How to DIY the Vanilla Chrome Nail Trend
May 10, 2023
Step 2: Apply Your Polish
For the perfect vanilla chrome shade with subtle yellow undertones, we love Essie Going Steady, an ivory hue with iridescent shimmer. For sheer vanilla chrome nails, apply one coat. For opaque vanilla chrome nails, apply two to three coats.
Step 3: Finish With Top Coat
Since vanilla chrome nails are known for their glossy finish, don’t forget to apply top coat. Lock your mani in place with the Essie Good to Go Top Coat. The high-gloss formula seals your nail polish with a shiny, long-lasting finish.
Vanilla Chrome Nail Ideas to Try
Classic Vanilla Chrome
If you love neutral nails, we think you’ll love vanilla chrome in its simplest form. While the result is similar to milky nails, a layer of all-over chrome helps to elevate the look with a glossy, metallic finish.
Negative Space Vanilla Chrome
For a subtle nail design, pair your vanilla chrome mani with some barely-there, negative-space nail art. If you’re a summer bride, perhaps this simple mani can be a contender for your big day.
Vanilla Chrome French
Update the classic French manicure with vanilla chrome polish. Sport every nail with the timeless arched design or use it as an accent on a few nails for simple art.Vanilla Chrome Drips
Like a melting scoop of vanilla ice cream on a hot day, the drip design with vanilla chrome feels just right for summer.
Vanilla Chrome Aura Nails
Use a vanilla-like hue as a base for your aura or blush nail art and finish with a layer of white chrome powder or a shimmery polish, like Essie Imported Bubbly. This energetic design looks good with a variety of different colors and a vanilla chrome variation is no different.
3D Vanilla Chrome Swirls
This mani is giving vanilla soft-serve ice cream with an iridescent finish, and we’re very into it. With a swirled 3D design and bright vanilla chrome, it sports two buzzy nail trends simultaneously, resulting in a maximalist manicure that is sure to bring compliments.
Ombré Vanilla Chrome
Neutrals are anything but boring when you opt for this nude-meets-vanilla-chrome gradient design.
Starry Night With Sheer Vanilla Chrome
For a dreamy mani with an emphasis on metallic accents and finishes, use a sheer layer of vanilla chrome nail polish as a base for golden starburst nail art. To keep things minimal, use the stars as an accent for a few nails.
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