15 Chrome Nail Ideas for September, From Glazed Berry Hues to Metallic Earth Tones

The Gist

• September marks the turnover from summer to fall, and with that, nail colors are getting deeper and earthier.

• Explore 15 chrome-coated nail ideas for the first month of fall ahead, from back-to-school-coded designs to quietly luxurious metallic details.

This September, nails are shifting from the splashy aquas and dragonfruit pinks of summer to luxe-looking neutrals, earth tones , and of course, classic berry polishes . Rather than blending into the background, these subdued colors stand out thanks to sparkling chrome details and sheer, shimmery overlays.

Icy blues and silvers are a popular choice for September, as are creamy, latte-inspired neutrals. On the brighter end of the spectrum, you'll find cheerful nail ideas that will remind you of back-to-school season , complete with colored pencil designs, starry doodles, and tie-dye swirls. For a moody manicure, look no further than glossy bordeaux or deep cherry red colors. Gold, silver, and clear chrome powders give every design an elevated touch, and take even the most minimalist single-dot nail art into a more memorable direction. 

Ahead, find 15 chrome nail ideas for September, complete with earth-toned auras, glazed berry shades, and gilded floral motifs.

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Sprinkle of Gold

What's great about chrome is that it makes even the simplest designs stand out. That's the case with this minimalist dot design, which looks like dainty gold jewelry.

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Gold Leaf

Gold leaf, but make it literal. Trailing chrome leaves connect a garland of berry-colored florals on these oval-shaped nails.

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Chromebré

Like we said, chrome will easily and quickly elevate any nail trend. These blue ombré nails have the perfect metallic finish.

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Put Down Your Pencils!

Start fall off right with this on-the-nose September design. With this chrome nail set, you'll always have a sharp No. 2 pencil pack on you.

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Chrome Florals

Immortalize summer flowers with this gold chrome floral design. The blooms look so elegant on top os a shimmery, cat-eye base.

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Earth Tones

Ring in the start of Virgo season with a richly patterned, earth-toned mani. This one features silver chrome detailing along with sage green cat-eye polish, an airbrushed fawn print, and a pop of sky blue.

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Berry Chrome

A coat of chrome takes a solid nail color from forgettable to statement-making. Opt for a classic fall hue, like this black cherry shade, under a clear chrome powder.

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Maximalist Details

Indulge in a highly intricate fall manicure, complete with a gem-studded accent nail, chrome linework, and a burnt orange, berry, and gold color palette.

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Black, White, and Gold

Break up black-and-white polka dots with a hint of tortoiseshell and some gold chrome sparkle. These gold accent nails are dripping with molten shine.

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All Stars

Feeling nostalgic this fall? Opt for this silver chrome set, with pink stars that look like the doodles in the margins of your middle school notebooks.

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Eternal Gold

These long coffin-shaped nails are the perfect canvas for whatever design you choose, but we absolutely adore this style. The gold chrome ombré magically and seamlessly turns into a glossy nude nail.

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Chrome Alone

Sometimes, little, isolated chrome designs are all you need for the perfect manicure. These cute and shiny metallic stars come together with a silver French tip and a nude cat-eye base.

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Velvet French

Using four nail trends at once? It's bold, but that's what's so great about nail art—there are no rules. This French manicure comprises velvet tips , non-traditional 3D squiggly lines, and, of course, our trend of the hour, metallic chrome to separate the light pink base from the tips.

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September Skies

Even though the September skies might sometimes be gray and gloomy, your nails don't need to be. Let the colors inspire you, using a few shades of gray and blue, but make them special with the shimmer of silver chrome.

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Chrome Details

This look proves that you never have to settle for a simple nail look if you are striving for something more—there is always a fun design just waiting to be created. These isolated chrome designs with gems and an aura base are an idea that we will be borrowing.

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