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If you’ve been scrolling through Instagram searching for a holiday manicure that doesn’t scream Santa, snowflakes, or bows, you aren’t asking for too much. Maybe what you’re looking for is a gold chrome nail design? Gold and chrome have both been cool (when used separately or together) on nails. Still, after seeing Beyoncé and her daughter Blue Ivy rocking various iterations of gold chrome nails done by their nail artist Miho Okawara, at the recent Mufasa: The Lion King premiere in Los Angeles, we were reminded how much we love playing with the metallic hue (especially during the holiday season). 

Unlike traditional red holiday manicures, gold chrome gives a luxe finish that is edgy but still super timeless. The best part is? You’ve also got a lot of options depending on your personal style. From intricate 3D art to subtle French tips, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite gold chrome nail looks from the web, so all you have to do is screenshot and share with your nail artist (or DIY if you’re up for it).

1. All over shine

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Opting for a solid shade of chrome gold is universally flattering and complements both warm and cool undertones. Nail artist Melanated Mani used the shade Fool’s Gold from Death Valley Nails ($15) for this all over wash of color.

2. Golden French tips

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A gold chrome French tip offers a fun twist on the classic manicure. Using a more saturated gold polish like OPI’s Metallic Mega Mix in Saturn Me On ($12) will help make the tips stand out.

3. Marble-like swirls

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This milky-marble design caught our attention. Nail artist Jen Seales used chrome nail powder to create this effect, similar to this OPI Chrome Effects Mirror Shine Nail Powder ($14). We suggest a neutral base to really let the gold stand out.

4. Golden perimeters

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We love the detailing of this manicure and how nail artist Amy Tran uses metallic gold chrome to create a perimeter around the nail bed. You can easily and quickly create this design with these 5D gold embossed nail art stickers ($6) from Amazon.

5. Striped details

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Create subtle gold detailing to any manicure using a gold chrome mirror liner, like this thin-brush gel polish ($7) from. Your design options are endless—you can go for something subtle, like simple lines, or more intricate like a full on design. We suggest using complementary colors that will make the gold stand out.

6. 3D art

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For many, this edgy 3D manicure requires a salon visit. But we found some user-friendly products to help create this look at home. Grab this 3D nail gel from Amazon ($7) to create designs without the mess.  It will require a LED nail lamp to cure the look, but once its on your nail art won’t budge.