Eye of the tiger glowing gold manicure

There are times in life when a simple, solid-colored manicure just won't do. Whether you're prepping for a big test, a hot date, or an important meeting with the boss, you might be hunting for a nail art option that imbues you with strength while empowering you to face what comes next.

The eye of the tiger glowing gold manicure is perfect for those instances when you need to look as fierce on the outside as you feel inside. Featuring a shiny black base and gilded gold beads, this unique nail style will help you face any challenge that comes your way.

-Black nail polish
-Gelish Soak-Off Gel Polish Foundation
-Gold nail art beads and rings
-Tweezers
-Gel lamp dryer
-Cat Eyes magic board
-Gel Lab Gel Polish in Magnet
-Gelish Hard-Gel
-Slender wooden nail stick
-Cheri Non-Wipe Gel Top Coat

1. Start with shiny black nails that are clean and dry.

2. After covering the entire surface of the ring finger nail with Gelish Soak-Off Gel Polish Foundation, place a gold ring in the center of the nail bed. You can use a pair of tweezers to adjust the position of the jewelry.

3. Insert your hand into a gel lamp dryer, and allow your nails to dry.

4. Using Gel Lab Gel Polish in Magnet, fill in the center of the gold ring.

5. Hold the Cat Eyes magic board above the painted ring. The magnetic strip creates a fun, one-of-a-kind design with the paint.

6. Insert your hand into a gel lamp dryer, and allow your nails to dry..

7. Repeat steps four and five.

8. Insert your hand into a gel lamp dryer, and allow your nails to dry.

9. Use Gelish Hard-Gel to cover the area around the outside of the gold circle on the ring finger.

10. Using a slender wooden nail stick tool, place several gold beads around the outside of the circle. For best results, use a mix of larger and smaller beads.

11. Insert your hand into a gel lamp dryer, and allow your nails to dry.

12. Paint the center of the circle with more Hard-Gel.

13. Insert your hand into a gel lamp dryer, and allow your nails to dry.

14. Paint the nail with Cheri Non-Wipe Gel Top Coat.

15. Insert your hand into a gel lamp dryer, and allow your nails to dry.

16. Repeat the above process to attach different-sized gold beads to the lower third of the thumbnail.