I am always on the lookout for pretty-yet-easy nail tutorials because, well, I guess I’m just usually more of a simple gal when it comes to my nails! I love a lot of elaborate things in other categories, but I usually like a less-is-more approach when it comes to manicures. I saw a picture of some pretty polished nails sporting some thin gold stripes and I thought that nail tape would be the perfect way to replicate the look and it’s waaaay easier than trying to freehand those tiny stripes with a brush! 
Supplies:
-thin gold nail tape
-nude or light pink nail polish
–top coat
-sharp nail scissors or small sewing scissors
–cuticle oil (optional)
Paint your nails with two coats of your favorite nail polish (the one I used is a 5-free polish!) with dry time between each coat.
Cut a strip of your gold nail tape that is about 1″ long and place it 1/3 of the way up from your middle nail and let it hang over the edge.
Use your nail scissor (or even nail clippers!) to cut off the overhang and press the tape down firmly in place. 
Cut another 1″ long piece across your nail where the first vertical piece ends and trim the overhang with scissors. It’s better to cut off a little too much than too little since a strip hanging over the edge will get caught on clothing or pull away more easily.
Repeat the process but reverse the placement on the ring finger nail and then do simple horizontal lines on the rest of your fingers about 1/3 of the way up the nail.
Repeat on the other hand, give your tape pieces all a firm press again and then finish with 2-3 top coats with dry time in between.
Once your topcoat is dry, add a thin layer of cuticle oil and take your new nails out on the town!
So simple but I just love how the end result turned out! If you want your manicure to last a little longer, place your strips into your polish while the top layer is still the tiniest bit tacky. Do a different design on the middle finger as strips that end out towards the open end of the nail seem to be the ones that want to peel first, since they touch the most things as we use our hands throughout the day. I think this is a really pretty special occasion nail as well, so keep this in mind if you want a little something extra for a night out soon! xo. Laura
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Omg I love these!! They are so pretty and simple! xx
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I love this! It’s so sophisticated, gold is such a nice colour with baby pink! ❤️❤️
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Laura, I LOVE your tutorials including the nail ones but I am terrified you’re going to lose your engagement ring one day! Is it definitely safe there on your finger?!?
xx
HAHA, yeah, I guess I have big knuckles so it’s not going anywhere 🙂
Laura
What a classic look, I love it!
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This turned out amazing! I need to try this asap!
Paige
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So cute, and it looks so professional! Would definitely try this since I don’t go for manicures often. 🙂
This is such a beautiful, elegant design. It definitely makes me want to try harder at growing my nails!
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OMG! I love how clean, minimalistic, and elegant this design is! Definitely going to this on my free time! Thanks a lot for sharing this to us 🙂
Finally bought my first 5 free nail polish and gave myself a mani. Only to realize, I don’t have a nontoxic way to take it off once it starts chipping. Do you use nail polish remover or have a non toxic reco?