Just like the perfect nude or a classic red, we never tire of pink nails. From transparent soap nails to rose-toned French manicures and baby pink princess nails, there are endless shades to play with. This spring, beauty fans are adding a little edge with a shimmering, metallic overlay—commonly referred to as chrome—atop the pretty shade. It’s time to consider the chrome rosewater manicure a grown-up way to wear baby pink this spring.
Take a translucent pink polish—almost jelly-like in its shine—as your starting point, followed by a chrome powder brushed over the top. Unless you have a very steady hand, this may be a style best left to the professionals, who can properly apply the fine powder while avoiding clumps and uneven texture. Unlike heavier, more straightforwardly metallic chromes, chrome rose is softer, with more iridescence. It’s the shy little sister to striking silver or bold gold.
A deeper or stronger pink base will give more of a classic metallic finish, as the chrome will amplify the brightness of the colour, while a more subtle shade of pink will take on a natural-looking rosy shimmer from the chrome topcoat. As for shape, chrome rose suits all, but it really shines on mid-length nails or longer. The extra length allows all of that shimmer to really sing.
