We're Calling It: Chrome Nails Are *the* Official Mani of 2023
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Move over glazed donut nails, because chrome nails are *the* trendiest manicure for 2023. The mirror-like finish of a chrome manicure looks stunning IRL and on IG—and the effect is incredibly versatile too. Chrome nails can be done in various colors, from bright green to pale pink—and can be incorporated into classic nail looks, like the French manicure, or combined with popular nail designs as an accent nail. Basically, whatever vibe you're doing for, there's a chrome nail look out there to match.
Keep scrolling to see the 26 coolest takes on the chrome nail trend for 2023, along with the best products to recreate these epic manis at home.
These Glossy Pink Chrome Nails
This stunning nail look combines three popular trends in one: chrome nails, glazed donut nails, and lip gloss nails. It’s perfect for the spring and summer season and will pair perfectly with all your sundresses.
✨Recreate it with: Essie Nail Lacquer in Hi Maintenance
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These 3D Chrome Nails
This chrome mani is giving outer space-meets-volcanic eruption vibes and I’m here for it. The raised chrome swirls and detailing looks especially cool over the clear base.
✨Recreate it with: Chanel Le Vernis Longwear Nail Colour in Canotier
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This Chrome Purple Mani
Nothing against lilac or lavender, but it's time to put your pastel mani inspo aside and try this deep purple chrome color for your next mani instead
✨Recreate it with: Glossy Purple Metallic Mirror Effect Acrylic Fake Nails Almond Shaped
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These Wavy Chrome Nails
I'm obsessed with texture that the raised waves and swirls give this chrome mani. This one may be hard to DIY, so opt for press-ons or take this video as inspo to your next nail appt and let your tech do their thing.
✨Recreate it with: Glamnetic Press-On Kit
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Chrome French Manicure
Can’t seem to give up on the classic French? Swap the traditional white line for a silver quarter-moon streak and your manicure will feel refreshingly new.
✨Recreate it with: Emilie Heathe Nail Artist Nail Polish in Mr M
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Hailey Bieber’s Chrome Glaze Nails
I'm loving the subtle chrome glaze that Hailey Bieber's manicurist layered on top of her red-tipped French mani. It gives the classic look an icy edge that's perfect for the holiday season or a Valentine's Day manicure.
✨Recreate it with: OPI Nail Polish in Big Apple Red and OPI Chrome Effects No Cleanse Top CoatGelColor Big Apple Red Nail Lacquer
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Rainbow-Tipped Chrome Nails
Another modern take on the French mani, this version uses different colored chrome polishes on each nail tip for a truly eye-catching effect.
✨Recreate it with: Beetles Mirror Nail Powder
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This Pink and Red Chrome Mani Idea
For a super-summer take on the French mani, paint your nails with a bubblegum pink polish in a chrome finish first, and then do a red tip on top. Bonus points for copying the pretty almond shape.
✨Recreate it with: Le Mini Macaron 1-Step Gel Manicure Kit in Cherry Red
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Chrome Mani Idea: Silver Hearts
Opting for chrome accents rather than coating the entire base of your nail in holographic polish is a minimalistic take on the metallic trend. Here, two silver hearts lend main character energy that is just as bright as its counterpart—ultra-shiny almond-shaped tips.
✨Recreate it with: ZOYA Nail Polish in Trixie
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These Futuristic Looking Chrome Nails
This look brings out the sci-fi in chrome manicures with a juxtaposition between silver and gold finishes harnessed by just one accent nail.
✨Recreate it with: GAOY Chrome Platinum Glitter Gel Nail Polish Set of 6 Colors
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Electric Green Chrome Nails
Nail artist Betina Goldstein has got an eye for curating unique designs you’d never think were possible with her fingertips set as her canvas. And on the color front, Goldstein scouts out the hottest hues. Would you ever think this chrome green manicure starts off with a black base coat? Goldstein credits CND’s Shellac Gel Polish in CND Shellac Polish in Black Pool, CND Shellac No Wipe Top Coat, and green chrome powder for a reflective finish.
✨Recreate it with: Emerald Green Chrome Nail Powder
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Chrome Nails with Floral Accents
Even with the blue, pink, and green petals drawn on each nail, this semi-French chrome manicure offers a burst of simplicity. Be sure invest in floral nail stickers or a set of striping brushes to nail the flowery design.
✨Recreate it with: Beauty Max Nail Art Brushes
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Slime Green Chrome Nails with Airbrushed Details
Aura nails are getting just as much attention as chrome nails on IG and TikTok these days. Double up on both trends using metallic green polish, milky white polish, and a makeup sponge to create the airbrushed looking effect.
✨Recreate it with: OPI Infinite Shine 2 in Decked to the Pines
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Vanilla Chrome Nails
These vanilla chrome nails are going to be *the* bridal nail look for summer 2023. The off-white shade is neutral enough to be worn with any type of gown, but the chrome finish makes the whole thing feel glamorous enough for the big day.
✨Recreate it with: Pretty Diva Pearl Chrome Powder
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Dua Lipa's Gold Chrome Nails
Silver-tinted chrome nails tend to get all the praise, but Dua Lipa's mani is proof that a set of gold chrome tips are just as cool—maybe even cooler.
✨Recreate it with: Ingzy Metallic Nail Polish in 01
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This Black Mani With a Chrome Accent Nail
The easiest way to spice up a black manicure? A single chrome accent nail with a crackled, foil effect. It's equal parts edgy and glam.
✨Recreate it with: Metallic Color Holographic Nail Foil
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Pearly Pink Chrome Nails
Another wedding season stunner, these pearly pink chrome nails will looking so pretty whether you're a bride, bridesmaid, or your S.O.'s plus one.
✨Recreate it with: Sundays Pearl Collection Nail Polish in L.08
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Purple, Green, and Blue Chrome Nails
As a film lover, I’ve got to reference this mystic mani to the age of the Transformers. Megan Fox, former alum of the auto-bot franchise, pls recreate this look for your next red carpet appearance, okay?
✨Recreate it with: ILNP Cosmetics Chrome Color Shifting Nail Polish in Hush
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These Stick-On Gel Nails
Groovy glazed swirls on pink chrome nails is pure Barbiecore heaven. And the best part? They require zero polish to recreate, thanks to ManiMe's UV-free stick-on gel set inspired by no other than the film’s lead, Margot Robbie.
✨Recreate it with: ManiMe Barbecore Era
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Trippy Chrome Tips
Mesmerized is an understatement when it comes to this trippy French manicure. Whether it’s the flash of the camera, or the sun beaming on these holographic tips, I just can't stop staring at this set.
✨Recreate it with: Color Club Holographic Multicolored Polish
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These Color-Shifting Chrome Nails
Mooncat's Heavy is the Crown collection has every nail lacquer you’ll need to DIY this color-shifting chrome mani at home. Deck out each nail in a vortex of indigo’s, shimmering violets, and edgy pinks.
✨Recreate it with: Mooncat Holographic Lacquer in Not Today Satan, Venus Flytrap, and Antifragile
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This Half Moon Chrome Mani
A thin green brush stroke on top of a silver metallic mani gives the illusion of a negative space design...but without all the striping tape and extra clean up.
✨Recreate it with: Zoya Nail Polish in Tilda
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Champagne Chrome Nails
Vanessa Hudgen's sparkling rosé-inspired set is a work of art worth cheersing to. BRB while we grab the Veuve.
✨Recreate it with: Sally Hansen Color Foil Polish Rose Beam
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These Matte and Chrome Nails
Nail artist Mei Kawajiri ups the ante on what you can achieve when mixing two different textures into one manicure. The mocha-colored matte nail polish and silver chrome accents complement each other perfectly.
✨Recreate it with: Jin Soon Matte Makeup Top Coat
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