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15 Chrome French Tip Nails

Chrome French tip nail ideas: silver, gold, pearl, rose gold, red and black chrome tips, micro French, V-tips and chrome outlines on short and almond nails.

By The Matte & Mono Edit
· 3 min read

The palette

Chrome is the most searched nail finish, and the French tip is the most searched nail design. Put them together and you get one of the most wearable trends of the year: a clean, natural base with a mirror-bright tip.

Chrome tips catch the light every time you move your hands, but because the base is sheer, they still look polished and simple. They work for weddings, offices, holidays and everything in between.

How to choose your chrome French

Silver chrome looks cool and modern and suits cool undertones.

Gold chrome looks warm and luxurious and suits warm and deep skin tones.

Pearl chrome is the softest and most bridal.

Coloured chrome (red, pink, blue, black) is the boldest and most fun.

Keep the tip thin. Chrome is bright, so a little goes a long way.

  1. Silver Chrome Tips

    A thin silver chrome tip on a sheer pink base. The classic.

    Shape
    Almond
    Length
    Medium
    Finish
    Chrome
    Shade
    Sheer with silver tips
    Salon level
    Moderate

  2. Gold Chrome Tips

    Thin gold chrome tips on a sheer nude base. Like fine jewellery.

    Shape
    Almond
    Length
    Medium
    Finish
    Chrome
    Shade
    Nude with gold tips
    Salon level
    Moderate

  3. Pearl Chrome French

    A white French with a pearl chrome glaze over the whole nail.

    Shape
    Oval
    Length
    Short
    Finish
    Pearl chrome
    Shade
    White tips with pearl
    Salon level
    Easy
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  5. Rose Gold Tips

    Pink-toned gold chrome tips. Soft and flattering.

    Shape
    Almond
    Length
    Short
    Finish
    Chrome
    Shade
    Nude with rose gold
    Salon level
    Moderate

  6. Silver Micro French

    An ultra-thin silver chrome line. Barely there.

    Shape
    Almond
    Length
    Short
    Finish
    Chrome
    Shade
    Sheer with micro silver
    Salon level
    Moderate

  7. Chrome V-Tips

    Sharp V-shaped silver chrome tips.

    Shape
    Almond
    Length
    Medium
    Finish
    Chrome
    Shade
    Nude with silver V tips
    Salon level
    Advanced

  8. Red Chrome Tips

    Glassy red chrome tips. Festive and bold.

    Shape
    Almond
    Length
    Medium
    Finish
    Chrome
    Shade
    Nude with red chrome
    Salon level
    Advanced

  9. Black Chrome Tips

    Dark gunmetal chrome tips. Edgy and modern.

    Shape
    Square
    Length
    Short
    Finish
    Chrome
    Shade
    Nude with black chrome
    Salon level
    Moderate

  10. Pink Chrome French

    Pink chrome tips on a milky base.

    Shape
    Almond
    Length
    Medium
    Finish
    Chrome
    Shade
    Milky with pink chrome
    Salon level
    Moderate

  11. Chrome Outline French

    A thin chrome line tracing the tip, with a bare base.

    Shape
    Almond
    Length
    Medium
    Finish
    Chrome
    Shade
    Sheer with chrome outline
    Salon level
    Advanced

  12. Blue Chrome Tips

    Icy blue chrome tips for winter.

    Shape
    Almond
    Length
    Medium
    Finish
    Chrome
    Shade
    Nude with blue chrome
    Salon level
    Advanced

  13. Gold and Silver Mix

    Alternating gold and silver chrome tips.

    Shape
    Oval
    Length
    Short
    Finish
    Chrome
    Shade
    Mixed metal tips
    Salon level
    Moderate

  14. Chrome Double French

    Two thin chrome lines at the tip.

    Shape
    Square
    Length
    Medium
    Finish
    Chrome
    Shade
    Sheer with double chrome lines
    Salon level
    Advanced

  15. Aura Chrome Tips

    Iridescent chrome tips that shift colour.

    Shape
    Almond
    Length
    Medium
    Finish
    Chrome
    Shade
    Nude with iridescent tips
    Salon level
    Advanced

  16. Chrome Tips on Black

    Silver chrome tips on glossy black nails.

    Shape
    Almond
    Length
    Medium
    Finish
    Gloss and chrome
    Shade
    Black with silver tips
    Salon level
    Moderate

How to ask your nail tech

Say "chrome French tips" and name the metal: silver, gold, rose gold or pearl. Ask for a thin tip. Chrome reads brighter than polish, so a thinner line looks more elegant.

How to make chrome tips last

Chrome scratches more easily than gloss. Avoid using your nails as tools, wear gloves for chores, and add a thin top coat after a week.

Our pick

Silver chrome tips for a cool, modern look. Gold chrome tips for warmth.

See also chrome nails, French tip nails, silver nails and gold nails.

Your questions, answered

How do you do chrome French tips?

Your tech paints a gel tip, cures it, applies a no-wipe top coat, then rubs chrome powder onto the tip only. A final top coat seals it.

Do chrome French tips last?

Yes, gel chrome tips last two to three weeks. The tips wear first, so wear gloves for cleaning.

Are chrome French tips good for weddings?

Yes. Pearl, silver and rose gold chrome tips are popular bridal choices.

Silver or gold chrome tips?

Silver suits cool undertones and looks modern. Gold suits warm undertones and looks luxurious.

Can I do chrome French tips at home?

You need gel, a lamp and chrome powder. It takes practice to keep the powder on the tips only.

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