It is officially shaping up to be one of the coldest winters I've seen in a while, and that says a lot coming from someone who went to college in upstate New York. Just yesterday I walked outside my apartment with wet hair and within seconds, my strands were frozen (don't be like me). But luckily, the nail world is making good use of the frigid weather and blessing us with an on-theme winter manicure trend: icy blue chrome nails.
The chic nails are a cold-weather take on classic chrome, using frosty blue hues to emulate a mini winter wonderland on each finger. Then, the reflective cat-eye effect gives an icy finish. You can even add on some wintry decals like snowflakes, or opt for a classic French design.
If you're thinking of partaking in the chilly manicure trend, as a nail-obsessed beauty editor, I gathered all the best icy blue chrome nail inspo you could possibly need for your next appointment. Plus, some frosty polishes and press-ons if you want to DIY it yourself, below.
essie Jelly Gloss Polish
Chillhouse Snow Bunny Chill Tips
Olive & June Shimmery Polish
Icy Blue Chrome Nail Inspiration
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Jasmine Hyman is the assistant beauty editor at Cosmo where she covers all things nails and manicures. She researched all the most popular nail trends and colors for winter, and found the best icy chrome manicure inspo from celebrity nail artists to salon brands.
Jasmine Hyman is the Assistant Beauty Editor at Cosmopolitan, where she writes about the latest beauty trends and must-have products. Her most prized beauty possessions are a meticulous skincare routine and salon blowouts. You’ll also likely find her in bed reading a good book or endlessly scrolling TikTok (spoiler: it’s usually the latter) while listening to Harry Styles’ entire discography on repeat. Follow her on Insta to be inundated with pictures of her meals.
