Have you tried using nail foil for your manicure? If not, you're missing out on all the fun! And if so, then you know how quick and easy it is to create elegant nail designs with it. One of the main advantages of nail art gold foil is that it looks mesmerizing on nails and adds a glamorous touch to any look. Whether you prefer a full cover manicure or a subtle nail design where the gold foil is only used as an accent, your nails will definitely not go unnoticed. Gold foil offers endless design possibilities!
The benefits of nail art
Gold foil is available in many variations. Both the loose ones are suitable for nail artGold leaf leaves for art and decoration, as well as the gold foil flakes in tins. There are also special transfer nail foils that are bought in rolls and cut to size. You also need to get an adhesive for nail foil. When dry, it will have a sticky surface where the foil will stick to. This means you can also create beautiful patterns.
This nail art foil doesn't fade! It is very easy to use and does not require any special top coat. You can use any topcoat you like – gel, shellac, or the traditional oneTopcoat-Nagellack. Due to its low material thickness, the film can be easily incorporated.
The gold foil is extremely thin and doesn't feel thick on your nails. Another big plus: nail foil is very easy to use if you know how to do it. Simply apply the film to a still sticky surface, seal it with a top layer and you're done!
We will show you some simple instructions below. The looks can be easily recreated at home and varied as desired.
Half moon manicure withGold foildo it Yourself
The half-moon manicure also causes a stir and fascinates with its versatility. In contrast to the classic onesFrench-NailsThe accent is not placed on the tip of the nail, but on the lower half of the nails. This look relies on a strong contrast between the two colors.
This nail design looks amazing in black and gold. For more hold and care, first paint your nails with a transparent base coat. Then use a thin brush to apply some nail foil glue to the back of the nail. Press the gold foil onto it and peel it off again. Coat the bottom half of the nail with the black color. Allow the nail polish to dry thoroughly and seal with a topcoat.
GoldandRosé
By the way, they are a particularly popular combination for an elegant nail designGold and rose. The soft pink full cover nails are given a glamorous touch with gold foil. The little finger, painted with gold glitter, picks up the color and effectively complements the overall picture.
Make your own gel nails with gold foil
Try this classy black and gold manicure inspired by the Queen Bee herself! Gelish MINI products were used in the instructions.
1. Prepare the nails for modeling.
2. Stick some tape on the nails to create a V shape.
3. Using a dotting tool, carefully apply gold flakes in the V shape until it is completely covered. Carefully peel off the tape.
4. Apply the black gel nail polish. Allow the color to cure in the UV nail lamp for 45 seconds. Repeat the process for complete coverage.
5. Apply a thin layer of sealant gel to the entire nail, making sure to seal the tips of the nail as well. Allow the gel to dry in the UV lamp for 45 seconds. After hardening, remove the sticky sweat layer from the nail with a cleaner and cleaning cloth. And done!
Marble look nails
Nails with a gemstone look are currently very trendy. Marble nails, for example, can be wonderfully spiced up with gold foil. However, only use subtle accents that emphasize the marble look and do not distract from it.
If using gold foil flakies, make sure all doors and windows are closed. The slightest breeze sends the stuff flying everywhere! Take the tweezers and carefully pull out small pieces of foil from the tin and press them randomly onto the sticky surface. If you use traditional nail polish, you will need to apply a very thin layer of primer and stick the foil on while it is not completely dry.
nails inWatercolor-Look
Delicate pastel tones not only look beautiful in spring, but are also perfect for light and fresh summer combinations.
This is how it works:
1. Apply 3 coats of white nail polish to all nails and apply 1 coat of a quick-dry topcoat. Let everything dry for 15-20 minutes.
2. Work on one nail at a time. Make three dots in the middle of the nail each of light pink, orange and cream nail polish.
3. Dip a flat, wide nail art brush into acetone and place a drop over each dot. Gently dab it with a brush to allow the acetone to spread well and blur the colors. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for all nails.
4. Pick up a few small pieces of the gold flake foil with tweezers and place them on each nail. If desired, you can spice up the design with nail jewelry.
5. Then seal your nail design with 2 layers of clear varnish.
Tipp:Step 1 is very important. If you don't let your nails dry after applying primer, the acetone won't create the watercolor effect you want.
Brush strokeswiththe dry brush method
Here's another abstract nail design with gold flakes that is perfect for summer. This simple design is created using the dry brush method. As the name suggests, this nail art technique involves the nail polish brush being almost dry.
White, pink and light blue combine perfectly with gold and look beautiful and fresh. This look simply radiates a happy mood! Of course, you could also use other color combinations.
In this nail design, the gold foil is used more discreetly, but emphasizes every detail. Plus, the gold accents paired with the gold nail jewelry create a chic yet sophisticated look.
