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Blue may be best associated with summer and all its cloudless skies and ocean waves, but a blue manicure is just at home during winter. This time of year, an icy blue nail look can complement to a winter white outfit or a cozy gray sweater. Adding a layer of chrome powder or using an iridescent nail polish takes things to the next level. With a glassy metallic finish, can make any blue polish gleam like the surface of an ice skating rink.
A cool, icy blue is an obvious choice for your winter manicures, but a deep navy or a green-blue teal can be just as stunning. And there’s no need to stick to a solid color. As the temperatures drop, requiring layers and layers that conceal your outfit, let your nails speak for themselves. A blue chrome French tip, a subtle ombré, or some silver chrome embellishment over a blue base can all go a long way.
Ahead, find 12 blue chrome nail looks to inspire your next manicure.
Square Aqua
This aqua-colored chrome reflects dazzling shades of green and blue. It's an ethereal, transportive look.
A rich navy blue is lent even more dimension by a metallic finish. It features a metallic cat-eye polish topped with a navy jelly polish.
Marble Chrome
A marbled chrome look reflects shades of blue, green, and purple, lending movement and dimension. This can be achieved with chrome nail lacquers.
Almond Aqua
Another take on aqua chrome, this manicure uses Holo Taco's underglow collection, which features polishes with built in sheen, no extra step required.
Silver Tips
Stripes of silver chrome add a sleek touch to a baby blue manicure. To achieve the look, either hand paint a stripe or adhere silver nail stickers.
Ombré
If a plain blue chrome look doesn't do it for you, try an ombré look. We love how this look fades from an icy periwinkle on the thumb to a vibrant teal on the pinky.
Blue French Tips
For a subtler, more minimalist take on chrome, try a French manicure with a blue tip where only the nude base gets a coat of clear chrome.
Baby Blue
This cool, periwinkle shade is the perfect icy blue for a winter manicure.
Denim
This rich, cobalt shade has the depth of a dark-wash denim. Keeping the nail short and square offers just the right dose of saturation.
Icy Blue
This shimmering light blue shade is fit for an ice princess.
Maximalist Mermaid
Go the maximalist route with this over-the-top look that features 3D texture, gems, and gold chrome atop a teal chrome base.
Dazzling Velvet
Go velvet with this look that mimics a shimmer French tip. To get the look, apply silver cat-eye polish on a navy base and, while wet, hold the magnet over the cuticle before moving it up and over the center of the nail, pushing the magnets toward the tip. Cure, and top with a navy jelly polish.