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We’ll always have an affinity for long nails, butshort nailshave officially stolen the spotlight.
Trendy designs and finishes look just as eye-catching on a shorter canvasespeciallychrome.
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To prove it, we rounded up over 20 short chrome nail looks that are simple and sophisticated.
See all of the metallic manicure ideas below.
To achieve this look, she started by creating the micro French tips using black nail polish.
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She then applied a different-colored chrome powder to each tip.
To complete the look, she sealed everything in with the CNDShellac No-Wipe Top Coat.
To create a similargradient manicure, select five metallic rainbow shades and paint them on accordingly.
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you’ve got the option to’t go wrong with this short, square chrome manicure.
The fun silver designs add a playful touch to the sophisticated manicure.
Gold Chrome French Tips
Agold manicurealways feels very luxe.
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To copy this elegant French style, grab a bottle of the CNDVinylux Nail Polishin Brass Button.
The sheen on each nail is subtle, but still eye-catching.
you’re free to get this look using the Nails-LuxeIridescent Chrome Palette.
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Iridescent Blue Chrome Nails
There’s something majestic about this mani.
The rich blue tones and gold detailing give this look an artistic edge.
Mixed Metals Chrome Nails
ICYMI: Mixing metals is totally okayit can actually be quite stylish.
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Take this silver and gold chrome French manicure, for example.
The gold baby French tips and sparkly silver base are the perfect pair.
Iridescent Peach Chrome Nails
For an everyday short chrome nail look, opt for a peachy-nude color.
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you could achieve the neutral sheen finish with the IcegelSunset Glow Powder Set.
This short mani pairs cobalt blue with a vibrant magenta.
The sparkly sheen finish makes this an unforgettable, colorful nail look.
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Subtle White Chrome Nails
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A sparkly,white manicureis simple and chic.
It’s a super easy look to achieve at home.
Dewdrop Chrome Nails
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Enhance your pearlescent manicure with 3D accents.
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With this look, thedewdrop designsmake the look stand out even more.
Marble Chrome Nails
This mani combines two ultra-cool nail trendsmarbleand chrome.
The swirly silver nail look is mesmerizing and magical.
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The beauty of this high-shine, shimmery nail look is that it works for every occasion.
This softpeach manicureis absolutely stunning.
Maximalist Chrome Nails
Lean into a maximalist vibe with this short chrome manicure.
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Thismismatched lookfeatures edgy nail art on each nailfrom gorgeous pearls to silver chrome stars.
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