The 68th Grammy Awards on 1 February showcased a strong trend towards chrome finishes and 3D embellishments on celebrity nails. These designs, seen on stars like Zara Larsson, KATSEYE, Olivia Dean, Teddy Swims, Sabrina Carpenter, Doechii, and Kehlani, highlight popular aesthetic directions for the season.
Zara Larsson's 3D beaded yellow nails, created by Juan Alvear using Aprés Nail, complemented her sequinned outfit. KATSEYE opted for cohesive silver chrome looks from OPI, featuring metallic French tips and 3D accents, courtesy of Naomi Yasuda. Olivia Dean's Best New Artist win coincided with a pink-nude base adorned with rhinestones, by Eri Ishizu using OPI.
Juan Alvear also designed a mixed-media manicure for Teddy Swims, incorporating blue, black, grey, and white with 3D silver charms and chrome via Aprés Nail. Sabrina Carpenter's pearlescent French tips, a collaboration between Zola Ganzorigt and OPI's Kyoto Pearl and Tin Man Can Chrome Powder, echoed her dress's elegance.
Rachel Sun created a 'vintage chrome' look for Doechii, using Aprés Nail for copper chrome French tips and suggesting bold pedicures will be prominent in 2026. Kehlani's gold chrome-outlined nude almond tips, finished with pearls by Johana Castillo using Aprés Nail, also demonstrated the metal trend.
These high-profile appearances suggest a significant consumer interest in advanced nail art techniques. For salons, integrating these chrome and 3D embellishment services offers a clear opportunity to align with current trends. The consistent use of brands like Aprés Nail and OPI by celebrity artists also points to the importance of quality product partnerships in achieving sought-after professional finishes.
