Enter this fall season with isolated chrome nails for ultimate chic and luxurious impact. Metallic details can turn your nails into accessories, enhancing your overall style. In this blog post, we feature six different ways you can create fall statement nails using isolated chrome and fall colors from the DVOK Four Seasons Collection. Learn the basics of isolated chrome design and products you’ll need to create shiny metallic nail embellishments.
DVOK Four Seasons Collection: Fall offers a beautiful palette of twelve syrup gel colors in warm browns, yellows, and soft jewel tones that evoke nostalgia for fall memories and moods of comfort found in soft blankets, knitted sweaters, and warm seasonal beverages. DVOK gels are TPO-free and HEMA-free, making them suitable for DIY artists or professional use in the salon. The gels have a smooth consistency for easy application and self-levels cohesively for a streak-free coat of color. For our isolated chrome fall nail looks, they make the perfect single-color base and can also be easily blended with one another for moody fall gradients.
Isolated chrome can be applied using metallic gels or metallic chrome powder. Metallic gels such as JIN.B IVY Vintage Metal Gel Liners make it easy to paint details using silver, gold, or rose gold gel in one step. JIN.B IVY Vintage Metal Gel Liners have a smooth texture and come with a fine microfiber brush to achieve delicate and fine line art. This method is great for painting flat and intricate details efficiently. However, if you’re looking for a little more dimension and shine, metallic nail powders are your best option.
For isolated chrome designs using nail powder, it is important to have a base that resists powder and prevents powder from sticking to unwanted areas. The chrome powder should only adhere to the painted gel design, not all over the nail surface. Applying a matte gel specially designed to be powder resistant is key. Nailbayo Doi Matte Top has a smooth consistency and serves as a non-wipe, non-yellowing, and soft matte finish while clearly displaying color. It also makes a perfect powder-resistant base for chrome isolation. The matte coat helps prevent chrome powder from sticking to unwanted areas of the nail. Excess powder can then be removed using a brush or sponge.
When using nail powders, it is essential to use non-wipe gel to paint details for the powder to adhere to. The non-wipe gel can be clear or have color. Using a non-wipe gel with color such as Kokoist Non Wipe Accessory Bond in black or white makes it easier to see what you are painting, but can also affect the appearance of the metal powder once it’s applied. Black non-wipe gel will typically make metallic powders appear darker and vintage while white makes metallic powders appear brighter and modern. Clear non-wipe gels such as JIN.B Ivy Multi Liner will create a more reflective metallic appearance.
For chrome powder application, non-wipe gels will typically need to be cured for only 30 seconds to allow the powder to adhere to it. Other non-wipe gels may need to be cured for 60 seconds. Chrome powder applications should appear smooth and shiny rather than grainy. If chrome powder appears grainy, the non-wipe gel should be cured for slightly longer. If chrome powder is not adhering to the non-wipe gel, the gel should be cured for slightly less time. For best results, follow gel or chrome powder instructions for chrome application. Otherwise, test out non-wipe gel and chrome powder combinations with your UV/LED nail lamp.
Finally, to help chrome designs last, it is essential to use a medium viscosity top gel to overlay the chrome design.
With these basic essentials of chrome isolation application, let’s dive into different isolated chrome designs to try out this fall season.
Prior to these designs, be sure to prep the nails and apply a base coat.
Dimensional or Textured Metallic Details
Abstract Ring
Abstract rings are an easy way to add minimalist metallic detailing to the nail. The curved details and variation in thickness of the metallic ring creates dimension and metallic shine.
For this look, apply DVOK DS-58. Cure for 60 seconds.
Apply a second coat for deeper color. Cure for 60 seconds. Apply Nailbayo Doi Matte Top. Cure for 60 seconds.
Use a liner brush with Kokoist Non Wipe Accessory Bond in black to paint a ring on the center of the nail surface. The shape does not have to be perfectly circular for a more abstract and organic effect. Cure for 30 seconds.
Apply Nailbayo Gold Mirror Powder onto the ring design with a sponge applicator.
Use a sponge to wipe or brush to dust off excess powder. Apply Mayo Plus Top Gel and cure for 60 seconds.
French Tip
Put a luxurious spin on French Tips using isolated chrome, keeping a classic nail look with a touch of luxury.
Apply DVOK DS-66. Cure for 60 seconds. Apply a second coat for a deeper color. Cure for 60 seconds. Apply Nailbayo Doi Matte Top. Cure for 60 seconds. Use a liner brush with Kokoist Non Wipe Accessory Bond in black to paint the desired French tip curve on the nail. Cure for 30 seconds.
Apply Nailbayo Gold Mirror Powder onto the French tip design with a sponge applicator. Dust off or wipe off excess powder. Apply Mayo Plus Top Gel and cure for 60 seconds.
Border Details
Metallic border details on the nail can create an edgy or elegant effect for ultimate statement nails.
For this look, apply DVOK DS-63. Cure for 60 seconds. Apply a second coat. Cure for 60 seconds. Apply Nailbayo Doi Matte Top. Cure for 60 seconds. Use a liner brush with Kokoist Non Wipe Accessory Bond in black to paint the desired border details at the base and tip of the nail. Paint additional abstract lines or shapes on the sides or center of the nail.
Cure for 30 seconds.
Apply Prism Powder in Deep Silver onto the gel design with a sponge applicator.
Use a sponge to wipe off excess powder. Apply Mayo Plus Top Gel and cure for 60 seconds.
Chrome Accents
Chrome accents can add a striking effect, complimenting a multi-colored base.
For this look, apply DVOK DS-68. Cure for 60 seconds. Use a short liner brush to apply other DVOK fall colors in different areas of the nail surface. Wipe off excess gel from the bottle brush of DS-68 and use the brush to gently blend the colors. Once the gradient effect is achieved, cure for 60 seconds.
Apply Nailbayo Doi Matte Top. Cure for 60 seconds. Use a liner brush with Kokoist Non Wipe Accessory Bond in black to paint a branch of leaves and a stem on the nail.
Cure for 30 seconds.
Apply Nailbayo Gold Mirror Powder onto the design with a sponge applicator.
Wipe off excess powder. Apply Mayo Plus Top Gel and cure for 60 seconds.
Flat Metallic Details
Minimal Lines
Minimal metallic lines can add a subtle touch of sophistication. Minimal lines can be straight for a clean look or more organic for a charismatic effect.
For this look, apply DVOK DS-68. Cure for 60 seconds. Apply a second coat for more apparent color. Cure for 60 seconds. Use JIN.B Ivy Metal Gel Liner Silver to paint a curved line across the nail.
Cure for 60 seconds. Apply top gel. Cure for 60 seconds.
Outlines
Metallic gel is an efficient way to add metallic outlines to design patterns on the nail in one easy step, adding sophisticated artistry to any nail design.
Apply DVOK DS-68. Cure for 60 seconds. Apply a second coat for more apparent color. Cure for 60 seconds. Use desired colors from the DVOK fall collection to paint leaves on the nail.
Cure for 60 seconds.
Use JIN.B Ivy Metal Gel Liner Silver to outline some of the leaves.
Cure for 60 seconds.
Apply top gel. Cure for 60 seconds.
Painted Details
Efficiently paint metallic details such as stars on the nails.
After prep and base, apply DVOK DS-61. Cure for 60 seconds. Apply a second coat for more apparent color. Cure for 60 seconds. Use JIN.B Ivy Metal Gel Liner Silver to paint a six-point star at the center of the nail.
Add dots and smaller stars around the center star. Cure for 60 seconds. Apply top gel. Cure for 60 seconds.
Isolated chrome designs instantly upgrade any manicure and can be adapted to any style. Chrome powder offers ultimate metallic shine and dimension while metallic gel provides efficiency and subtle touches. If you are looking to elevate your nails this season, try out these isolated chrome techniques with the DVOK Four Seasons Collection: Fall colors for seasonal style and expression.
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