Nail Trends To Try This Season

From mirror-like chrome finishes to hand-painted micro florals, this season's manicure trends embrace elegant details while remaining practical enough for everyday wear.

What's trending

• Chrome and glazed finishes layered over soft neutral base colors.
• Micro floral designs on one or two accent nails instead of decorating every nail.
• Milky nude shades that offer a modern alternative to the classic French manicure.

Many of these designs look far more complex than they actually are. The popular glazed chrome effect, for example, is created by buffing chrome powder over a slightly tacky top coat—a technique that's surprisingly easy to recreate at home with the right tools.