The 2024 beauty trends are generally calm, not flashy, but at the same time full of noble aesthetics, such as chrome and pearly nails. I know there are girls who prefer basic and calm looks in clothes but choose intricate nail designs every 3-4 weeks with great enthusiasm...So, let us discuss the chrome nails design trend.

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How to Do Metallic Nails at Home

How to Do Metallic Nails at Home
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How to Do Metallic Nails at Home
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How to Do Metallic Nails at Home
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How to Do Metallic Nails at Home
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This summer “metallic” manicure is making a comeback. The easiest and most obvious way to get chrome nails is to sign up for this procedure at a nail salon. However, you can do it yourself.

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Stamping

Stamping
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Applying quality and long-lasting stamps to nails is a salon procedure that requires certain skills and equipment. However, you can purchase special stickers for nails in specialized stores, or on Amazon, and do stamping at home. The application process will also require a fair amount of precision, but the result is worth it! Depending on their quality, the stickers will please your eye from a couple of days up to a week.

Press-On Nails

Press-On Nails
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You can also get a chrome manicure with false nails and a special glue. However, thickness is their main disadvantage. Their shape or size may also not be suitable for you. But if you find the right ones and get used to the new sensations, they can be a great (and more durable!) alternative to nail stickers.

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“Mirror” Effect Nail Polish

“Mirror” Effect Nail Polish
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“Mirror” Effect Nail Polish
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Check out the Essie Mirror Metallics Nail Polish or Magic Mirror Collection by Maybelline. To achieve the ideal look, firstly you need to get the surface of the nails perfectly smooth. Use a polishing file, a ridge filler base, or both. Don’t forget to apply a clear long-lasting top coat, since mirror surfaces are more susceptible to rubbing and minor damage.

Chrome Powder

Chrome Powder
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Chrome Powder
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If you are careful and dexterous enough, feel free to experiment with pigmented chrome nail powder. Professional nail techs use it on gel polish-type coatings due to its “sticky” layer, but you can also try it on a regular nail polish coat that has not completely dried. Choose black as the base color - it will make the look more expressive.

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Chrome Nails with Ombre

Chrome Nails with Ombre
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Chrome Nails with Ombre
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Chrome Nails with Ombre
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Chrome Nails with Ombre
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Chrome Nails with Ombre
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Chrome Nails with Ombre
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Ombre-styled manicure is a type of nail art characterized by a smooth, gradient transition from one color to another. The trend came from the hair coloring industry and became popular in the nail art back in the 2000s. At first, ladies experimented with bright color transitions, and then switched to some more fantasy options, including holographic and metallic rubs that smoothly flow into nude. This nail design styled with foil by California-based nail tech specializing in GEL-X, Annie I.E., is great for those who are tired of neutral nail art and want to get inspired by something non-trivial...

Useful Tips:

  • The secret of metallic nail art is that the powder of the chosen color is applied to the upper half of the nail plate (from the base to the middle), while the second half remains “bare”.
  • One color should be lightly applied to the base to create a smooth transition. Rub in the powder with a special brush.
  • After the rubbing is “imprinted” into each nail, fix the result with a transparent topcoat.

Chrome Nails with Rhinestones

Chrome Nails with Rhinestones
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Chrome Nails with Rhinestones
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Hottest Chrome Nails Designs
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Chrome nails with rhinestones have a mirror shine and can replace almost any jewelry. This is a great option for a holiday, a party, or just “for the right mood.” See how beautifully you can lay out rhinestones to make your acrylic nails look stylish and glossy!

Nude Chrome Nails

Nude Chrome Nails
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Nude Chrome Nails
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Nude Chrome Nails
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Hottest Chrome Nails Designs
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Nude chrome nails have so much in common with the Hailey Bieber donut-styled manicure we all went crazy over the last year. This manicure is done on a neutral base covered with a chrome top that gives the nails a magic pearly shine. Feel free to expermient with the patterns on top, just like the award winning nail artist from Denmark, Fie Pedersen.

Useful Tips:

  • To do this trendy manicure at home, you will need a gel polish of the desired nude shade, drying lamp and powder for rubbing. By the way, you can replace the latter with shimmering eyeshadow from your cosmetic bag.
  • Apply nude polish in 2 layers and dry each one thoroughly under the lamp, rub shimmering powder into your nails, and finally cover them with a glossy topcoat. Voilà!

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Chrome Nail Art with Glitter

Chrome Nail Art with Glitter
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Chrome Nail Art with Glitter
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Chrome Nail Art with Glitter
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Even the most formal look can become a little more fun and relaxed if you add some sparkles to it, which is why glitter has become increasingly used in both makeup and nail industry. The undoubted advantage of glitter is that it can complement other elements of nail art, in particular the chrome coat.

Styling Tips: It is possible to do chrome manicure in any colors, and you can even take your rainbow nails to the next level with it. In this case the shades will turn out to be more subtle and, consequently, even sexier.

Pink Chrome Nail Designs

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Pink Chrome Nail Designs
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If you are not a fan of monotone metallic finishes that lack some interesting details, pay attention to the Barbie-styled pink chrome nail designs.

Note:

  • Electric pink is best paired with short nails in soft oval shapes that doesn't overload the look. Bold pink nails are self-sufficient and do not require additional details or styling.
  • Every time you want to master some new kind of manicure, it is advisable to start practicing with toe nail art. Thus, you can use both hands and master the new design much faster.

Cute Metallic Nail Designs

Cute Metallic Nail Designs
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Hottest Chrome Nails Designs
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Every true fashionista tried metallic manicure in 2019-2020, and many have fallen in love with it. If you are one of them - rejoice, as this design is at the peak of popularity again! Metallic manicure looks beautiful in any color. Gold, silver and other color options are a large canvas for your imagination!

As you see, the appeal of the chrome nails design lies in its versatility. It can be worn at any time of the year and for any event. So, dare to try on the "live metal" look and let your nails become your greatest talisman of good fortune!

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FAQ: Chrome Nails

How long do chrome nails last?

Gel polish has a longer wear time compared to conventional polish, and dries in just a few minutes. There is no risk of smudging or peeling after your gel polish has dried up.

Do you top coat chrome nails?

Chrome must be put over a layer of non-wipe top coat that has been properly cured. You will hardly get this mirror-like look if you apply chrome straight to a color or a sticky layer.

Can you do chrome nails with dip powder?

Chrome is a nail art color available in powder or flake form. It gives your nails a smooth liquid look when it’s rubbed over No Wipe Gel Top Coat or gel-like standard polish. Most satin dip powders can also be used as chrome rubs.

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