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

Copper chrome @oceannailsupply

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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

Pink chrome for @jacqueline.gif by Hayley

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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

Chrome powders on nude from @buybunbun

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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

Another Gold chrome Member @rosaacosta

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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

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The one nail trend that will carry you from autumn to summer? Copper chrome.

12 — PINK CHROME

All pink everything (well almost) for @justhenny

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Matching your kicks to your nails is next level beauty goals…

13 — KENDRICK CHROMES

@kendricklamar by WAH BEAUT @jessyoung__

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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

For my boo #Riyasnails #riyasnailsalon

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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