Gold chrome nails are a subtle, Beyoncé-inspired way to make your manicure shine — here’s how

If you’re scrolling through Instagram looking for a holiday manicure that doesn’t scream Santa, snowflakes, or ribbons, you’re not asking for too much. Perhaps what you are looking for is a gold chrome nail design? Both gold and chrome (whether used alone or together) are cool on nails. Still, after seeing Beyoncé and her daughter Blue Ivy getting their gold chrome nails done over and over again by nail artist Miho Okawara, Recently Mufasa: The Lion King The Los Angeles premiere reminded us just how much we love playing with metallic hues (especially during the holiday season).

Unlike conventional red holiday manicuregold chrome gives a luxurious finish that is edgy yet very timeless. What’s the best part? There are also different options depending on your personal style. From intricate 3D art to subtle French tips, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite gold chrome nails from around the web. Just take a screenshot and share it with your nail artist (or you can DIY it if you’re so inclined).

1. Shine all over

Choosing a solid shade of chrome gold is universally appealing and complements both warm and cool tones. Nail artist Melanated Mani applied an all-over color wash using Death Valley Nails’ Fool’s Gold ($15).

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2. French Golden Hints

Gold chrome French tips add a fun twist to the classic manicure. A more saturated gold polish, like OPI’s Saturn Me On ($12) Metallic Mega Mix, can help make the chips stand out.

3.Marble-like swirl

This milky white marble design caught my eye. Nail artist Jen Shields created this effect using chrome nail powder, as well as OPI Chrome Effect Mirror Shine Nail Powder ($14). To make the gold stand out, we recommend a neutral base.

4. Golden Border

We love the detail in this manicure and the way nail artist Amy Tran uses metallic gold chrome to shape the area around the nail bed. You can easily and quickly create this design with Amazon’s 5D Gold Embossed Nail Art Stickers ($6).

5. Striped detail

Create subtle gold details in your manicure with a gold chrome mirror liner, like this thin brush gel polish ($7). The design options are endless. You can choose something subtle like simple lines or something more complex like a full design. We recommend using complementary colors that make the gold stand out.

6. 3D art

For many people, this edgy 3D manicure requires a trip to the salon. But we’ve found some user-friendly products that can help you achieve this look at home. Create designs without the mess when you purchase this 3D nail gel ($7) from Amazon. You’ll need an LED nail lamp to harden the look, but once it’s on, your nail art won’t budge.