Season after season, the chrome nail trend<\/a> has continued to endure. From Dua Lipa to Hailey Bieber and Zendaya, the gilded manicure<\/a> has proven its shiny staying power. But this spring and summer, it\u2019s time to consider a season-appropriate refresh: enter, soft chrome nails. They\u2019re more dainty and pared back than their high-sheen predecessor, and pair well with springtime pastel shades and delicate decals.<\/p>\n Someone who\u2019s been crafting soft chrome nails? Celebrity favorite Kim Truong<\/a>, who you\u2019ll often see painting the fingers of everyone from Addison Rae to Rihanna<\/a> and Kim Kardashian. For pop star Becky G<\/a>\u2019s recent shows, Truong created what she describes as a \u201csugar chrome starburst\u201d manicure. Using Olive and June, she started a base with the nude gel polish shade The Queen Takes Her Tea With Milk<\/a> and added the soon-to-launch Chrome Powder Palette set in Sugar Chrome. Then, she decorated Becky\u2019s set with a smattering of celestial jewels and cosmic stars.<\/p>\n \u201cI think soft chrome is having a moment because it feels like a natural evolution of the \u2018quiet luxury\u2019 aesthetic we\u2019ve been seeing,\u201d Truong says. \u201cClients still want something elevated and reflective, but not overly bold or metallic. These softer nudes<\/a>, baby pinks, and pastels<\/a> with a chrome finish give that same light-catching effect, but in a way that feels more wearable and effortless\u2014especially for spring and summer.\u201d<\/p>\n Becky G\u2019s nails, by Kim Truong.<\/p>\n <\/span>Photo: Kim Truong<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n \u201cSoft chrome offers the best of both worlds: it\u2019s eye\u2011catching while still being understated,\u201d says Sarah Crespo, who is The GelBottle\u2019s Head of Education, The Americas, and affirms that sense of balance the soft chrome nail achieves. \u201cAs trends continue to move toward softer, more natural aesthetics, chrome adds just enough edge to make a look feel intentional rather than plain. Even the most minimal base becomes a statement when you add a delicate chrome finish.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cThe reflective finish adds dimension and extreme shine so even the simplest colors feel more luxe and eye-catching,\u201d says nail artist Hannah Taylor<\/a>, who credits Hailey Bieber<\/a> with popularizing the original look and keeping it going with her latest variations<\/a>. (Care of her go-to nail artist, Zola Ganzorigt<\/a>.)<\/p>\n Photo: Instagram (@by_hannahtaylor)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n![\"Soft](\"https:\/\/assets.vogue.com\/photos\/69e626d577721777d952b3da\/master\/w_1600%2Cc_limit\/SnapInsta.to_669816703_18586372114007302_6814704261034408064_n.jpg\"\/)
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