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Chrome nails have quickly become one of the most popular manicure styles.
They’re stylish, high-shine, and undeniably boldeven when crafted in nude tones.
But what about richer, darker hues?
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With fall in full swing, you may have noticed the introduction of moodiermetallic nails.
If not, we’re here to acquaint you with the topic.
Ahead, explore the dark chrome nails we can’t wait to recreate on our own hands.
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While you’re at it, add some 3Dbuilder gelswirls and French tips to the mix.
Abstract Swipes
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No patience for 3D effects?
Here, gold,burgundy, and slate blue spin up the show.
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For a dark take on the look, opt for a blackish-gray and bubblegum-pink aura base.
Cat-Eye Oil Slick
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Cat-eye manicuresoften spill over into chrome territory.
Thisoil-slick polishmakes us want to dip our hands into the magnetic category.
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Case in point: this cobalt blue hue.
3D Copper Swirls
For an especiallyautumnaldark chrome manicure, consider a copper palette.
Here, the cozy color was used to create a 3D wave effect at the tips.
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Beetle Stripes
These dark chrome-striped nails look wicked good, don’t you think?
you’re free to DIY them with a nail art brush, gel polish, and chrome powder.
Mermaidy Blue and Green Dewdrop Nails
Not ready to kiss summer colors goodbye?
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Just opt for shades on the darker end of the spectrum.
We’re especially fond of this mermaidy blue and greendewdrop mani.
you could create the wet effect with clear builder gel.
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Chocolate Brown Chrome
An easy at-home DIY?
Chocolate brown chrome nails.
Start with a cool, mediumbrown baseand layer it with iridescent chrome powder.
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Finish with a gel top coat.
It’s a little bit eerieand perfect for spooky season.
Glazed Black Nails
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Another easy DIY?
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Just know that since these swirls are a bit more intricate, they may be hard to DIY.
We like that they have a more foil-y textured effect, too.
Reptilian Bubble Nails
Speaking of texture, check out these matte metallic reptilian bubble nails.
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The dark chrome shade shift from nail to nail makes it especially mesmerizing.
Pink and Green 3D Chrome Skittle Nails
Looking to go bold?
We’re currently ogling this metallic teal number.
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