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Deep plum chrome French tips on short square nails — dark, romantic and a chic everyday favorite.AI-generated design concept by Naillie
Chrome Nail Idea

Deep Plum Chrome French Short Square Nails

Deep Plum Chrome French Short Square Nails: a chrome nail idea. See the shades, shape tips and products to get the look at home.

Stylist note: Deep plum chrome tips on short square nails, holding a mint phone case. Plum and mint are an unexpected but pretty pairing — the dark tip keeps it grown-up.

Color
deep plum
Finish
chrome french
Shape
short square
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Step by step: deep plum chrome french nails

  1. Prep: push back cuticles, buff the shine off the nail plate and wipe with alcohol so the base coat grips.
  2. Shape: File straight across the top, then soften the two corners with one light stroke so they don’t snag.
  3. Apply a sheer milky base and cure it.
  4. Paint a thin French tip with no-wipe top coat only on the tips and under-cure it.
  5. Rub deep plum chrome powder onto the tips — it only sticks where the top coat is.
  6. Clean the edges and seal the whole nail with top coat.
  7. Finish with cuticle oil once everything is dry.

Pro tip: Because the powder sticks only to the tacky tip, you get a crisp metallic line without painting color.

Deep plum chrome french nails: FAQ

How do you make chrome French tips?

Paint only the tip with no-wipe top coat, under-cure it, then rub chrome powder onto it. The powder won’t stick to the cured nude part.

Are square nails good for short nails?

Yes — square is the strongest shape for short nails. Softly rounded corners (squoval) keep it from catching on fabric.

Does deep plum nail polish suit my skin tone?

Blue-based reds and burgundies flatter cool and neutral undertones; on warm or deep skin, choose shades with a brick or brown hint.

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