Chrome powder and mirror-effect manicure: the new trend of the moment

Intrigued by the shiny nails of the nailistas, which can be seen all over the place under the #MagicPowder? Want to try your hand at mirror-effect manicure and chrome powder? You’re right, this is THE new trend right now. We explain how mirror-effect varnish works and how to go about achieving your chrome manicure at home.

Chrome mirror-effect manicure: how does it work?

We owe the mirror effect to a somewhat magical powder, which we apply to his nail polish and which, when applied, transforms our nails into little shiny mirrors.

THEREFORE THE APPEARANCE, ELSEWHERE, ON SOCIAL MEDIA OF #MAGICPOWDER TO TALK ABOUT THIS MIRROR-EFFECT MANICURE THAT HAS ALREADY CONQUERED (VERY) MANY NAILISTAS.

It is therefore an effect powder, which works like the one used for a phosphorescent manicure. In addition to allowing you to achieve a super trendy manicure, it is a rather fun product to apply, which will change you from your eternal red polish or your shy nude.

What you need to know before you get started

As you can imagine, doing a mirror-effect manicure with chrome powder can quickly turn into a massacre if you aren’t well prepared. Firstly, you have to ensure to take care of your nails by using professional manicure and pedicure set.

Here are our tips and tricks to avoid the pitfall and succeed with your chrome nails like a pro!

The right color of chrome powder

First of all, you need to choose the color of your chrome powder. There is a range of metallics, which includes classic silver (the “real” mirror effect), as well as more original hues, like rose gold (which will clearly be everywhere this summer), or shades reminiscent of precious stones such as ruby red, amethyst violet, or sapphire blue. CHOOSE WHAT YOU PLEASE KNOW THAT SILVER AND ROSE GOLD ARE PROBABLY THE WISEST OPTIONS.

The right varnish underneath

The chrome powder is placed on a classic varnish (we will come back to this), and the color of it influences the rendering of your mirror effect. The important thing to remember is that varnishes that contain blue give the chrome powder a silvery effect, while shades tending to red will give you a result closer to bronze or copper.

The good products

If you are embarking on manicures that require the use of an effect powder, we can only recommend that you invest in specific products.

There are bases and top coats designed specifically for effect powders, which facilitate the realization of the manicure on the one hand, and which above all ensure a perfect result.