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In the era of yummy trends like strawberry makeup, cotton candy nails, and vanilla chai hair, social media’s hunger for food-adjacent beauty is ever-growing. So naturally, we turned to the most crave-worthy treat of all to find our fall nail inspo: chocolate. The unofficial color of the cozy season, brown is a no-fail shade to add to your manicure lineup. Ahead, we’ve rounded up 19 chic brown nail ideas that will take you through autumn and beyond. Scroll on to find your next mani.
Chocolate-Covered Almonds
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Sleek and simple, almond-shaped nails with glossy brown polish will pair perfectly with your go-to sweater.
Matte French
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If you’re not ready to fully dive into brown nails, a dainty French manicure is the best way to test the waters without fully committing.
Assorted Chocolates
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Whether you prefer dark, milk, or white chocolate, we guarantee you’ll eat this mani up.
Half-and-Half
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Brown and black have long been kept apart, but this half-and-half design proves they complement each other flawlessly.
Glossy Tips
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These nails make us want a Hershey’s bar real bad. Matte brown with glossy tips achieves just the right balance of subtle and statement-making.
Just Leafy
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Nothing is more quintessentially fall than leaves. This leafy manicure, with a base in shades of brown, can take you from September through November.
Chrome, Calm, Collected
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Chrome nails have been trending on NailTok all year, and this bronze mani is begging to be wrapped around a PSL.
A Touch of Barbiecore
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The brown base makes these sweet pink hearts really pop—for those who haven’t quite let go of Barbiecore.
Simple Latte
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Latte nails, inspired by the beloved beverage, have been spotted on celebs like Jennifer Lopez and Hailey Bieber—need we say more?
Glossy Flowers
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If your preferred season wavers between spring and fall, try this brown floral manicure—it’s the best of both worlds.
Femme Line Art
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What better way to celebrate the female form than with hand-drawn silhouette nails?
Teddy Bear French
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Warm and fuzzy, this almond-shaped French manicure with dimensional tips reminds us of one trusty stuffed animal.
Dramatic Half-and-Half
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Yet another example of brown and black’s iconic duo status, this dramatic half-and-half manicure is perfectly proportional.
Matte Assorted Chocolates
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If a glossy set of assorted chocolates feels too bold, try a more subdued matte finish manicure.
Leopard Lines
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An elevated leopard print paired with solid brown polish will have people stopping in their tracks to compliment your nails.
Baby Blues
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Brown and baby blue might just be our new favorite color combo, thanks to this chic and unique French mani.
Ferrero Rocher
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We know—these nails look absolutely delicious. They’re giving us major Ferrero Rocher vibes thanks to the touch of gold foil.
Negative Space
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If you’re looking for a design with some groovy flair, this swirly negative space manicure is it.
Matte Hearts
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A clean and smooth matte brown mani (reminiscent of a certain chocolate hazelnut treat…) with cutout hearts really spreads the love.
