Sage Chrome Nails Are Spring 2024's Twist On The Ever-Lasting Glazed Donut Trend

Looking for your next go-to manicure for spring? Pastels are classic, but this year, we're all about the fashion-forward, minimalist-approved springtime vibes of sage green, especially when given a glam edge with a sweet chrome finish. Enter the sage chrome manicure, this spring's next must-have nail look.

Sage green takes its name from a plant of the same color and name, and as a mid-tone green, it falls in line with hues like matcha and pistachio. While it can manifest in darker or lighter shades, all varieties of sage green tend to have cooler, gray-blue undertones. This stands in elegant juxtaposition to typical spring greens like lime and chartreuse, which are more yellow-based.

Achieving the glazed aspect of sage chrome nails is all about that gentle shimmer. Classic glazed donut manicures — and even Hailey Bieber's pink-hued glazed manicure upgrade — use chrome powder to add shine and depth to the final look. Less chrome will keep things soft and subtle, while more chrome will take things in a fiercer, more overtly metallic direction. Not sure which approach is for you? From barely there hints of neutral green to vibrant and eye-catching manicures, there are plenty of ways to style sage chrome nails for spring 2024.

Almond-tipped nails are a timeless and reliable choice to complement your sage chrome manicure this season. Their gentle curve pairs beautifully with the equally soft hue of sage, creating an eminently classy look that goes with every outfit. For extra length and drama, try the trendy almondetto nail shape, a happy medium between almond tips and stiletto nails.

For a slightly moodier take on the sage chrome manicure, consider a darker shade of sage. Dark-toned sage still has the signature blue-gray undertone, keeping the color cool, but presents it in a deeper, more foresty hue. As you live your best life this spring and summer, dark sage is a great way to play around with earthy vibes and embody your ideal warm weather persona — from the garden-centric tomato girl aesthetic to witchy, woodland faerie-inspired styles.

Whether you prefer your take on sage green to be misty, ethereal, and desaturated or more deep and herbal, you can set off the look with metallic accents and other ornamentation. Add warmth with gold accents, emphasize sage's naturally cool tones with silver, or even play on the chrome's inherent sheen with pearlescent beads.

For a finish that's less pastry-like and more reflective, you can double down on the chrome effect for your sage green manicure. Shiny to the extreme, high-gloss chrome will lighten and brighten your sage nails, imbuing extra springtime freshness in the look. Consider these sage chrome nails a chic alternative to typical pastels like mint, which can sometimes skew a little too youthful.

Because sage green is such a versatile shade, it's a perfect candidate for gorgeous ombré, gradient, or even color-changing chrome nails. Let the color transform from nail bed to tip, slightly offset the hue on each successive finger, or try out thermo nails that shift like a mood ring depending on the temperature. Sage pairs especially well with cool neutrals and earth tones like ivory, taupe, and dusky rose.