Beauty

This Foil Nail Art is the Perfect Wedding Mani–Because It’s Your Day to Shine

Published by

Cassandre Banel

6 years ago

Brides who want a bit of modern art on their nails that truly stands out will love experimenting with gold foil and white graphic shapes on a sheer nail. This foil nail art look is so adaptable to your vision for the day: Swap out the white circles for angular lines or rectangles, and place the gold foil randomly to accentuate your own sparkly accessories.

Whether you are eloping at City Hall, throwing a backyard wedding, or planning a formal gathering, this look will add the extra special touch you’re looking for. With both modern gallery vibes and timeless elegance, it’s subtle, stunning, and well, a work of art.

No matter how you place these elements, this bridal mani will be uniquely yours. Scroll on to see how to get the look!

Foil Nail Art

Supplies:

Sheer base coat (I used Butter London Nail Foundation)
White nail polish (I used KB Shimmer’s White Here, White Now, a single-coat white)
Gold foil for nail art
Clear glue or clear polish
Tweezers
Matte top coat

Instructions:

Step 1: Paint clean, filed nails, with one coat of your favorite sheer base coat.

Step 2: Let dry for five minutes and paint another coat if you want to add opacity.

Step 3: Use opaque white polish to paint a half circle on each nail as shown.

Step 4: Dot the nail with glue or clear polish where you want to add your gold foil. Quickly pick up small pieces of the gold foil with tweezers and press gently onto the wet clear polish (or glue). Place randomly and adjust as needed to achieve your desired level of shimmer.

Step 5: To finish, use a matte top coat and seal your nail art design!

Did you try these foil nails? Show us on Instagram @Lulus using #lovelulus–and shop our bridal collection for your big day!

Cassandre Banel is a Seattle-based nail artist.