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There’s no denying it: chocolate brown nails are scrumptious. Rich chocolate shades and creamy latte beiges took over this fall, and the color’s rise in popularity needs no explanation (but we’ll give one anyway). Aside from being one of the season’s biggest color trends across fashion and beauty, brown has also taken the place of popular neutral manicure shades.
It’s just so pretty. So, it’s only fitting that as we hit fall’s peak, brown chrome nails are due for their moment.
You might remember Hailey Bieber’s chocolate-glazed nails, which launched the chrome and brown combination craze years ago. However, the current trend spans shiny toffees, caramels, and even coppers. Ahead, we’ve rounded up a handful of brown chrome nail inspiration to recreate this season and beyond.
Abstract Chocolate French
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After applying chrome powder to your brown polish, use a thin brush to create a French design with a darker shade of brown. The light and deep brown contrast, plus the chrome, makes for the prettiest finish.
Chrome Swirls
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Like cream (and a little edible glitter) in your coffee, this swirly manicure employs a number of pretty brown chrome shades for a cozy, shimmery look.
Classic Brown Chrome
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The classic brown chrome manicure consists of two things: brown polish and a chrome finish—that’s it. Pick a chocolate-colored polish of your choice and top it with a reflective finish.
Moscow Mule Chrome
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The “Moscow mule” nail trend took off on TikTok last fall, and shows no sign of slowing down. The look starts with a black polish as a base, topped with a copper chrome powder to create a shiny copper finish (like the outside of a Moscow mule mug).
3D French
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Re-imagine the classic French manicure with this molten set. The drippy design combined with the brown chrome finish creates a luxurious, melted manicure.
Latte Chrome
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Started by Hailey Bieber, the latte chrome manicure features a lighter beige shade with a soft, shiny chrome finish. Try it at home using OPI’s It Never Ends as the base, and then top it with Olive & June’s Mermaid Effect Top Coat or Essie’s Gilded Galaxy Nail Polish.
Chocolate Drizzle
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These nails look good enough to eat. You can customize a classic French design with a dripping detail that looks just like a chocolate drizzle.
Cinnamon Sugar
@rhode / Instagram
Remember when Bieber announced her limited-edition Cinnamon Roll Rhode Lip Tint with a matching manicure that fit right into her love of dessert-themed beauty? The look featured a cinnamon shade with a cool, reflective finish.
Cat Eye Tips
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A nude base looks good with any color tip—that’s part of the French manicure’s beauty. But brown cat eye tips?! I don’t know how it could get better.
Toffee Shine
@melanated.mani / Instagram
“Toffee” chrome nails put a delicious spin on regular nude polish. Selena Gomez popularized the lighter brown shade and chrome pairing, which, with her co-sign, became one of the biggest nail color trends this fall.
Bronzy Brown Chrome
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These bronzy nails feel like the quiet-luxury-approved take on the brown chrome nail trend. The reflective nature of the rich brown polish makes each nail look like a piece of fine art.
Brown Frosted Tips
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Use softer shades of brown polish to create a pretty ombré French design. Spanning bronze to cinnamon shades, each nail features opaque chrome polish on the tips. The metallic sparkles add an extra dose of shine.
Mahogany Chrome
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There are so many rich brown shades to choose from, but mahogany is definitely one of the most striking. This chrome manicure features a deep brown polish with hints of warm, amber tones.
Thinking Pink
@melanated.mani / Instagram
Pink is a shade that defies the seasons, and it looks so cute with brown. Try switching up your chocolate-y chrome mani by adding in some soft rose-shaded
Autumn Stars
@phoebesummernails/Instagram
While these brown chrome French tips would look amazing on their own, the addition of tiny studs and rhinestoned gold stars only helps the look. It’s giving Autumn equinox, no?
@melanated.mani / Instagram
There’s no denying it: chocolate brown nails are scrumptious. Rich chocolate shades and creamy latte beiges took over this fall, and the color’s rise in popularity needs no explanation (but we’ll give one anyway). Aside from being one of the season’s biggest color trends across fashion and beauty, brown has also taken the place of popular neutral manicure shades.
It’s just so pretty. So, it’s only fitting that as we hit fall’s peak, brown chrome nails are due for their moment.
You might remember Hailey Bieber’s chocolate-glazed nails, which launched the chrome and brown combination craze years ago. However, the current trend spans shiny toffees, caramels, and even coppers. Ahead, we’ve rounded up a handful of brown chrome nail inspiration to recreate this season and beyond.
Abstract Chocolate French
@heygreatnails / Instagram
After applying chrome powder to your brown polish, use a thin brush to create a French design with a darker shade of brown. The light and deep brown contrast, plus the chrome, makes for the prettiest finish.
Chrome Swirls
@heygreatnails/Instagram
Like cream (and a little edible glitter) in your coffee, this swirly manicure employs a number of pretty brown chrome shades for a cozy, shimmery look.
Classic Brown Chrome
@klawsbysonia / instagram
The classic brown chrome manicure consists of two things: brown polish and a chrome finish—that’s it. Pick a chocolate-colored polish of your choice and top it with a reflective finish.
Moscow Mule Chrome
@phoebesummernails / Instagram
The “Moscow mule” nail trend took off on TikTok last fall, and shows no sign of slowing down. The look starts with a black polish as a base, topped with a copper chrome powder to create a shiny copper finish (like the outside of a Moscow mule mug).
3D French
@myprettyset/Instagram
Re-imagine the classic French manicure with this molten set. The drippy design combined with the brown chrome finish creates a luxurious, melted manicure.
Latte Chrome
@klawsbysonia / Instagram
Started by Hailey Bieber, the latte chrome manicure features a lighter beige shade with a soft, shiny chrome finish. Try it at home using OPI’s It Never Ends as the base, and then top it with Olive & June’s Mermaid Effect Top Coat or Essie’s Gilded Galaxy Nail Polish.
Chocolate Drizzle
@lolo.nailedit / Instagram
These nails look good enough to eat. You can customize a classic French design with a dripping detail that looks just like a chocolate drizzle.
Cinnamon Sugar
@rhode / Instagram
Remember when Bieber announced her limited-edition Cinnamon Roll Rhode Lip Tint with a matching manicure that fit right into her love of dessert-themed beauty? The look featured a cinnamon shade with a cool, reflective finish.
Cat Eye Tips
@klawsbysonia/Instagram
A nude base looks good with any color tip—that’s part of the French manicure’s beauty. But brown cat eye tips?! I don’t know how it could get better.
Toffee Shine
@melanated.mani / Instagram
“Toffee” chrome nails put a delicious spin on regular nude polish. Selena Gomez popularized the lighter brown shade and chrome pairing, which, with her co-sign, became one of the biggest nail color trends this fall.
Bronzy Brown Chrome
@iramshelton / Instagram
These bronzy nails feel like the quiet-luxury-approved take on the brown chrome nail trend. The reflective nature of the rich brown polish makes each nail look like a piece of fine art.
Brown Frosted Tips
@nailboxla / Instagram
Use softer shades of brown polish to create a pretty ombré French design. Spanning bronze to cinnamon shades, each nail features opaque chrome polish on the tips. The metallic sparkles add an extra dose of shine.
Mahogany Chrome
@melanated.mani / instagram
There are so many rich brown shades to choose from, but mahogany is definitely one of the most striking. This chrome manicure features a deep brown polish with hints of warm, amber tones.
Thinking Pink
@melanated.mani / Instagram
Pink is a shade that defies the seasons, and it looks so cute with brown. Try switching up your chocolate-y chrome mani by adding in some soft rose-shaded
Autumn Stars
@phoebesummernails/Instagram
While these brown chrome French tips would look amazing on their own, the addition of tiny studs and rhinestoned gold stars only helps the look. It’s giving Autumn equinox, no?
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