This fall, discreet nude is gradually giving way to brighter nails. Silver chrome is already establishing itself in salons and on social networks, driven by the return of more elaborate nail art after the “clean girl” trend. From the subtle version to the mirror nail, three styles allow you to adopt the trend according to your daily life and your desires.
This phenomenon has a name: “Silver nails”, in other words the silver chrome effect manicure. Popularized by Anne Hathaway, Megan Fox, Margot Robbie, Charlize Theron and Zendaya, this metallic finish comes in several intensities.
Cosmopolitan and Elle magazines particularly highlight its great versatility, since it can accompany an office outfit as well as an evening dress. For the start of the school year, three versions stand out: a discreet chrome, a silver French manicure and a more assertive mirror effect.
Discreet silver chrome: the precious reflection of back-to-school Silver nails
The “discreet chrome” described by Vogue France magazine is suitable for those who love natural nails, but want to give them a luminous touch.
The principle is simple: a nude, pink or milky base, covered with a veil of silver chrome. The result captures the light without giving too much of a mirror effect. In the office, this version can replace a classic nude and can be worn on short nails as well as on almond-shaped nails.
In the salon, ask for a silver chrome manicure on a nude base. Marie France magazine explains that the mirror effect is obtained using a chrome powder, applied to the varnish before being fixed with a finishing coat.
At home, a beige or light pink varnish combined with an iridescent topcoat allows you to obtain a more discreet, but equally luminous result.
Silver nails in French chrome: the silver detail that twists the nude
Second option: the silver French manicure, spotted in particular by the Purepeople site and Vogue France magazine.
We keep a nude base, then we place a fine border of silver chrome on the edge of the nail. Much more discreet than the thick French manicure of the 2000s, this detail is enough to modernize an outfit without giving an entirely metallic effect.
On short nails, choose a very fine line. On longer nails, an almond shape helps soften the result. You can also reserve the chrome for just one nail per hand for an even more minimalist version.
Full silver chrome: the nail jewelry to dare in the evening
For a more spectacular effect, use silver chrome on the entire nail. A finish inspired in particular by the manicures seen on Zendaya or Megan Fox on red carpets.
This style works particularly well in the evening. To avoid an overly busy result, however, it is better to keep a reasonable length and favor an oval or square shape with slightly rounded corners.
In the salon, you can request “full silver chrome” or a silver mirror effect. To complete the trend, then combine the manicure with some silver jewelry.