9 Summer Chrome Nail Ideas to Help You Shine Into the Sunny Season

From warm, pumpkin-spice-inspired Moscow mule chrome nails to winter blues and spring pinks, chrome nails have proven to be the most versatile nail trend throughout the past calendar year. With summer quickly approaching, we’re all scrambling to update our Pinterest boards with the next best seasonal styles. We’re already on the hunt for the hottest summer chrome nails. Ahead, the experts at Nailing Hollywood and Vanity Projects share their picks for the best summer chrome nails you’ll want to bookmark now.

Summer Chrome Nails You Won’t Want to Miss

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Babygirl Chrome

Don’t ask me why, but this style by Nailing Hollywood’s @rachelsuenails screams Nicole Kidman Babygirl to me, combining a pale pinkish-purple base with an iridescent chrome finish.

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Her Majesty Chrome

If you have a summer wedding coming up or you’re just looking to channel your inner warrior princess, this set by Nailing Hollywood’s @lauradidmynails combines white gel with a gold chrome finish for a truly regal style.

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Pisces Princess Chrome

Whether you’re a Pisces princess yourself or just have an affinity for the aquatic, these underwater chrome nails by Vanity Projects’ @misako_nails are a must-try.

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Mermaid Chrome

Another sea-inspired set, this mermaid chrome nail style by Nailing Hollywood’s @lauradidmynails combines blue jelly and cat-eye shades with gold chrome accents for a perfect summer chrome manicure.

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Silver Flame Chrome

For edgier summer chrome nails, try something like this set by Nailing Hollywood’s @madnails, which showcases a simple nude base and silver flame-like chrome designs.

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Gold Ribbons Chrome

3D, textured nails go hand-in-hand with chrome styles, as depicted in this style by Nailing Hollywood’s @madnails, which combines a shimmery, rose-gold base with textured gold chrome ribbons.

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Foggy Chrome

If you don’t love the sunny, summer aesthetic, you can still have fun with your summer chrome nails with something like this from Vanity Projects’ @a.m.aaaa_, which utilizes a white aura effect and a chrome finish for an effortlessly “foggy” style.

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Purple Chrome

Another aura-inspired summer chrome style, these purple nails from Vanity Projects’, @makoartz uses an airbrush technique to layer different shades of purple for an aura effect, topped with a sheen of chrome for an out-of-this-world summer chrome set.