Chrome nail ideas
Chrome nails have a mirror-like or pearly shine made with a fine metallic powder rubbed over gel. The look ranges from bold silver mirror to soft pearl and colored chrome.
Chrome is one of the most requested finishes right now. Browse chrome designs from the Nailterest community below and try any of them on your own hand.
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Questions about chrome nails
How long do chrome nails last?
Chrome is applied over gel and sealed with a top coat, so it usually lasts as long as a gel manicure, about two to three weeks.
Can chrome be done on regular polish?
Chrome powder needs a cured gel surface to stick evenly, so it is done with gel. Some chrome-effect polishes exist, but they are less reflective.
What is the difference between chrome and metallic nails?
Chrome is a very smooth, mirror-like finish made with powder. Metallic polish contains shimmer particles and looks softer and less reflective.