November 26, 2024
Chrome Nail Art Tutorials: Ruby, Turquoise, Lime, and Lavender
We've created four looks with our chrome pigments to inspire your creativity during Sparkle Season! Our video tutorials will walk you through a number of techniques using our chromes in Ruby, Turquoise, Lime, Lavender and Rose Gold.
Keep reading to learn how to recreate these chrome nail art designs.
French Contrast
- Apply a base layer of Black Gel. We've used Gel&Go Blackout and cure for 60 seconds.
- Apply your No Wipe Top Coat and cure for 60 seconds.
- Using an applicator sponge, buff the Ruby Chrome over the entire nail.
- Dust away any excess chrome left on the surface of the nail using a fluffy brush.
- Apply a layer of Satin Matt Topcoat to the entire nail and cure for one minute.
- Using the No Wipe Top Coat create a French tip and cure fully. You can use a smaller detailing brush to create the tip if you prefer.
Chrome Ombre
- Apply a base layer of Black Gel. We've used Gel&Go Blackout and cure for 60 seconds.
- Apply your No Wipe Top Coat and cure for 60 seconds.
- Using an applicator sponge, buff Lavender Chrome to just over half the nail.
- Dust away any excess pigment with a fully brush.
- Apply another coat of No Wipe Top Coat and cure for 60 seconds.
- Using a clear applicator sponge, buff the Rose Gold Chrome to the other half of the nail. Make sure your over the Lavender slightly to create an ombre effect.
- Dust away any excess pigment with a fluffy brush.
- Finish with a layer of Gel&Go Base & Topcoat and cure for one minute.
French Lime Twist - Pigment Hack
- Apply a thin coat of your chosen base colour. We've used Pro Colour Sweetheart Builder and cure.
- Apply another coat of Sweetheart - do not cure. Use a clean Flat Gel Brush, and wipe away the gel from the tip to create the perfect smile line and remove bulk. Cure when you're happy.
- On a mixing plate or a piece of foil, mix PRO Base & Build clear gel and the Lime Chrome pigment to create a sparkling gel.
- Using a striping nail art brush, apply your chrome gel to create the French Tip and cure for 30 seconds when you're happy.
- Finish with a layer of Gel&Go Base & Topcoat or a layer of Base & Build if you need to add strength or fix any dips. Cure.
Abstract French - Isolated Chrome
- Apply your chosen base & cure. We've used Pro Colour Whisper Builder.
- Apply Satin Matt Topcoat to the entire nail and cure for one minute
- Create a curved, abstract French shape using No Wipe Top Coat and cure for 60 seconds when you're happy with your shape..
- Using an applicator sponge, buff the Turquoise Chrome to the area where the No Wipe has cured.
- Dust away any excess pigment with a fluffy brush.
- Seal your chrome design only with No Wipe Top Coat and cure for one minute. Leave the matt base exposed.
- Remove any dust on the matt area of the nail with Guard and cotton wipe if needed.
- Finish with a layer of Gel&Go Base & Topcoat or layer of Base & Build if you need to add strength or fix any dips. Cure.