27 Summery Chrome Nail Ideas With Tons of Shimmer and Shine

pink and purple chrome nails — @OVERGLOWEDIT / INSTAGRAM

There will always be an affinity for chrome nails. The shimmery manicure is absolutely mesmerizing and, best of all, can be tailored for any season. For example, during the winter, it's all about leaning into darker shades or holiday-inspired hues. However, when summer rolls around, our chrome manicures feature incredibly vibrant polishes and designs. Need some inspo for the warmer months? Keep scrolling for 27 summery chrome nail ideas you'll definitely want to recreate.

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Aquamarine Wavy French Nails

Aquamarine Wavy French Tips - Byrdie Summer Chrome Nail Ideas — @heygreatnails / Instagram

These aquamarine chrome French tips are a nostalgic Y2K dream. You'll need a builder gel to create the sculpted, wavy French tips. Once dry, top them off with blue chrome powder.

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Bedazzled White Chrome Nails

You can never go wrong with a classic white chrome manicure. Elevate the chic manicure further by adding gems and gold detailing.

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Lemon Chrome Nails

Glazed Donut Lemon Fade Nails - Byrdie Summer Chrome Nail Ideas — @heygreatnails / Instagram

These yellow glazed donut nails remind us of lemonade. The soft gradient from the pearlescent shimmer to the yellow chrome is stunning.

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Gold Chrome Cutout Nails

Gold Chrome Cutout French Mani - Byrdie Summer Chrome Nail Ideas — @heygreatnails / Instagram

Chrome is bold enough that even a few hints of metallic color will transform a neutral mani. This gold negative space manicure is a prime example.

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Gold French Nails

Gold Chrome French Tips - Byrdie Summer Chrome Nail Ideas — @betina_goldstein / Instagram

You don't need long nails to sport a French manicure. With this look, the precise gold chrome French tips add elegance to the minimalist look.

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Iridescent Fairy Chrome Nails

For a magical summer nail look, opt for a multicolor ombré base topped with chrome powder and floral details. FYI: You can easily DIY daisy nail art using dotting tools and a nail art brush.

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Wavy Lilac Chrome Nails

Lilac Mauve Chrome Wave Nails - Byrdie Summer Chrome Nail Ideas — @tinybrushes / Instagram

How fun is this iridescent mauve chrome mani? The wavy designs, negative space, and dewdrop accents give this nail look such a playful feel.

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Mixed Metal Nails

Mixed Metals Chrome French Tips - Byrdie Summer Chrome Nail Ideas — @betina_goldstein / Instagram

For a futuristic summer chrome mani, opt for silver and gold. Using contrasting metal shades creates such a dynamic French manicure.

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Olive and Gold Chrome Nails

Consider going for an earthy summer chrome nail look. Start with a utility green base for the olive nails and top each off with chrome powder and 3D blob accents. For the gold chrome swirl nails, use builder gel to create the raised design, then top it off with gold chrome powder.

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Skittle Chrome Nails

Peach Chrome Pastel Skittle Nails - Byrdie Summer Chrome Nail Ideas — @tinybrushes / Instagram

Summer is all about color; this peachy chrome manicure incorporates many shades. We love how each French tip is decked out with a different pastel shade, creating a skittle-like effect.

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Pink and Orange Chrome Nails

Pink and Orange Chrome Floral Nails - Byrdie Summer Chrome Nail Ideas — @heygreatnails / Instagram

Pink and orange are among the hottest color combos of summer. The shades look even better with a chrome finish, and the hot pink floral accents make the look even more unforgettable.

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Rainbow Chrome Nails

Rainbow Chrome Skittle Nails - Byrdie Summer Chrome Nail Ideas — @tinybrushes / Instagram

Lean into the colorful vibes of summer with a multicolor chrome manicure. To copy this look, make sure to have your favorite blue, green, yellow, orange, and pink polish on hand.

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Sandy Chrome Nails

Opt for ultra-sheer nude polish with peachy chrome powder on top for a sun-kissed summer chrome mani. This look is one way to play around with chrome minimalistically.

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Sunshine Yellow Chrome Nails

Brighten up your everyday manicure with sunshine yellow polish. Adding chrome powder makes the cheery shade even more eye-catching.

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Warm and Cool Chrome Nails

Can't decide between hot and cool tones? You have two hands for a reason. With this look, apply a cool, pearly shade on the one hand and a warm cream shade on the other.

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White Chrome Nails

This short white nail look is a gorgeous option for a summer wedding. To recreate the look, use a sheer cool white base with a cool-toned chrome on top.

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Minimalist Gold Chrome Nails

Remember: You don't have to cover your nail in chrome to make a statement. Here, you can see how builder gel designs topped off with gold chrome make for an artistic summer mani.

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Gunmetal Dewdrop Chrome Nails

Of course, if you want to go all out, fully-covered chrome nails make an impact. We love how these gunmetal dewdrop nails have hints of cool and warm tones.

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Colorful Chrome Nails

rainbow chrome french manicure — @brushedbyb_ / instagram

There are endless ways to incorporate color into a chrome manicure, as this example proves. Each nail features a different color, allowing the French tips and cuticle accents to really stand out.

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Decorative Chrome Nails

colorful Chrome Nails — @nuka.nails / instagram

This high-shine, colorful chrome manicure reminds us of holiday ornaments. The gorgeous mix of colors makes this one of the coolest takes we've seen.

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Pink Chrome French Nails

Manicure with metallic pink French tips and light pink star adorned with rhinestones — @myprettyset / Instagram

This pink chrome nail look puts a rockstar twist on the traditional French manicure. The nail gems and oversized stars give the mani an incredibly edgy aesthetic.

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Multicolor Chrome Nails

pink, blue, and purple chrome nails — @melanated.mani / instagram

Use five different polishes to make your chrome manicure feel especially exciting. Each nail features a different color, from baby blue to soft pink.

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Holographic Pink Chrome Nails

This iridescent pink manicure reminds us of holographic foil. The chrome shimmer will definitely look dazzling in the summer sun.

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Floral Chrome Nails

chrome nails with floral gems — @pop_polished / instagram

While we'll always love a classic chrome manicure, there's nothing wrong with tweaking it a bit. Make the glazed nail look feel more in line with the season by adding floral rhinestones.

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Baby Pink Chrome Nails

If you want a sweet, soft manicure, opt for baby pink polish. Applying chrome powder on top gives the subtle shade a slight enhancement.

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Ocean Chrome Nails

blue chrome nails — @overglowedit / instagram

Draw inspiration from the elements and create an ocean-blue chrome manicure. The result is an enchanting, stunning nail look perfect for June and beyond.

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