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Burgundy polish and a mirror-like chrome finish on squoval nails — rich, moody and perfect for any occasion.AI-generated design concept by Naillie
Short Nail Idea

Burgundy Chrome Squoval Nails

Burgundy Chrome Squoval Nails: a short nail idea. See the shades, shape tips and products to get the look at home.

Stylist note: Burgundy chrome on short squoval nails, shown on deep skin. The deep wine metallic looks rich on short nails and is perfect for fall and winter.

Color
burgundy
Finish
chrome
Shape
squoval
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Recreate this chrome look at home

  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, then round the corners a little more than for a square shape.
  3. Apply a thin gel base coat and cure it.
  4. Paint two thin coats of burgundy gel color, curing each one.
  5. Add a no-wipe gel top coat and cure it for only half the usual time so it stays slightly tacky.
  6. Rub chrome powder in with a silicone tool or eyeshadow sponge until it looks like liquid metal.
  7. Brush off the loose powder, cap the free edge and seal with a second no-wipe top coat.
  8. Finish with cuticle oil once everything is dry.

Pro tip: Chrome shows every bump, so a smooth base (or a builder gel layer) matters more than the color.

Burgundy chrome nails: FAQ

Can you do chrome nails with regular polish?

Chrome powder needs a gel no-wipe top coat to stick. With regular polish you can get a similar shine from metallic "chrome-effect" lacquers, but the mirror finish only comes from powder over gel.

Why is my chrome powder not shiny?

Usually the top coat was fully cured (too hard) or not a no-wipe formula. Under-cure it slightly, then burnish the powder with firm pressure.

What is a squoval nail?

A square nail with rounded corners — the tip is flat but the edges are soft, which makes it strong and comfortable.

Does burgundy 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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