Dua Lipa Brings Back Coloured Chrome Nails The Winter Trend to Keep on Your Radar

Just when we thought we had seen every possible version of chrome nails, Dua Lipa gives us another reason to fall in love with the trend. The singer, who has never been afraid to experiment with her beauty looks, recently shared a manicure on Instagram that has caught everyone's attention. This time, she traded the usual silver and pearly finishes for a deep emerald green with a magnetic, light-reflecting effect.

Dubbed the midnight emerald cat-eye, the manicure brings together two finishes that make it particularly interesting. The rich green shade gives it a classic winter feel, while the shifting metallic reflections add and an almost velvet-like glow. The result changes depending on how the light hits the nails.

The manicure was spotted as Dua attended the London Literature Festival with her Service95 Book Club, and she appeared to keep the same nail look for the 2026 WSJ. Magazine Innovator Awards. Needless to say, it did not go unnoticed.

What makes this look worth paying attention to is how it gives the familiar chrome trend a seasonal update. Rather than relying on the traditional silver or rose-gold finish we saw a lot of, coloured chrome introduces richer shades into the mix. Deep burgundy, rich purple, midnight blue and forest green all become more interesting when paired with a reflective finish. It is a simple way to make a manicure feel more dressed up without going over the top.

If you want to recreate Dua's look, the secret is in the layering. Nail experts recommend starting with a black gel base to create a darker, richer background, followed by a deep green magnetic cat-eye polish. The magnetic pigment creates the shifting reflections, while a glossy top coat seals everything in.

So, if you are already thinking about your next winter manicure, you might want to save Dua Lipa's latest nail look as inspiration.

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