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Jaw-Dropping Ways to Wear Metallic Nails

Turn heads with eye-catching metallic nail art designs that will draw attention to your fingers

Metallic nails are all the rage for 2017, and it's no surprise why. Shiny polishes easily go from day to night and coordinate with any number of outfits in your closet. Plus, they're totally eye-catching. Check out these 10 looks for metallic nails that will have you ready to try this trendy style.

Lily James' metallic nails coordinate with her gown for a show-stopping red carpet look
Lily James' metallic nails coordinate with her gown for a show-stopping red carpet look

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Negative Space
Instead of going for a fully metallic look, leave some parts of your nails their natural color. Use tape to block off one section of each nail while painting it with a chrome polish. Remove the tape when the polish dries. Then, add gold or silver accents with a small brush or toothpick.

Metallic negative space nails
Metallic negative space nails
Image via @hannahroxit

Chevron
A stamping technique allows you to add a detailed chevron pattern in a metallic gold polish on top of a classic seafoam green. Roll your nail from one side of the stamping plate to the other for a clean application.

Chevron metallic nail design
Chevron metallic nail design
Image via thenailasaurus.com

Glitter Statement Nail
A simple silver polish job is a sleek and refined way to wear metallic nails. Add a pop of texture to the look by painting one fingernail on each hand with a glitter polish in a coordinating shade of silver.

Metallic nails with a glitter statement nail
Metallic nails with a glitter statement nail
Image via @withlovekarissa

Two-Tone
When you use both gold and silver for your metallic nails, your fingers will match any jewelry you wear. Use a sparkly gold polish near the cuticles and fill in the rest of the nail with a glittery silver one.

Two-toned metallic nails
Two-toned metallic nails
Image via incoco.com

Thin Stripe
A simple gold stripe against a solid blue background incorporates a small but bold metallic touch into your look. This classy style works for both the office and casual weekends.

Thin metallic stripe detail on colorful nails
Thin metallic stripe detail on colorful nails
Image via @hannahroxit

Foil Flecks
Nail foils are an easy way to add metallic elements to your nails. Paint your nails with a solid colored nail polish in a cream finish, and while the polish is still tacky, use tweezers to stick tiny pieces of foil on top. Finish the process with a few layers of top coat.

Metallic foil flecks on colorful nails
Metallic foil flecks on colorful nails
Image via thenailasaurus.com

Mirror
One of the most striking ways to wear metallic nails is with mirror polish. A salon can do this manicure style for you, but products like Born Pretty Mirror Nail Polish, $9.99, allow you to apply this reflective look at home.

Mirrored metallic nails
Mirrored metallic nails
Image via @motatya

Mermaid Scales
Give yourself a fanciful look with mermaid nails. Use a glittery gold polish to paint your nails. Then, use a black nail art pen, such as the Sally Hansen I Heart Nail Art Pen, $6.49, to design a scale pattern on each nail.

Metallic mermaid scales nail design
Metallic mermaid scales nail design
Image via chalkboardnails.com

Polka Dots
Polka dots in a metallic shade are a playful way to rock metallic nails. The shimmering spots look stunning against a glossy sleek background.

Metallic polka dot nail art
Metallic polka dot nail art
Image via thedailyvarnish.com

Ombre
An ombre design is a great way to incorporate bright colors into your metallic nails. A springy green shade of metallic polish and a darker green variety blend beautifully to create a gradient look.

Ombre metallic nails
Ombre metallic nails
Image via acidtrix.com

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