How to do an easy gold leaf manicure

Nailing your own easy gold leaf manicure is easier than you think.

Here's what you need to DIY gold leaf nails:

• Base coat of your choice. We like the Seche clear duo. It's affordable and easy to use.
• Bottom color. Preferably a soft tone like the OPI beige we used in our video below.
• Shimmery gold nail polish for the bottom layer of leafing. We love this Essie shade.
• Actual gold leafing if you want maximum depth and character. This pack of 100 sheets is less than $10 and will last through hundreds of gold leaf manicures.
• High gloss top coat. Try a long-lasting formula like this top-rated OPI Top Gloss.