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Tutorial: Chrome nails are simply out of this world. This trend will take your breath away!

4/10/2024

2-minute read

Fall in love with the shimmering glitter of chrome nails. Looking for a way to spice up your look and make it more special? Nails with a chrome effect are the right choice for you! Inspired by futuristic and metallic elements, this trend has become a hit on social media and is guaranteed to be an attention grabber.

The chrome effect can be achieved in a number of ways. Whether you create it with special polishes, foils, powders or pigments, it will always be more noticeable if you put a darker nail polish underneath. In our tutorial on chrome nails, you will learn how to create this effect with powdered nail polish.

How to get chrome nails

First, have a perfect manicure and then apply base coat nail polish.
Pick a darker nail polish colour and apply it to your nails. We were intrigued by OPI Infinite Shine Malibu nail polish.
The nail polish should dry for two minutes, but you need to work out the exact time according to the nail polish used. It should be neither completely dry nor wet.
Use a fluffy brush to apply NEONAIL Chrome Effect pigment to the nail polish while it is still stickyand massage it in.
Finish by setting it with a top coat nail polish.

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