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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Lucy Abbersteen

Bored of Summer Pastels? Molten Chrome Nails Are the Bold Refresh You Need

A Guest seen wearing a grey blazer jacket with blue details, black tie with silver statements and charms, silver rings, accessoires, white blouse outside Chet Lo Show during London Fashion Week February 2025 on February 23, 2025 in London, England.

Partly because I'm in beauty journalism, and partly because I just love it, I keep on top of current and emerging nail trends. While one of this season’s most popular looks is shell nails, AKA seashell-inspired nail art, another trend that’s growing in popularity is molten chrome nails. And yes, they are as cool as they sound.

Now, if your preferred aesthetic is a milky nail or beige-based nude, à la lip gloss nails or soap nails, this trend may not be for you. This trend is about bold chrome silver and edgier nail art. In a way, it's a kind of anti-summer nail trend. Put aside any ideas of chrome powder nails of the glazed doughnut era and think molten drips, ovals, or anything that showcases melted chrome.

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