11 Red Chrome Nail Ideas For a Manicure That's Straight Fire

It's no secret: Red is the fashion girl's color du jour. And what better way to incorporate the hue into your everyday wear than with a great manicure? And, given that the chrome nail craze continues to loom large, we're calling it now: Red chrome manicures are about to be the next big thing in nails. Fashion's hottest color and one of the trendiest nail finishes? An absolute no-brainer.

Need proof? Scroll on for 10 red chrome nail ideas you'll want to show your manicurist ASAP.

Subtle Chrome

For a fashion-forward take on the trend, opt for an almond shape to show off your chrome red nails. Pro tip: If you prefer a more subtle chrome effect, apply the chrome powder before the color.

Ruby Red

To achieve a true ruby tone, pair a traditional red nail polish with a red chrome powder instead of the usual silver. This will deepen color while maintaining that shiny chrome effect.

Snake Chrome

What's better than rocking one must-have manicure trend? Rocking two at once. And with these red chrome snake print nails, you'll achieve just that.

XXL Chrome

And by XXL, we mean extra-extra long, of course. Don't be afraid to add some length for a manicure that really packs a punch. And a little sparkle always helps drum up the drama.

Maximum Chrome

For this megawatt set, nail artist Maki topped a bright red polish with a garnet chrome powder. Check out how she did it over on the Byrdie Instagram feed.

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3D Nail Art

For a real show stopper, consider adding 3D nail art to a red chrome manicure. Paint the 3D decals the same hue for a futuristic, almost alien-like look.

Fire Flames

This fiery manicure is so hot. (Sorry, we couldn't help ourselves.) The traditional glossy nude base and chrome flames at the tips create a visual contrast we can't stop obsessing over.

The Classic

For a one-and-done red chrome polish, we love Lights Lacquer's Nail Polish in 1952 ($11). The candy apple red has a velvety finish that gives off a chrome effect without the powder.

Glazed Donut French Tips

Zola Ganzigort—the nail artist who, with her client, Hailey Bieber, helped popularize chrome nails—tripled down on the trends with this manicure. The set features red French tips and bow accents topped off with a glazed-donut finish. We think it would make a darling Valentine's Day mani.

Golden Glazed

For an ultra-metallic finish, opt for a golden glaze iridescent manicure to really bring the fire. For this "glazed fire" manicure for Selena Gomez, nail artist Tom Bachik topped PLA's Gel Polish in Chai and Chai Again ($13) with a "golden glaze iridescent shimmer."

Chrome-Adjacent

Okay, we're cheating a little bit with this one. But if you can't—or just don't want—to go full-chrome, you can always opt for a shimmery polish topped with the glossiest of top coats to achieve a similar effect. Here, ail artist Anna used Death Valley Nail Polish in Hiss ($14).

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