# Liquid Chrome Manicures Ciate's Liquid Metallic Nail Polish is an Alternative to Gel or Powder By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-03-30 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metallic-nail-polish References: [hellogiggles](http://hellogiggles.com/ciate-london-first-liquid-mirror-chrome-nail-polish/?utm_campaign=twittersocialflow&utm_source=Social&utm_medium=Twitter) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/BSB1E4IAc_V/?taken-by=ciatelondon) Ciate London will soon be offering a new one-step product to help beauty consumers achieve a perfect [metallic nail polish manicure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glow-getter-nail-luminizer) straight out of the bottle. Typically, creating the look of liquid mirror chrome nails requires the use of a [sticker, foil, powder or gel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nail-patch), but for the past three years, Ciate has been working on an innovative new product that will soon be available to consumers. The results that can be created with just a swipe of the nail polish brush are comparable to what one might receive from a [professional nail salon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ardell-1-step-gel-polish), but at a much lower cost. While there are plenty of nail polish products on the market that offer a metallic finish, this one sets itself apart by boasting a liquid-like mirror finish. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/cosmetics) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Easy Metallic Manicures:** One-step products like Ciate's liquid metallic nail polish make it easier for consumers to achieve a perfect metallic manicure without the need for extra tools or steps. - **Cost-effective Nail Salon Alternatives:** Ciate's liquid metallic nail polish provides salon-quality results at a much lower cost, disrupting the traditional nail salon industry. - **Innovative Mirror Finish:** Ciate's liquid metallic nail polish stands out by offering a liquid-like mirror finish, introducing a new level of innovation in the nail polish market. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Beauty and Cosmetics:** The beauty and cosmetics industry can explore opportunities to incorporate one-step metallic nail polish products like Ciate's, catering to the growing demand for convenient and high-quality nail finishes. - **Nail Salons:** Nail salons can embrace Ciate's liquid metallic nail polish as a disruptive innovation and offer it as an alternative to traditional nail salon services, attracting customers who desire cost-effective professional results. - **Nail Polish Manufacturing:** Nail polish manufacturers can capitalize on the trend of liquid mirror finishes by developing and marketing products that offer similar innovative mirror-like results, capturing the interest of beauty consumers looking for unique nail polish options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Innovative Nail Product Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nail-products.md) - [Multidimensional Press-On Nails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiss-colorfx-by-impress.md) - [Chromatic Cowgirl-Inspired Nail Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-west-chrome-collection.md) - [Gem-Infused Nail Polishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fabled-gemgel.md) - [Four-In-One Nail Polishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fourinone-nail-polis.md) - [Magnetic Nail Polish Strips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-nail-polish-strip.md) - [Ultra-Chic Gel Nail Wraps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mylee.md) - [At-Home Cat-Eye Nail Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cateye-nail.md) - [Two-Step Nail Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gel-couture-collection.md)