With a new year upon us, you might be wanting some nail art inspo for your first salon appointment of the year. After all the glitter and deep red nails of the party season, January feels like the apt time for a palette cleanser. However, that doesn’t mean your January mani has to be boring if you’re not so into neutral nails. Having kept a keen eye on the nail trends for 2026, I’m saving glass chrome manis for my next salon visit.
Much like chrome nails, glass chrome features a mirror-like, glassy shine that elevates the sheer pink and neutral colours painted underneath it. Here, nail tech Mateja Novakovic has used Manucurist nail polish in Hortencia (£19), finished with a Manucurist Chrome Powder (£9) on top. I love how the manicure still passes as a neutral, but still has some interest to it with the mirror-like texture that resembles glass.
Shop the products below, and scroll on for more glass chrome nail ideas, as well as more nail polishes to get the look at home.
Manucurist
White Glazed Effect Powder
I love this look on short nails, and the mirror-like chrome is so chic.
I’m also tempted to try it with a pink nail polish underneath.
For nail art minimalists, try a sheer nail polish underneath your chrome powder for a glassy result.
Chrome French tips are another chic option to try to jazz up your January manicure.
Shop Chrome Effect Nail Polish:
Essie
Nail Polish in Apres Chic
Nails Inc
Mirror Chrome Nail Polish in Silver Served
Essie
Gel Couture Nail Polish in Glazed Chrome
OPI
Nail Lacquer in Welcome to Your Whirl
