Dark brown nails for summer promise luxury, rain or shine - as these 5 looks prove

On the left is a close-up of two hands with a dark, chocolate brown manicure by nail artist Julia Diogo (@paintedbyjools) and on the right, a close-up of a hand with a chestnut manicure by Mateja Novakovic (@matejanova). Both featured on a white and grey marbled template with brown nail polish spills.

While bright, juicy shades are often the go-to this time of year, dark brown nails for summer are proving very popular. Deservedly so, as they double as the chicest of transitional manicures.

So far this season, the 2025 nail trends have ushered in everything from zingy sorbet nails to creamy, dessert-inspired neutrals (like the oh-so-popular and deliciously-sounding OPI Tiramisu for Two polish). Now though, as we officially enter 'late' summer and begin the countdown to autumn, we're spotting another potentially unexpected look emerging. Think dark chestnut shades and rich, wine-like reddish browns, offering both warmth and style, as well as perfectly bridging the gap between summer's intense solar nails and the cosier, cold-weather colour palette we'll soon be embracing.