15 White Chrome Nail Ideas That’ll Take You From the Beach to the Office
If you know us, you know we love a chrome manicure. Silver or pink, long or short, we’re fans of them all. But we have to say—something about white chrome manicures is especially enchanting. They combine the clean, understated elegance of classic white manis with the fun, almost futuristic feel of a chrome finish. The result? Manicures that are as sophisticated as they are on-trend, and as well-suited for your workwear as they are your bikini, your brunch attire, or even your wedding look. Are you sold yet? If so, keep scrolling for 15 of our favorite white chrome manicures.
The Classic
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Nail artist Brittney Ellen was inspired by—who else?—Hailey Bieber when she created this manicure, which consists of white polish topped with a silvery-white highlighter powder. And the still image doesn’t do this one justice; in the video, you can see this manicure in all its gleaming glory.
The Classic, French Edition
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This might be the crispest, cleanest chrome French manicure out there. While nail artist Sarah freehanded these tips with a fine-lining nail brush, you can always use tape or stencils if your skills aren’t quite at that level (yet).
Two of Hearts
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Add a sweet touch to a classic chrome French manicure by drawing two interlinking hearts at the base of one or two nails. It makes for a subtle, romantic accent to a wedding set.
Twin Flames
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Conversely, if you’re looking for a chrome French wedding manicure that’s more spice than sugar, consider adding white, heart-shaped flame nail art over chic gray tips.
Split the Difference
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Who says you have to choose between platinum, snowy white and champagne-tinged ivory? Wear one on each hand for an understated version of a mismatched manicure.
Ivory Power
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If snow white isn’t your thing, you can always opt for ivory. This chrome French set puts the shade to good use.
You’re So Negative (Space)
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Nail artist Zola Ganzorigt—who created the aforementioned internet-breaking Hailey Bieber mani—crafted this nude chrome set for Sarah Hyland, which features negative-space French tips outlined in white.
Hip to Be Square
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This manicure combines two of the biggest nail art trends of the moment: Chrome and aughts-esque square tips. The subtle purple shift adds to the Y2K futuristic feel.
Antiques Chrome-show
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There’s something vintage and elegant about pearly chrome French tips. Floral nail art only adds to those vibes.
Wrapped in a Bow
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Turbo-charge the coquette trend with 3D builder gel bows painted in silver chrome. The metallic polish adds a tough touch to the sweet and girly aesthetic.
Tell Me About It, Stud
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Silver-white chrome nails are showstoppers on their own, so don’t feel obligated to top them with intricate nail art. Sometimes, all you need are a few strategically placed rhinestones and pearls, as this manicure demonstrates.
Kissed by a Rose
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Conversely, going all-in with nail art in a platinum- or silver-white manicure can look amazing. We love the romantic pink roses nail artist Aistė Haas painted here.
Frost Yourself
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Almond nails might be most closely associated with lengthy manicures, but the shape looks just as beautiful on medium and short tips. This frosty set makes a compelling case for the former.
Vanilla Glazed Donut
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There are so many shades of white to choose from–snow, paper, and eggshell, to name a few. We’d call this long, almond-shaped set “glazed vanilla donut.” (And it makes us want to stop by Krispy Kreme real bad.)
Clean Sweep
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Looking for a truly minimal mani? Copy this set nail artist Iram Shelton created for Rosie Huntington-Whitely. It’s a short, milky white manicure topped with a dusting of chrome powder.
https://www.byrdie.com/white-chrome-nail-ideas-8676020
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