Use this chrome design as inspo at your next nail appointment.

If you’re a DIY nail pro (we see you!

), here are the steps to get the look.

Molten Lava Nails trend, swirled metallic nails

Photo:Nails: by Zoey at Lady Panda Nail,@ladypanda.nyc

So don’t stress about adhering to the steps perfectly.

How to Get a Molten Mani

Step 1

Manicure and prep your nails fornail art.

For a refresher,click here(stopping after step 7).

Step 2

Begin with two coats of a lighter, milky, orsheershimmer shade.

“This will allow the molten design to really stand out and pop,” explains Kandalec.

Step 5

Repeat the process on the rest of your nails.

This way, the gel will still be warm from the lamp.

Kandalec suggests using metallic accents or shell pieces.

Then lock it all in with a clear, shinytop coat, then cure it.

Voilaa molten mani that is major eye candy.