! xo jillian - cornflake dreams

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  4. two birdsOctober 14, 2014 at 9:03 AM

    This is so much fun! I love it with the black polish. It would be fun with red or green during Christmastime, too!

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  5. BLovedBostonOctober 14, 2014 at 9:12 AM

    Looks so cool - I know myself and would mess this up in a matter of seconds, but it looks so great on you!!

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  6. awhiteOctober 14, 2014 at 9:26 AM

    Such a fun manicure! I love the idea of doing it up to match your fave sports team. :)

    -Ashley
    Le Stylo Rouge

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  7. Pamela {Sequins and Sea Breezes}October 14, 2014 at 9:35 AM

    Absolutely love this! AND it happens to be my team colors! :) I think I might have to try this for the game this weekend!

    <3, Pamela
    sequinsandseabreezes.blogspot.com

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  8. DarcyOctober 14, 2014 at 10:06 AM

    Those turned out super cute! It actually looks like a nail design I could do myself so that's a bonus!!
    www.amemoryofus.com

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  9. Always MayleeOctober 14, 2014 at 10:30 AM

    Oh these are so fun and so cute!

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

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  10. SMD @ lifeaccordingtostephOctober 14, 2014 at 10:42 AM

    Fancy! They look cute.

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  11. Rowena @ rolala lovesOctober 14, 2014 at 11:21 AM

    Love how the gold adds a touch of glam!

    Rowena @ rolala loves

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  12. NadineOctober 14, 2014 at 11:21 AM

    Love this look!!!! So different and fancy :)

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  13. Shireen L. PlattOctober 14, 2014 at 11:46 AM

    This is such a chic manicure! Can't wait to try this myself, thanks hun!

    Reflection of Sanity

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  14. HeatherOctober 14, 2014 at 12:05 PM

    I love it! Thanks for sharing this fun idea, Elle!

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  15. AnonymousOctober 14, 2014 at 12:13 PM

    Such fun nail art!! We have to play with foils soon. Thanks for the tutorial love.

    xx 365hangers

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  16. Kerry @ Till Then Smile OftenOctober 14, 2014 at 12:26 PM

    They came out great! Such a great way to add colors.

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  17. Chic ReadingsOctober 14, 2014 at 12:30 PM

    Looks awesome and easy:)

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  18. LeighOctober 14, 2014 at 12:31 PM

    I used to do this with gold foil all the time years ago. I should really try it again as it's such a pretty look.

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  19. Tanya DufourOctober 14, 2014 at 12:33 PM

    This looks so cute!

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  20. Amy's Fashion BlogOctober 14, 2014 at 1:35 PM

    Love this. I need to redo my nails here soon.

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  21. Rebecca JoOctober 14, 2014 at 2:01 PM

    You'll have to post if its easy to get off.

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  22. Martha HokensonOctober 14, 2014 at 2:10 PM

    These are so cute! And they look easy enough even for me to do :)

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  23. CorinneOctober 14, 2014 at 2:20 PM

    This looks awesome! Did the pieces fall off at all?

    Corinne x
    www.skinnedcartree.com

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  24. KristenOctober 14, 2014 at 4:23 PM

    so fancy! i can barely paint my nails normally though, let alone adding foil. this would be so cute for a cat costume for halloween :)

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  25. oomph.October 14, 2014 at 4:56 PM

    love this. it would go perfect with a sparkly gold clutch i just got :)

    [oomph.]
    3D Popup Greeting Cards GIVEAWAY

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  26. JuneOctober 14, 2014 at 7:27 PM

    They look so good! Love black and gold!
    xx
    www.junewantsitall.com

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  27. Becky Fearn October 14, 2014 at 7:38 PM

    These are cute and look so easy to use!

    beautyandtheb1.blogspot.co.uk

    B xx

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  28. LeslieOctober 14, 2014 at 9:02 PM

    This is a little too bold for me, but such a great look for Halloween!

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  29. Becky MOctober 14, 2014 at 9:23 PM

    How unique and so pretty!

    www.madeintheshadeblog.com

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  30. Tina BradleyOctober 14, 2014 at 9:38 PM

    Gorgeous! What a great look for the fall! T. http://tickledpinkwoman.blogspot.com

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  31. Lindsay T.October 14, 2014 at 10:13 PM

    so fun!

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  32. UnknownOctober 15, 2014 at 12:07 AM

    The foil looks amazing! I love the drama of black and gold, especially around the holidays.

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  33. purvaOctober 15, 2014 at 12:23 PM

    Looks great..i am going to try it :D

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  34. Anubhuti@senseiteveOctober 15, 2014 at 2:36 PM

    very nice Manicure..loved it and will try it on my nails :)

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  35. Naturalle DreaOctober 15, 2014 at 2:53 PM

    Very cute!!

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  36. UnknownOctober 16, 2014 at 1:24 PM

    These look great and different!

    www.mybeautysleuth.com

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  37. Sissi NuthmanOctober 16, 2014 at 1:50 PM

    That looks fabulous! I am so gonna do this! XOXO, Sissi www.beauty4free2u.com

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  38. Mandy CrandellOctober 16, 2014 at 10:15 PM

    Great look! Love black and gold together.

    http://www.somethingmonumental.com/

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  39. RachOctober 17, 2014 at 4:28 PM

    These are so cute! I love how they turned out! I'm not huge into Halloween stuff, but this is something I could totally do to be a bit more festive for this time of year!

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  40. Just Another ShopaholicOctober 18, 2014 at 12:41 PM

    So cute!! I love your nails.

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