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Naomi Jamieson

9 chocolate brown nails to request this season, for a mani that is dripping in luxury

On the left is a close-up of a hand with 'cherry chocolate' square nails, by nail artist Fliss Alton/@gelsbyfliss, and on the right is a close-up of another hand with short chocolate nails by nail artist Julia Diogo/@paintedbyjools/ both featured in a white and grey marbled template, alongside two brown nail polish spills. .

We never need a reason to treat ourselves to chic chocolate brown nails, but autumn/winter really makes us crave cosy and creamy hues more than ever - especially where these nine, almost edible-looking (and deliciously-named) manicures come in.

When the chill sets in, the nail trends swiftly begin to pivot towards richer and moodier tones. Your dark reds, for example, as well as warm browns, burnt orange shades, and luxe-looking hints of black cherry. The same is certainly true for 2025, but there's one hue amongst the timeless cold-weather colour palette that is proving especially popular. Chocolate brown is, of course, a classic nail colour, but there's just something about being bundled in knitted jumpers and scarves that makes us want a hot cocoa-esque shade at our fingertips all the more.

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