Want to step into the holidays with an added touch of glamour? Get ready for a festive, dazzling look! These silver chrome French tip nails with crystals are set to steal the spotlight while perfectly complementing the spirit of the season.
With a mix of silver chrome powder and sparkling crystals, these French nails are ready for all the holiday partes and decking the halls! Curious how to achieve this stunning look yourself? Here’s your step-by-step guide to recreating these nails:
Silver French Tip Nails:
Shop the Look: Weekender Silver Sequin Faux-Wrap Mini Dress, Sparkling Perfection Silver Rhinestone Crossbody Mini Bag, Serpentine Sparkle Silver Rhinestone Snake Ring, Shining Sophistication Silver Multi-Strand Hoop Earrings; FLYIN/Cash Machine/Courtesy of Epidemic Sound
Supplies:
- Sheer neutral gel base shade
- UV lamp for curing
- Nail cleanser or alcohol
- Lint-free wipes
- Buffing block
- Black gel polish
- Thin nail art brush
- No-wipe topcoat
- Silver chrome powder and applicator
- Fluffy brush (for removing excess chrome)
- Glossy gel topcoat
- Gem picker tool
- Silver nail art crystals
- Cuticle oil
Instructions:
Prep for success: Begin by preparing your nails for a long-lasting, flawless manicure. Clean the nail beds, push back the cuticles, and ensure the nail plate is free of any residues or oils.
- Base layers: Apply two coats of a sheer neutral gel base shade and cure for 30 seconds under a UV lamp.
- Cleanse and buff: Use a lint-free wipe soaked in nail cleanser or alcohol to remove the tacky layer from the nails. Then, lightly buff the nail surface to remove shine and cleanse again to eliminate any dust particles.
- Creating the French tip: Using a thin nail art brush and black gel polish, create a French tip across all nails. Cure for 30 seconds to set the polish.
- Preparing for chrome: Apply a thin layer of no-wipe topcoat solely on the French tip area. Cure for 30 seconds—this layer will allow the chrome powder to adhere effectively.
- Chrome shine: Using an applicator (like a small sponge eyeshadow applicator), gently rub the silver chrome powder onto the French tip to achieve the desired chrome effect. Repeat this process across all nails.
- Finishing touches: With a fluffy brush, delicately remove any excess chrome powder. Use a wipe and alcohol to clean up any remaining powder around the nails and fingers.
- Seal the look: Apply a layer of glossy gel topcoat across all nails to lock in the design.
- Adding sparkle: Using the gem picker tool, place three silver crystals on each nail, ensuring to vary their positions for a dynamic look. If preferred, secure the rhinestones with rhinestone glue before applying the topcoat.
- Final cure: Once all the gems are perfectly placed, give your nails a final cure for a flawless finish.
Did you try these silver chrome French tip nails? Show us your holiday mani on Instagram or TikTok @lulus–and score festive looks for Christmas, Chanukah, New Year’s Eve and more in our Holiday Shop!
Melanie Graves is a self-taught nail art enthusiast who creates colorful, easy DIY designs for fellow home manicurists.
This blog was originally published in November 2023.
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