You can play around with your base color, but Inzerillo says nonnegotiables for this nail-art style are a base coat, a topcoat, a nail-art brush, and gold or silver chrome flakes; she likes the ones from Valentino Beauty Pure ($18).
After adding your base coat, use the flakes with your nail-art brush to make lines that "resemble your favorite tile, pottery, or marbleized look," Inzerillo says. For a more "intentionally carefree" look, aim for a design that resembles uneven cracks. Top it off with a topcoat, which can be shiny or matte, depending on the look you're going for.
Kintsugi Nails Inspiration
Looking for inspiration for your own kintsugi nails? Read ahead to fill your "nail ideas" Pinterest board.
