It’s officially chrome season, besties, and the holiday nail game has never been shinier. From frosty blues to bold reds, and even moody blacks, this trend has taken over nail salons, Pinterest boards, and TikTok feeds alike. So, ready to level up your Christmas mani? These 20 chrome nail designs are about to be the blueprint. Let’s go!
1. White Chrome
If you’re obsessed with the glazed donut nails but make them festive, this is your sign. Icy chrome + snowflakes is what everyone’s asking for at the salon right now.
SEE ALSO: White Christmas Nails: Clean and Classy
2. Green Nails
This is bold done RIGHT. Green chrome with colorful rhinestones is the plot twist—it’s what the cool girlies are doing instead of red this year.
SEE ALSO: Green Christmas Nails: Festive and Fresh
3. Red & Gold Chrome
All I want for Christmas is red and gold chrome dripping in glam. It’s bougie, it’s loud, and Mariah Carey’s probably wearing them right now.
SEE ALSO: Red Christmas Nails: Classic Holiday Glam
4. Light Blue
Nail check: if your winter mani isn’t reflecting light like fresh snow, you’re doing it wrong. Every nail tech’s saved folder is full of icy blue chrome and for good reason—frost queen energy.
5. Red & Green
Your mom’s fave Christmas colors got that chrome treatment and suddenly they’re giving “I have 5 holiday parties to attend” energy. The fa-la-la accent is camp and we love to see it.
6. Chrome Stars
Chrome finish and star details are the collab of the season, and no one’s doing it better. The way nail tok is about to copy this for the next 3 months straight…
7. Red French
Red French tips 🤝 chrome 🤝 Christmas. Name a better trio, I’ll wait. The way nail girlies are ditching the classic french for this? We love character development.
8. Gold Celestials
Nude nails + gold chrome celestial accents = the holiday trend nail artists can’t stop recreating. Perfect for anyone who wants festive nails that work for every holiday party.
9. Vanilla Chrome
Clean-girl stans don’t take holidays off. It’s giving “I have a corporate job but make it festive.” And the way this trend survived past the wedding season into Christmas? We love longevity.
10. Glazed Pink
This glazed pink mani with tiny candy cane accents is the ultimate “soft girl does Christmas” moment. December’s booked and busy already, besties.
SEE ALSO: Pink Christmas Nails: Festive and Fun
11. Peppermint Swirls
Glossy red Christmas nails with peppermint swirls are giving “I watch Candy Cane Lane on repeat” energy. Your nail tech’s gonna see this screenshot all December long.
12. Black Nails
Black chrome nails with white snowflakes are peak dark academia Christmas. Somewhere, Wednesday Addams is slow-clapping.
13. Mauve & Polka Dots
Not Pinterest giving us the anti-red-and-green agenda we needed?? Mauve mani with polka dots is for the girlies who said “traditional Christmas colors? In this economy?”
14. Mix and Match
Christmas maximalism or bust. Red and green + bows + berries = the set that screams “I’m the one who puts up decorations in November.”
15. Chrome Snowflakes
The way these gold chrome snowflakes are eating up the subtle ones?? Nude base because we’re pretending to be minimalists while choosing the biggest snowflakes in the catalog.
16. Rose Gold
The way rose gold refuses to leave nail trends? We love consistency. These ombre accent nails with snowflakes are what happens when your nail tech actually likes you.
17. White & Blue
Cool tones only in this house. 🥶 White and blue with snowflakes is what happens when Elsa gets her nails done. The chrome finish is absolutely eating.
SEE ALSO: Blue Christmas Nails: Frosty and Fabulous
18. Snowy Red
Shiny red chrome + snow accents is chaotic good energy and we’re here for it. Your nail tech is either going to love you or need a coffee break after this set.
19. Purple Chrome
Dark purple chrome with glitter and snowflakes is what happens when your nail tech gets excited about NOT doing another basic Christmas set.
20. Brown Nails
Keeping it cozy with shimmery brown and gold chrome stars. For everyone who matched their entire feed aesthetic and isn’t stopping for Santa.
And that’s a wrap on Christmas chrome nails! Let us know which design has you DMing your nail tech STAT—and don’t forget to share this post on your socials. Merry Christmas, besties!
