It’s no secret: red is the popular color for fashionable girls. And what better way to incorporate this shade into your everyday wear than with a fine manicure, and, given the ongoing chrome manicure, we’re now calling it: a red chrome manicure is about to be the next big thing in nail art. One of fashion’s hottest colors and one of the most popular nail polishes?
Need proof? Scroll through 10 red chrome nail art ideas you’d like to show your nail technician as soon as possible.
Subtle Chrome
If you want to be fashion-forward, opt for almond-shaped nails to show off your chrome nails. Pro tip: If you prefer a more subtle chrome effect, apply chrome powder before coloring.
Ruby Red
For a true ruby hue, pair traditional red nail polish with red chrome powder instead of the usual silver. This will deepen the color while maintaining a shiny chrome finish.
Snake Chrome
And what could be better than setting the trend for a must-have manicure? With these red chrome serpentine nails, you’ll be able to achieve it.
XXL Chrome
Of course, XXL refers to extra-long. Don’t be afraid to add some length for a truly impactful manicure. A little spark always helps to spark drama.
Maximum Chrome
For this megawatt-sized set, nail technician Maki applied garnet chrome powder to a bright red polish. Check out how she did it on Byrdie Instagram.
3D Nail Art
For something truly stunning, consider adding 3D nail art to your red chrome manicure. Paint the 3D decal in the same hue to create an almost alien-like, futuristic look.
Fire Flames
This hot manicure is so hot. (Sorry, we can’t control ourselves.) The traditional sleek nude base and chrome flames at the tip create a visual contrast that we can’t stop being fascinated by.
Classic
For a red chrome polish done all at once, we like the 1952 Lights Lacquer’s nail polish ($11). Sugar apple red has a velvety sheen and gives off a chrome effect without the need for powder.
Glazed Donut French Tips
Nail artist Zola Ganzigort has worked with her client, Hailey Bieber, to drive the popularity of chrome manicures, and this one of her manicures has bucked the trend. The set is decorated with a red French tip and bow and comes with a glazed donut finish. We thought it would make a lovely Valentine’s Day Mani.
Gold Glaze
For an ultra-metallic look, opt for a gold-glazed iridescent manicure that truly brings fire. This “Glazed Flame” manicure for Selena Gomez features nail technician Tom Bachik applying a “Golden Glazed Iridescent Shimmer” on PLA’s Gel Polish in Chai and Chai Again ($13).
Chrome-Adjacent
Well, we did a little cheat on this issue. But if you can’t – or just don’t want – to go full chrome, you can always opt for a shiny polish topped with the most glossy finish to achieve a similar effect. Here, artist Anna uses Hiss’s Death Valley nail polish ($14).
