“Let it go! Let it go!” Sorry, we got a little carried away there in our own little icy blue world, because blue chrome nails are everywhere for winter. And we can’t lie, there’s no getting enough of this “Frozen”-esque manicure. This big trend for winter was predicted by nail expert Rachel Joseph, who told Bustle that blue nails are ideal and super popular for the colder months. “I’m sure blue pastel with chrome will be around all winter as well to give a frosty, snowy look,” Joseph shared. And so far, she was right.
But there’s not just one way to do blue chrome nails. No matter if you’re a fan of light shades or dark shades when it comes to your winter manicure, there’s a metallic blue look out there for you. That’s because it’s not just pastel blues we’ve been seeing for this icy look. That’s why we’re showing you some of our very favorite versions of this stunning winter manicure to give you a little inspo.
Go 3D for a unique twist on the classic
A fan of over the top, 3D nails? Then this could be the twist on blue chrome for you. This look makes use of a textured manicure by adding builder gel over the top of the chrome base to create a twist effect over the nails. But that’s not all. The middle nails also make use of super fun silver star embellishments for an extra wintery addition which is super glam and bold.
Or try a holographic chrome to put a twist on the icy manicure look
Your chrome manicure doesn’t only have to involve shades of blue. This gorgeous version of the nail trend looks blue, but then shines pink when it catches the light for a stunning and feminine twist on the blue chrome look. If you’re not a pink fan though, that’s fine! Depending on what you or your nail tech have on hand, you could top your blue polish with any color holographic powder for an extra glam effect.
And blue chrome can be combined with the aura look too
Aura nails have made quite a splash in 2023, so why not combine that trend with chrome nails for a gorgeous amalgamation of nail trends? This look shows how stunning chrome and aura can look, while also making the best of both worlds for when you can’t decide if you want light blue or dark blue nails.
But why not add a little nail art?
Though blue chrome is pretty bold by itself, that certainly doesn’t mean you can’t add a little something extra to the look. This manicure shows how even something super simple like white snowflakes can bring a little extra pizazz to the shimmery trend. Not only is this design super effective and perfect for winter, but it can also be achieved easily at home with a white polish and a small nail art tool.
Something a little more minimalist can also work with blue chrome
Who said you have to do the chrome look all over your nail? Certainly not us! As this manicure proves, if you like to change up your manicure on each nail or are a fan of nail art designs over having each nail match, then why not give this twist on the blue chrome trend a go? This design combines a blue chrome French manicure with stripes and wavy lines on the ring finger and pinky for a truly unique and frosty winter look.
Why not try being bejeweled?
In the (almost) words of Taylor Swift, best believe you’re still bejeweled. And this manicure is a great way to prove that. This twist on blue chrome makes use of a bright blue on the tips of the nails, which is underlined by glamorous glitter for some festive sparkle. At the nail beds, the manicurist added clear and blue rhinestones for an uber-glam take on this winter moment.
But there’s nothing wrong with keeping your blue chrome manicure simple
There’s no doubting that blue chrome nails are totally stunning with or without the extras, so there’s no reason why you can’t keep things simple when creating this look. A classic icy blue chrome manicure like this one is simplistic but oh so gorgeous, making it super simple to recreate at home using a chrome polish or powder.
