If you look back in time, every decade has been dominated by one core manicure. In the early 2000s, the classic white-tipped french manicure reigned supreme; in the 2010s, it was everything holographic and mirrored. Now, in the 2020s, we’re seeing a fusion of those two trends with the chrome french manicure.
In general, chrome nails have been trending for the last few years, and there’s no sign of love for the look slowing down. The reflective nail-polish color has graced the fingertips of stars like Zendaya, Dua Lipa, Halle Bailey, and of course, Hailey Bieber. Chrome french nails simply combine two viral nail looks into one manicure for a super-on-trend, Instagram-worthy look.
“Chrome is having a moment in fashion right now, with glam goth and futuristic, sci-fi-influenced fashion all featuring a ton of reflective silver,” Brittney Boyce, celebrity nail artist and founder of Nails of LA, tells PS. “That, of course, translates to nails. Chrome french tip nails, in particular, add this edginess to a very feminine, soft, and classic nail look.”
This nail look can be done with a variety of colors — you’re not just limited to the standard silver and gold — and combined with other nail-art trends, too. This summer, get ready to see chrome french manicures everywhere as more people hop on board the nail trend. For inspiration to take with you to the nail salon, keep scrolling.
