Chrome Nail Art Effect

Cure a no-wipe gel top or dedicated chrome base, then rub the powder into the cured surface with a silicone applicator or eyeshadow-style sponge until it turns mirror-reflective. Brush away excess, then seal with a top coat. The surface must be fully cured and completely tack-free or the chrome will look patchy.

Not always, but the base color changes the result. A black base produces the deepest, most mirror-like silver chrome. A white or light base gives a brighter, pearlescent effect, and colored bases shift the tone of the chrome laid over them.

Chrome powder produces a solid metallic mirror finish. Aurora powder, sometimes called unicorn or glazed powder, creates a shifting iridescent glow rather than a full mirror, and is typically applied more sheerly over a light base.

Yes. C8 Nail Supply stocks chrome, aurora, holographic and effect pigments at retail and wholesale pricing for licensed nail technicians and salons, shipping nationwide from Garden Grove, California.