Chrome nails are having a moment right now, and if you’re thinking about giving high-shine nails a go, here are 21 different ways to wear them. From understated to extra, acrylic to DIY nail polish, we’ve got chrome covered…
1 — ROSE-GOLD
LA-based nail artist Chaun P is known for crafting the dreamiest statement chrome manicures.
2 — HOLOGRAPHIC CHROME
Micro holographic glitter gives this chrome manicure a blinding multi-colour shine.
3 — THIS MIRROR-EFFECT NAIL POLISH
Aka, chrome nails in a bottle. Yes, it’s currently sold out — and we’ll have to get it shipped from London — but don’t lose hope, Ciate are expecting more stock ASAP and it’ll be well worth the wait, so watch this space…
4 — DIAMOND BLUE
This diamond blue chrome mani by WAH Nails is everything we never knew we needed.
5 — PINK CHEVRONS
Negative-space nail art gives the illusion of longer nails. Clever.
6 — BLACK GUNMETAL MANI
For a chrome mani as dark as your soul, via Pinterest.
7 — NUDE X CHROME
Nude nails dusted with diamond chrome powder = the manicure of our dreams.
8 — HOLOGRAPHIC HEART TIPS
Fall in love with these holographic heart tips.
9 — ALL ABOUT OMBRE
When you can’t decide between gold or silver, go ombre.
10— OIL SLICK DUO-CHROME
The mermaid vibes are all too real with this duo-chrome emerald manicure.
11 — COPPER CHROME
The one nail trend that will carry you from autumn to summer? Copper chrome.
12 — PINK CHROME
Matching your kicks to your nails is next level beauty goals…
13 — KENDRICK CHROMES
Holographic chrome nails + Kendrick Lamar = Yesssss.
14 — GOLD ACCENTS
If you prefer to take a minimal approach to nail art, opt for these tiny chrome squares. Très chic.
15 — STICK-ON STILETTO NAILS
Convince just about everyone that these press-on copper false nails are the real deal, via The Holy Nail UK.
16 — LIQUID METAL POLISH
These metal nail polishes are perfect for DIY-ing the chrome look at home.
17 — UNDER-THE-SEA
Ariel would 100% approve of this mermaid-esque chrome mani.
18 — UNICORN CHROME
Lilac-white chrome nails give off an oh-so cool unicorn effect, with zero cheesiness.
19 — TEAL TIPS
20 — SHERBET TALONS
These pink and yellow chrome nails will make you crave sherbet and starbursts. Guaranteed.
21 — MARBLE CHROME
Marble, ombre and rose-gold chrome… AKA, a made-for-Instagram mani.
H/T Cosmo UK