Orange and Gold Nail Trends Made Simple and Stunning
Orange and gold together? It might sound unusual until you see it. Then it’s like a glass of champagne lit by a gorgeous sunset. While everyone else is playing it safe with their millionth nude manicure, these two colors create a simple and stunning combo. Orange brings the heat, gold brings the luxury. Let’s explore this new nail trend!
Orange and Gold Nail Trends
Orange Cat Eye Gel with Gold Chrome
One of the easiest ways to dive into the orange and gold nail trends is with cat eye polish. We have a beautiful shade of orange cat eye gel that already includes shimmery gold particles. All you need is a magnet to focus them in the design.
Here the artist created an opulent look with a shade from the Gilded Aura Collection plus chrome powder. Believe it or not, there’s also black Flexible Gel underneath the chrome giving it texture.
It takes just minutes with the right products to achieve this unique orange and gold masterpiece. You’ll spend more time prepping the natural nails than painting!
LAVIS Cat Eyes C15 - 06 - Gel Polish 0.5 oz - Gilded Aura Collection
Fall Nails
Once upon a time, it was hard to find orange polish. But now between just the LDS Color Craze Collection and DND shades (not including all the other major nail brands we stock), we’ve got everything from coral and canteloupe to carrot and roasted pumpkin on our shelves. Any orange and gold fall nails design you can imagine is possible!
What’s more, we have companion colors that play along perfectly. More on those in a minute.
LDS Color Craze Gel Nail Polish - 817 Cuddle Crush - 0.5oz
Cider and Gold
The cider color is a quiet and cozy orange hue that might be more comfortable for some to wear. Combine it with minimalist metallic highlights and you’ve got magic! This is an orange and gold nail trend we anticipate will appeal to the nude nails crowd.
The artist used a sparkly shade from a Pat Pat Gel palette. If you aren’t familiar with that product yet, it can save you money and space in your storage cabinet. Each palette has nine intensely pigmented colors. They’re ideal for ombre nail art because just a dab goes a long way. And they’re perfect for intricate details because this polish doesn’t run.
LAVIS Pat Pat Gel - Ombre Gel Palette - Painting Gel
Glossy Orange Delight on Sheer Nails
Can you almost smell the citrus? There’s nothing like the tropical scent of a freshly peeled orange. It’s scientifically proven to lift a person’s mood. The same might be true of this delicious orange shade on a sheer pink base. The gold highlights and glossy texture make it even more appealing.
A'DOR Mirror Spider Gel - Gold
Delicate Orange and Gold Aura Nails
Here’s an elegant set of aura nails with gold leaf accents. The delicacy of the orange blush disguises the fact that an orange aura is very powerful. Orange means passion, creativity, and vitality. It’s a blend of red energy with yellow cheerfulness. If you have an orange aura, chances are you’re adventurous and confident, the ideal person to join in the orange and gold nail trends!
LAVIS 3 In 1 Pat Pat Gel - P06
Sorbet Nails with Golden Charm
Here’s a sweet way to ease into the orange and gold nail trend. Decorate sorbet nails with soft pink, orange, and caramel, and top them with a sprinkle of golden beads. Add a tropical flower and a few dew drops for good measure. What looks like a complicated, layered design isn’t so hard after all.
The artist started with a milky base shade and sponged on dabs of color. This step is straightforward with the LAVIS sponge and grabber set.
The petals are fun to shape with satin carving gel since it’s non-sticky and stays put till cured. Of course, droplets of non-sticky builder gel resemble water drops. Then, after adding a bit more color to the flower, the artist finished with the golden highlights and top coat.
Colors That Can Join in the Orange and Gold Nail Trend
Orange is a tricky color. Not only is it hard to find a word that rhymes with it, but it’s also challenging to balance this hue with other shades. Here's what works with the orange and gold nail trend:
Deep burgundy or oxblood – A weighty color that won’t stifle the warm glow. It makes the combo feel less like a sunset, more like a power move.
Black – This shades grounds everything, adds edge, but beware of unintended Halloween vibes.
Cream or ivory – Not white because that's too harsh. Cream smoothes the edges and makes the orange and gold trend feel even more opulent.
Deep teal, olive green, and forest green – These are opposite to orange on the color wheel and provide tension, the kind that makes people look twice. Plus, they play nice with gold.
Chocolate brown or Mocha Mousse – Underrated but makes orange look expensive instead of traffic-cone adjacent.
Copper – You ran out of gold polish? No problem. Copper is gold's edgier sibling. We won’t tell if you swap them.
Blue – This one’s tricky. Blue tones might wash out the gold or make the orange look cheap. However, navy might be ideal as it’s authoritative and doesn't compete for attention.
Slate blue or stormy blue - Muted, moody, almost gray blue makes gold shine brighter, and the contrast with orange is interesting.
Mauve– Here’s something few will try. This color is cool toned enough to create contrast and can give the palette a curated feel.
Deep plum – Not purple, although that regal color looks lovely alongside gold. Instead, try this darker, more mysterious variant.
Charcoal gray – Finally, this sophisticated neutral makes everything else look more expensive.
Conclusion
We live in an era when everything goes. Nail art tools exist that can help you make your wildest and most extravagant dreams come true. Now’s the time to try the orange and gold nail trends and you don’t have to break the bank to do it. Explore the most popular shades from the best nail brands in our store at prices that will make you smile. Claim free shipping and a complimentary gift, too!