Wake Up Your Fall Nail Rotation With These 19 Espresso Manicure Ideas
Is it that sweet? I guess so.
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@lolo.nailedit / Instagram
Espresso used to be a simple coffee order. Now, it’s a hair color, a bonafide fashion staple, and, thanks to Sabrina Carpenter, a pop smash hit. The shade also makes for a great manicure—and gives a whole new meaning to Carpenter’s “one touch and I brand-newed it for ya.”
As the weather drops and the layers pile on, espresso is a staple in our mani color rotation. One particular beauty writer—hi, it’s me—is even sporting the hue as she types these very words. Ahead, I’ve rounded up 15 of my favorite manicure ideas that are so me espresso (the last one, I swear).
French Press
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@amyle.nails/Instagram
Espresso is Italian, but in this case, it’s pretty French. Replace the traditional white tips with espresso for a steamy twist on a classic.
Fudge-y Espresso
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@overglowedit/Instagram
You don’t have to complicate things: A fudge-y brown espresso shade like this one looks so chic on its own. Seek out one with a warm undertone for that deep chocolatey effect.
A Touch of Cream
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@betina_goldstein/Instagram
Listen… sometimes you want your coffee black, and sometimes you want a touch of cream. It’s okay to like both! You can even reflect your varying tastes in your manicure.
Criss-Cross Coffee
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@heluviee/Instagram
This criss-cross effect provides a more geometric take on French tips. It looks especially great in two contrasting colors, like this espresso-white duo.
Latte Swirls
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@brushedbyb_/Instagram
It’s like latte foam art but better. Mix and match your favorite coffee-inspired shades for a swirling, free-flowing manicure design like this one.
Espresso + Glaze
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@klawsbysonia/Instagram
You know what would be really good with an espresso? A glazed donut. As you can see above, it’s a good manicure idea, too.
Cups at the Cuffs
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@melanated.mani / Instagram
Speaking of coffee: Is it just us, or does this abstract set look like a cup of coffee if you squint your eyes just so? Either way, the blend of espresso, cream, and milk chocolate shades looks good enough to eat.
Dark Roast
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@betina_goldstein/Instagram
Lean into that dark winter aesthetic by pairing brown with black. The color combo is majorly on trend right now—on the runway and fingertips.
Sparkling Espresso
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@samrosenails/Instagram
Make your espresso manicure merry and bright with a healthy dose of gold sparkles. The gold and brown tones complement one another perfectly.
Speckled Sips
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@melanated.mani/Instagram
Another stunning example of brown and gold, this manicure’s matte finish really emphasizes the beautiful contrast between the shades.
Drink It Up
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@brushedbyb_/Instagram
It doesn’t get much easier than a “box of chocolates” Skittle manicure in shades of caramel and coffee brown—and it doesn’t get much more beautiful, either.
Shades of Coffee
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@amyle.nails/Instagram
Here, all the colors of the coffee rainbow come together in delicious, organic swirls and curves. Its understated elegance to the max.
Abstract Espresso
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@disseynails/Instagram
Use espresso and brown-toned shades to create an abstract work of art on your nails. Don’t worry too much about the particular design—just keep things natural and easy.
Negative Space Accents
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@heluviee/Instagram
A negative space mani is always a good idea. Keep things simple with just one or two accent nails—it’ll help the negative space stand out.
Bean There
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@myprettyset / Instagram
Go literal and accent an espresso martini with 3D coffee beans. You can create them with builder gel, matte brown polish, and a lot of patience–or by taking this picture to a talented nail artist as inspo.
Checkered Coffee
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@nailsby.hails/Instagram
All smiles over here. The almost-sheer effect of this espresso shade and the mismatched checkerboard design really make this set stand out.
Swirls and Twirls
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@pop_polished/Instagram
Let the espresso do the talking as the detailing shade, as seen above. This manicure is downright mesmerizing.
Coffin Tips
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@afreshset/Instagram
If you like your coffee to taste well rounded but like your nails cut straight across, this is the look for you. Coffin tips make everything just a little cooler.
Animal Print
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@heluviee/Instagram
This manicure is the nail art equivalent of wearing a cute animal print coat while sipping your favorite coffee and gabbing with friends. The shiny espresso polish and funky cheetah tips compliment each other so well.
Source URL: https://www.byrdie.com/espresso-manicure-ideas-11839696
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