# Gold Striped Nails Erica of HonestlyWTF Creates a DIY Manicure Perfect for Holiday Parties By Meghan Young | Published 2014-10-16 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gold-striped-nails References: [honestlywtf](http://honestlywtf.com/beauty/diy-gold-striped-nails/) & [instagram](http://instagram.com/p/ntxoKZgo5n/) Women going for a subtle party look this holiday season will love the gold striped nails. A do-it-yourself project, it was inspired by a photo spotted on jewelry designer Anna Sheffield‘s [Instagram](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nail-strips) account. Although the use of a metallic color might suggest something more bold, the gold striped nails make a statement in a minimalist way. Created by Erica of HonestlyWTF, the gold striped nails is quite easy to execute. All a person needs to get their hands on is a roll or two of [nail striping tape](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/french-manicure-kit) in order to create the pattern they want in the colorway their want. In this case, Erica focused on a nude nail that allows the gold stripe to stand out against. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/cosmetics) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Subtle Party Look:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop nail art kits that provide easy-to-follow guides for creating subtle and sophisticated party looks. - **Do-it-yourself Projects:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create user-friendly mobile apps that offer step-by-step tutorials and virtual try-on features for DIY nail art projects. - **Minimalist Nail Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce innovative nail polish formulas that allow for easy application and long-lasting, minimalist designs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Beauty and Cosmetics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop customizable nail polish kits that include a range of colors and tools for creating various nail art designs. - **Fashion and Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with jewelry designers to create nail art inspired by their collections, offering a coordinated look. - **Technology and Mobile Apps:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop augmented reality (AR) nail art apps that allow users to virtually try on different designs and colors before applying them to their nails. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Holiday-Ready Reusable Nail Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/facile-nail.md) - [Magnetic Nail Polish Strips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-nail-polish-strip.md) - [Peel-and-Apply Nail Polishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nail-strips.md) - [Color-In Press-On Nails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tipzy.md) - [Gel Nail Holiday Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gel-nail.md) - [Supermarket-Inspired Nail Art Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festival-inspired-nail-art.md) - [Cocktail-Paired Nail Polishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stgermain-x-miniluxe-royale-gift-set.md) - [Festively Seasonal Nail Polishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sally-hansen-once-upon-a-holiday-collection.md) - [At-Home Manicure Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salon-effects-nail-accents.md)