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Priyanka Chopra has become the latest A-lister to embrace the soft, natural manicure trend, following in the footsteps of Anne Hathaway and Victoria Beckham with a set of flattering nude “latte nails.” The star was first spotted wearing the understated shade at the New York premiere of The Cycle of Love, before sharing a closer look at her glossy manicure on Instagram this weekend.
Named for its soft, milky tone, the beige manicure marks a natural evolution of the “no-mani manicure” that made the rounds this summer. For the season ahead, expect creamier coffee hues and cozy, milky effects to replace sheer pinks and high-shine chromes.
“Latte nails are a really flattering evolution of the classic nude manicure,” says Susan Carroll, founder of Notting Hill beauty destination Young LDN. “Instead of the traditional pink or sheer nude, they take inspiration from creamy coffee shades, with everything from milky beige and caramel through to richer mocha tones. The result feels warm, polished, and expensive, while still being incredibly wearable.”
Finding Your Shade
The key benefit of this trend is that it can be effortlessly adapted to every skin tone. “On lighter skin, milky beige, soft taupe, and pink-toned latte shades work beautifully without washing out the hands,” Carroll explains. “Medium and olive skin tones can lean into warmer caramel, honey, and café au lait shades, while deeper skin tones look incredible with richer mocha, toffee, and chocolate-based nudes.”
She recommends choosing either a shade close to your natural skin tone for a seamless, elongated effect, or one a couple of shades lighter or deeper to create more contrast.
How to Wear It
In Chopra’s case, her warm, creamy latte tone complements her skin in a subtle, monochromatic manner. Regardless of whether you opt for a long-lasting in-salon manicure or an at-home polish, always finish with a high-gloss top coat for a fresh, luxurious feel. When it comes to shape, shorter, more natural nail styles are ideal for achieving that modern, effortless appeal.
