When it comes to the hottest manicure trends right now, chrome nails with a mirror-like finish are completely dominating. Some examples? Not only are black, red, and chocolate brown chromatic tips set to be on-trend for the cool fall and winter months ahead, but celebrities like Beyoncé, Kylie Jenner, Cardi B, Bella Hadid, and countless others have been most recently spotted with seriously shiny metallic nails.
Yet another nail art trend that rivals the look of chrome, especially amongst the “more is more” mani crowd? Bold 3D details — and beloved names like Christina Aguilera, Halle Bailey, and Doja Cat are currently leading the eye-catching manicure movement.
For those who just so happen to be all for both nail trends, 3D tips with a chrome finish are truly all things edgy and glamorous. And while silver and gold polish are most frequently pegged with the buzzy vibe, chromatic finishes can be laid atop every single color.
In need of a bit of inspiration ahead of your next salon visit? From surprisingly minimal manicures to out-there designs that will have all eyes on your tips — below, find 15 trendy 3D chrome nail designs.
15 Trendy 3D Chrome Nail Designs
1. Minimalist Bedazzled Nail Cuffs
For the mani minimalists who prefer to keep things a bit more low-key, some understated silver cuffs are an easy go-to atop a “your nails but better” neutral base.
2. Stainless Steel Studs
To tap both chrome and three-dimensional nail art trends, adorn your nails with rounded silver chrome studs of every size all over your nails.
3. Gilded French Tips
Endlessly glamorous and eye-catching, these gilded French nails are made all the more unique and architectural with its jewelry-like wavy texture.
4. Rose Gold Chromatic Ripples
Especially perfect for the jewelry lovers who much prefer rose gold hardware to silver or gold, these mirror-like rose gold nails are even more drama-filled with its 3D texture.
5. Silver Celestial Details
Elevate some classic French tips with some painted on celestial stars and tiny rhinestones that give that three-dimensional vibe (in a super understated way).
6. On-Trend Green Chrome Swirls
ICYWW, shades of green nail polish are one of winter’s biggest color trends — making this chromatic French set in a vibrant hue a major green flag.
7. Dripping In Gold
For those who want a manicure that screams “dripping in gold,” adorn matte neutral nails with three-dimensional golden drips for a truly luxe set.
8. Y2K Silver Crosses
It’s no secret that all things early 2000s are very much in at the moment — and these silver metallic Frenchies with Y2K-inspired crosses totally fit the vibe.
9. Hello, Alien Superstar
For those who (still) firmly in their Renaissance era, these “ALIEN SUPERSTAR”-inspired nails are surely Beyoncé approved.
10. Pretty Balletcore Ribbons
For a mani moment that is all things edgy, feminine, and chic, try adding in some soft girl 3D ribbons to your nails that give big balletcore energy.
11. Blazing Blue Flames
Whether you are a fan of short or long nails, some chromatic flames in an unexpected bright blue polish shade is sure to have some serious attention on your tips.
12. Ultra-Sharp Swirled Stilettos
Stiletto nails are a “dark feminine” nail shape that has celebs like Megan Fox and Kim Kardashian obsessed — and 3D details crafted with silver chrome hues make this design all the more daring.
13. Bedazzled Initials
Take cues from Jennifer Lopez and Kourtney Kardashian Barker and consider adorning your nails with some three-dimensional initials with some metallic stones.
14. “More Is More” Chromatic Gems
Into the ever-rising “more is more” manicure movement? Turn your mani up a notch with XXL gems, sparkling crystals, and chromatic polish in cool-toned silver hues.
15. “Dirty Martini” Double French
Inspired by juicy olives so associated with the popular dirty martini cocktail, these rounded nails with raised details are a sophisticated take on the nail art trend. “Dirty martini makeup,” meet “dirty martini nails.”
