Whether you’re putting chrome over a milky nude, a saturated color, or a clean French, it’ll take your nails to the next level. Ahead of your next manicure, peruse some of our favorite winter chrome nail designs.

Chrome gives your nails an icy and iridescent finish—making them the perfect choice for a striking winter manicure. They shimmer and gleam like fresh snow, adding a touch of glam to any manicure. Whether you prefer a minimalist mani—say, a nude nail with a clear chrome top—or a more maximalist take, like a glimmering iridescent red, there’s a chrome nail look for everyone.

“Chromes come in many finishes—from white chromes that add a metallic sheen to multi chromes, which make for more of a [more dimensional] finish,” nail artist Galdina Jimenez, previously shared with InStyle. Depending on the shade, chrome may catch the light for a glitter-like effect or simply offer a glassy, almost wet look.

• Galdina Jimenez is a nail artist and OPI North America education manager.
• Mazz Hanna is a manicurist and the CEO of talent agency Nailing Hollywood.

Whether you’re putting chrome over a milky nude, a saturated color, or a clean French, it’ll take your nails to the next level. Ahead of your next manicure, peruse some of our favorite winter chrome nail designs, below.

Pewter

A cool-toned brown topped with silver chrome yields a stunning pewter finish.

Chrome French

Elevate your French manicure with a bit of silver chrome for the perfect winter nail look. It's especially perfect if you're in your bridal era.

Black Glaze

A dark base allows for a particularly striking chrome effect—which is why we love this black polish topped with blue chrome powder.

Iridescent

Pairing a milky polish with chrome powder creates a light and ethereal vibe. It’s the perfect look to transition from the dark days of winter to the brighter days of spring.

Chocolate Glaze

“Brown chrome works beautifully with both long and short nail shapes,” says manicurist and Nailing Hollywood CEO Mazz Hanna previously shared with InStyle. “It’s a gorgeous, rich sophisticated look.” 

Nude Glazed

For a nude look with added interest, top a flesh-toned shade with a pit of chrome. This pearlescent finish is absolutely stunning.

Chrome Square

Soften the sharpness of a square nail with a bit of chrome. It introduces a touch of whimsy to this look.

Red Chrome

Go bold with a red chrome manicure. This design is especially suited for those who aren't quite ready to leave Christmas in the rear-view mirror.

Disco

Topping a clear base with silver chrome powder turns your nails into individual disco tiles.

3D Chrome

Make 3D elements pop even more by adding chrome atop the embellishments. This 3D nail design pairs abstract silver chrome blobs with miniature pearls.

Icy Pink

Add a bit of edge to a sweet pink by adding a cool-toned chrome. It adds an icy finish that's perfect for winter.

Pearly Whites

A white base topped with chrome powder allows your nails to mimic the majesty of a pearl. The look is clean and ever-chic.

Cherry Cola Chrome

While red is naturally a warm color, this deep maroon has strong blue undertones, which are emphasized by a cool-toned chrome.

Chrome Hearts

Keep the chrome minimal by restricting it's use to appliqués, like this design that features big pearlescent hearts.

Roses

Top a sheer pink base with silver chrome and 3D roses for gorgeous winter chrome nail design.