Chrome nails are everywhere and Zendaya, Dua Lipa and Bella Hadid are fans
Chrome nails are everywhere. They first came to our attention when Natalie Minerva, the nail artist behind teen hit show Euphoria, put them on the map. Maddy's XXL pink and copper chrome mani in episode three saw the look take off on TikTok. In fact, beauty brand Revolution reportedly noticed a 1150% spike in searches for “Chrome Nails” alongside a 100% increase in searches for “metallic violet nail polish” from fans looking to replicate the trend.
Since then, we keep spotting chrome nails everywhere. Last month, Zendaya wore metallic silver nails created by celebrity nail artist, Lisa Kon on the Oscar's red carpet, matching her mani to her sequinned silver skirt and mega-luxe Bulgari serpenti bangles.
Instagram content
This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.
Then, after several previous flirtations with the trend, Dua Lipa matched an opulent gold mani to the gold jewellery and hardware on her vintage Versace ensemble at the Grammys.
Instagram content
This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.
Her nail artist, KimKim, even let slip the exact products she used to create the mani, starting with a black base coat, using OPI's pro colour, Black Onyx, layered-up with the brand's Chrome Effects Mirror Shine in ‘Gold Digger'.
Instagram content
This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.
KimKim previously created a sculptural 3D bronzy-gold mani for the singer.
Instagram content
This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.
And London-based nail artist, Michelle Humphrey has created several chrome designs for the singer as well, such as this multi-coloured chrome tip mani.
Instagram content
This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.
And this green chrome Frenchie.
Instagram content
This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.
Another fan of the green chrome mani, is Bella Hadid who wore an extra long molten green dagger mani for a shoot with Vogue.
Instagram content
This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.
Michelle, gave us a heads-up last August that chrome mani's were the one to watch in our nail trends round-up, and as always, she had her finger on the pulse. "Chrome accents are a huge hit at the moment, especially against a neutral or contrasting base" celebrity nail manicurist, Michelle Humphrey, told us. "Think French, squiggles, stars, hearts, flames and ombre," she added.
Instagram content
This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.
The good news, is it's not necessarily that difficult to create a chrome finish. Chrome nails are created by rubbing a powder made of fine metals, glass and pigment over your nail polish, using a soft and spongey eyeshadow brush, until a holographic effect occurs. The powders can come in different colours, or a more neutral silver, in which the colour of the final product will come from the nail varnish painted underneath. The super-shiny effect looks show-stopping when applied as a full manicure, or it can be used on just one or two nails as a feature.
Instagram content
This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.
Euphoria's Natalie Minerva told Vogue she uses a Chrome nail pen. “Lay one coat of black gel and cure, then a non-wipe top coat and cure that as well. Using the gold chrome stick, rub the stick directly on the nail all over. It will create an instant metallic finish. Dust off any residual dust, add [another] layer of non-wipe top coat, and voilà! Instant glam!”
Instagram content
This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.
Instagram content
This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.
For more from GLAMOUR's Beauty Editor, Elle Turner, follow her on Instagram @elleturneruk
Here are some of our favourite looks we've spotted on Instagram:
@benimelim / InstagramBronze comes first in our eyes.
@midnightskyz / InstagramGive shorter nails some sass with a super-shiny rose gold coat.
@blushpromu / InstagramA white varnish turns into a pearlescent finish worthy of a wedding mani.
