19 Chrome Nail Ideas for April, From Baby Blue to Bright Pink

Month after month, chrome has proven to be a top-tier manicure choice—for good reason. The high-shine finish elevates any typical polish or nail design without being overpowering. While last month may have included chrome chocolate browns and earthy greens as we said our final goodbye to winter, April is all about the ethereal shades that pop up at the start of spring. Think of the easter pastels and blooming flower petal hues. Below, find 19 chrome nail ideas for April, from lemon yellow to solid gold.

3D Pink and Purple Chrome Mani

When you can’t pick just one nail trend, choose them all. This modern chrome manicure has 3D accents, from dew drops to swirls, that elevate the iridescent spring shade. To recreate a similar look, layer clear builder gel with any chrome powder color for a shimmering mani masterpiece.

Pastel Pink and Yellow Floral Nails

A chrome lemon yellow and pastel pink are the perfect pairing for April. The refreshing color combo is a subtle nod to Easter without being too on the nose. Plus, we love the use of several designs to complete this mismatched mani.

Cinderella Blue Chrome French

This soft powder blue French manicure brings images of Cinderella to mind. But what really makes this design reminiscent of a glass slipper is the top coat of white chrome powder.

Solid Baby Blue Chrome Mani

If you love the icy blue hue but don’t have time for nail art, make it easy on yourself with a cuticle to tip application. Start with your baby blue base. Once cured, dust it with holographic blue-white chrome powder and finish with clear top coat.

Lilac Aura Nails

We love aura manicures, partly because they look magical and partly because they’re oh-so-easy to DIY. For this nail look, start with a pearly pale pink polish. Then, use a small makeup sponge to dab purple polish in the center of each nail. From there, you can dust your nails with lavender chrome powder for the perfect high-shine finish.

White Chrome Pearl Nails

Pearls are trending for spring and summer, making it the perfect way to elevate a white chrome manicure. From the shiny cream hue to the 3D pearl accents, it’s the ideal balance of neutral and artsy. Plus, it also works well for bridal showers and bachelorette weekends.

Gold Chrome Sweeps

If a fully chrome manicure reads slightly too bold for your aesthetic, only use the polish on half of your nails. Take this gold chrome design, for example. The base of the nails are kept bare, while a diagonal gold accent brings in just enough shine to draw attention.

Glazed Lemon Nails

We love the butter-yellow nail trend currently taking over our feeds but if you’re looking for something a touch zestier, opt for a lemon variation of the hue. With a glazed finish, it elicits images of the most delectable lemon meringue pie.

3D Gold Chrome Bee Mani

If you like the true metal aesthetic, here’s one chrome nail idea for April that feels modern, bold, and perfectly seasonal. The honey bees are out and about, and the solid gold hue will please any metallic lover.

Silver Chrome Studs

Looking for just a touch of chrome? This silver chrome studded mani is for you. Start with a neutral manicure, such as the light pink base seen above. Then, carefully secure silver accents across your fingers. Here, each nail was adorned with shell shapes, but any stud will do!

Abstract Mix-n-Match

Cobalt blue might not seem like your typical spring nail color but this year, manicurists are reporting that the vivid hue is a must-try. You can wear it under a layer of white chrome powder, or alongside a few lighter blue accent nails with the effect.

Mismatched Peach and Silver

The most obvious color choices for April might be solely in the pastel family, but that doesn’t mean you can’t use them in a grungy design. This cyber mismatched manicure meshes chrome silver with hints of sunset orange and baby pink for a more sophisticated finish.

Holographic Lilac Chrome Mani

Looking for a light chrome nail idea for April? Consider lilac. You can create this look in two different ways. Option one: Use a white polish topped off with holographic lilac chrome powder. Option two: Opt for a super pale lilac polish layered with a pinkish-blue chrome topper. Either way, you’ll achieve the same soft finish.

Blue Floral French

April is when spring truly starts to bloom, so it feels fitting that our manicures reflect the mood. The easiest flower to DIY? The daisy. Reach for a dotting tool, or even a bobby pin, to perfect the petal design.

Magenta Metallic Chrome Nails

Take your negative space manicure to the next level with these magenta chrome blobs. We love how the bold color is paired over a minimalist milky white base for an eye-catching contrast.

Magenta Chrome French

Another way to incorporate magenta chrome? With French tips. Top off the classic design with a matching bow accent and you have yourself the perfect flirty mani.

Silver Wavy Chrome

The beauty of chrome’s high-shine finish is that it accentuates texture—as seen in this 3D wavy set. Prep the base of your nails with builder gel in a crisscross pattern. Then, top each nail with a silver chrome polish.

Two-Tone Green Chrome Croc Nails

We are obsessed with this two-tone green chrome croc manicure. It’s giving fresh grass, sunny spring days, and one of the hottest nail art trends of the moment, all in one.

Blue and Green Glass Velvet Nails

The infamous April showers can serve as a bold mani inspo. We love this blue and green velvet glass dewdrop manicure. It’s technically a shade-shifting polish, depending on how the light hits each nail, but the high shimmer sits well with the chrome category overall.

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