DIY Delpozo Gold Striped Nails

An understated yet glittery striped manicure was starkly juxtaposed with Delpozo‘s structurally, colorfully and texturally dramatic fall collection. Manicurist Julie Kandalec kept the nails clean, matte and neutral and simply painted a vertical gold line along each nail – topped with a glittery, gold coat. Subtle, chic and so easy to recreate.

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You’ll need:

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Start by masking off your nails on one hand with two pieces of tape, creating one thin vertical line down the middle of each nail. Rub the edges against the nails to make a proper seal.

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I like using a thin paintbrush to control the amount of polish but the bottle brush will do too. Paint in between the tape.

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Apply a second coat. Remove the tape.

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Dip the toothpick into nail polish remover to clean up the edges of the stripe. Use a thin paintbrush and dip into the gold glitter polish.

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Carefully dab the polish over the gold stripe. You’ll want to do this a few times until there’s enough glitter deposited. Use the tip of a toothpick to nudge any stray glitter flecks back onto the stripe. Allow to dry completely before adding a layer of top coat.

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And that’s all folks!

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(images by HonestlyWTF)

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35 Comments

  1. glamdevils wrote:

    Wow looks totally awesome! I love to try it 😀

    xx Mira

    http://www.glamdevils.com

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  2. Rena wrote:

    Wow, this looks fantastic! As usual I’m not sure if I will be able to do this in a as perfect way 🙂
    xx from Bavaria/Germany, Rena
    http://www.dressedwithsoul.com

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  3. I love this look! So chic! Plus it’s way easier to take off a strip of glitter instead of an entire nail’s worth!

    COOCOO FOR COCO

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  4. Prudence Yeo wrote:

    Simple but really pretty nail design! Love how the gold glitter adds a touch of glam to the lovely pink nails!

    Prudence
    http://www.prudencepetitestyle.wordpress.com

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  5. Wow love this look!

    XO CHAMA FASHION
    http://www.chamafashion.com

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  6. Sol wrote:

    Beautiful!! I like the simplicity of it.. now I finally know how to use this essie laquer I bought before christmas and put only once (on the whole nail, it was just too much gold and glitter)

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  7. SAUL wrote:

    What a fun idea!

    SHOP SAUL

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  8. Simple to do and looks great!!
    xoxo
    Yael Guetta
    http://www.ftwwl.com

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  9. Eden wrote:

    Love this look, I want to try this next time I paint my nails.

    http://www.mintnotion.com

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  10. Carsla wrote:

    So chic! Well done. I could see my clumsy self getting that tape all over the place! haha. But, will attempt anyhow. Appreciate the inspo. (:

    ♥ | http://www.connect-the-cloths.com | xoxo
    http://blogspotter.co/connect-the-cloths

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  11. Kristiina wrote:

    Love this look!

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  12. Kim wrote:

    this is a pretty look, it almost looks like gold leaf.
    love the minimalist look 🙂

    http://floatingthrufields.blogspot.com/

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  13. Shelley wrote:

    This is so different (and time-saving.) Love it and will definitely try it.
    https://www.etsy.com/shop/EarthChildArt?ref=hdr_shop_menu

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  14. bella wrote:

    Really beautiful!I love it!
    http://www.nuevabarato.com

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  15. Alexandra wrote:

    Oh wow, cool DIY and nice pics!

    xx

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  16. Lauren wrote:

    looks so good, love the simple line
    Lauren
    livinginaboxx

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  17. Absolutely gorgeous! I love that they are simple with a pop of bling!

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  18. Dorry wrote:

    I love your diy style. More jewelry diy can be found here: http://www.jewelryunder5.com/topic/

    3.7.15
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  19. Irina wrote:

    Thank you for the lesson. Neat lines on the nails. More on my blog ideasforbeautypic.com ideas nail design.

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  20. Carlotta wrote:

    so easy and so chic love it!

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  21. Ramya wrote:
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  22. Zen wrote:

    Nice look! Easy to grow out too 🙂

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