This Is, Hands Down, the Chicest Way to Do Festive Nails This Winter
Chocolate brown nails are definitely having a moment. This manicure trend is all over my Instagram feed, with the hashtag #chocolatebrownnails gaining almost 300,000 views on TikTok alone. But as chic as this colour is, I can't help but think that it's not very festive. However, it seems that there's a new brown nail trend taking over, and it's perfect for this time of year. I'm talking about brown chrome nails. I'm sure you've all seen chrome nails before, but for the colder months, have you considered opting for a deep, chocolatey brown hue with a pearlescent, chrome finish? In my opinion, it's the perfect way to bring a little bit of sophistication to your Christmas mani.
The hashtag #brownchromenails already has over six million views on TikTok, giving the chocolate brown nail trend a serious run for its money. There's something about the super-shiny, iridescent effect that makes this mani so stunning, and it's such an elevated way to incorporate a little bit of glitz and glamour into your nails. Don't believe me? I've spent hours finding some of the best brown chrome manicures on Instagram, so keep scrolling for all the inspiration you need. I've also rounded up some of my favourite nail polishes so that you can re-create the look at home. Don't say I don't treat you…
Brown Chrome Nail Inspiration
This manicure looks so expensive.
Gold jewellery pairs so well with the deep brown shade.
Hailey Bieber is rocking a full brown chrome look here, nails included.
In my opinion, this is the perfect Christmas Day manicure.
Just so chic.
The brown chrome nail trend works so well with both long and short nail shapes.
Even Lily James is a fan.
Look at that shine!
Get The Look at Home:
A couple of coats of this nail polish will have everyone thinking you spent hours at the salon.
For those of you who like something a little bit darker, opt for this Dior shade.
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Beauty Pie has created a beautiful coppery brown polish.
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Grace Lindsay is the junior beauty editor at Who What Wear UK. At the age of 18 she decided to train as a makeup artist before going on to study english and media at Goldsmiths University. It was during that time that she explored her love for journalism by interning at a small beauty start-up based in Shoreditch. Since then, she has worked at a number of publications including Marie Claire and Hello!, where her love for all things beauty continued to grow.
As Who What Wear UK's junior beauty editor, she covers everything from the latest hair trends to the stand-out makeup products of the season.
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