It might seem like neutral shades are taking over every finger and toe in Hollywood, but mark my words: 2026 is seeing a major chrome manicure renaissance. "Chrome nails are such a timeless look and never go out of style," Zola Ganzorigt, a celebrity nail artist and OPI Global Ambassador who is responsible for launching glazed nails into superstardom, tells Marie Claire. "It’s a great way to elevate your nail look, and gives the nail dimension. It can be applied to any nail color and completely transforms the way the shade appears."
Erica De Los Santos, a celebrity nail artist and founder of Nail'd It Beauty Lounge, thinks chrome nails have held onto their popularity because they're a chameleon in the nail world. "The mirrored finish is striking yet incredibly adaptable—you can layer it over any base color to create endless variations, from soft and subtle pearl effects to bold, high-shine metallics," she says. "Like velvet nails, they’re timeless in the sense that they don’t feel tied to a single season or trend cycle." Plus, they work year-round, transition seamlessly from casual to glam, and photograph beautifully, which helps keep them circulating on social media.
