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Chrome manicures have been popping up everywhere as the biggest winter nails trend. In the past, glitter has been the popular finish for manicures. However, recently, chrome has become a viral nail design.
Chrome is the shiny, metallic alternative to glitter manicures. I do love glitter, but chrome is the grown-up finish. Chrome exudes a chic look, that other finishes cannot.
Chrome Nail Designs
The Hailey Bieber effect can be credited for making it a popular finish amongst women. Bieber’s look was in effect a chrome powder rubbed over a sheer beige lacquer, which imparted a glazed effect. This donut glazed effect went viral and has been recopied many times over.
Besides the famous donut glazed finish, there are other chrome nail designs. Chrome nail tips are a fun way to experiment with the look. If you feeling bold, there are unexpected abstract or star patterns to try out.
Scroll below for 20+ chrome nail designs. There is a chrome design to fit all styles.
Chrome Nails
Hailey Bieber first donned the glazed donut manicure at the 2022 Met Gala and led to an immediate burst of people recreating the look.
One of the best things about this manicure is that the pearlescent sheen goes with everything!
Chrome ombre nails? Yes, please!
If you are feeling bold, try chrome nails in bolder colors.
A flash of silver, pink or red delivers high volume glam with the tips covered in chrome.
This is perfect for those looking to try out the trend, but don’t want to completely commit.
When you can’t pick just one color, why not opt for a manicure that showcases a variety?
You can’t beat a classic pink color, especially if you are looking for a color that is feminine and trendy.
Call it the Barbiecore effect.
Looking for something unique for your next manicure?
There are abstract and celestial star designs that are eye-popping and surely a statement manicure.
