Red and Gold Nail Designs 2025: 15 Jaw-Dropping Looks You Need to Try

Start with two coats of a pigmented cherry-red polish, fully cured or dried between layers. Using a flat silicone tool, press small, irregular fragments of genuine gold foil into the sticky top coat, then seal with a high-gloss finish for a mirror-like shine that contrasts stunningly against the vibrant red base.

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Apply two coats of matte-finish red polish. Once dry, use ultra-thin striping tape to outline triangles, chevrons, or grid patterns. Paint over the exposed areas with metallic gold polish, remove the tape while damp, and finish with a matte or glossy top coat—whichever you prefer—to highlight the crisp gold lines against the velvety red backdrop.

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Paint a high-gloss fire-engine red base. While still tacky, lay irregular pieces of delicate gold leaf onto random nail areas. Press lightly with a dotting tool, then encapsulate under two coats of clear gel top coat to preserve the airy, peeled-back look of the leaf.

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Cut ultra-fine chains into hair-length segments. Apply a small bead of clear builder gel where you want each chain to lie, then press the link into place and cure under an LED lamp. The result is a flowing, couture-worthy accent that elevates a deep crimson canvas.

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After applying two coats of deep burgundy polish, press thin gold striping tape diagonally or horizontally across each nail. Trim the excess, press edges firmly, and finish with a no-wipe gel top coat for ultra-clean, tattoo-like lines.

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Paint a bright scarlet base. Using a dense fan brush, tap gold glitter at the cuticle, dragging upward for a soft gradient. Lock in the sparkle with a glossy top coat, ensuring a seamless ombré sparkle that catches every angle.

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Dab foil adhesive onto a glossy crimson base in random spots. Press lightweight gold flakes onto the adhesive using a silicone spatula, then encase in a clear builder gel to secure the textural look without lifting.

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Paint an oxblood red base and let dry completely. Dip a dotting tool into gold polish to create tiny crescent moons near the cuticle. Soften edges with a micro-brush, then cure or air-dry and seal with a glossy top coat for an enchanting, minimalist look.

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