How to do an easy gold leaf manicure

Amp up your basic manicure by adding a little gold leaf. It's so easy to do! Plus, check out how to do dual-tone nails.

By Today's Parent

Updated Mar 16, 2023

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.

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This article was originally published on Aug 13, 2018

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