12 Ways To Wear Zendaya-Approved Chrome Nails

No list of chrome manis would be complete without Dua Lipa’s golden tips from the Grammys. This look, created by celebrity nail artist Kim Truong, was done by using a mix of OPI’s Black Onyx and Chrome Effects Mirror Shine in shade ‘Gold Digger.’

At the Oscars after party, Zendaya’s fingertips stood out: The dark silver chrome nails popped against the star’s black suit, and works as a classic way to rock the mani trend.

This delightful take on chrome is ideal for anyone looking to dip their toe (or fingernails?) into the chrome-mani water. A light pink is discrete enough to maintain a minimal aesthetic, yet striking enough to certainly make a statement.

Another option is to construct a golden chrome pattern over a light polish or even to your natural nails. To achieve this look, Stevens suggests painting the lines with a clear coat (that usually comes with the chrome product), then sprinkling the chrome powder atop the pattern. Cure it in a UV light and dust off the excess powder, and you’re good to go(ld).

The application for this sleek silver look is the same as for the gold, but they’re both too good to choose just one.

Quite like chrome, French manicures are everywhere this year. So why not combine the two nail trends? Elevate your standard French mani with dazzling chrome tips in the shade of your choosing.

Love gold nails, but don’t want to dive headfirst into a full gold look (à la Dua Lipa)? Gold ombré nails are a perfect in-between. To achieve this style, Stevens advises starting with a sheer shade that matches your skin tone, then blending it with gold as you reach the end of the nail.

You don’t have to choose just one color: Recreate this rainbow manicure by painting each nail a different candy-colored shade and adding a chrome finish to each.

Recreate this Y2K-inspired style with any two colors: Simply paint the base a shade of your choosing, draw the design with the chrome’s clear base, and sprinkle on the chrome to make it really shine.

For a more minimalist mani, either paint your nails a sheer baby pink and paint small chrome heart designs or adorn them with chrome accessories. Either way, these hearts are adorable.

Elevate your chrome patterns by painting each nail with a different shade of chrome polish. The process of adding the chrome is exactly the same for each, yet the finished look appears much fancier than that.

This floral manicure is perfect for springtime. Simply paint flower petals atop your base and then apply the chrome to create the floral look, and jazz it up accordingly with accessories and/or gems.