Unless you’ve found yourself detached from all forms of social media in recent months, I’m sure you’ll have noticed that brown is having a moment—particularly when it comes to nail trends. What began with chocolate brown’s takeover of our wardrobe and beauty routines last autumn, developed into Pantone’s 2025 colour of the year, mocha mousse, and now, it’s a cosy brown brown nail trend that’s taking hold. This autumn, get ready to embrace nutmeg nails.
What Are Nutmeg Nails?
Sitting between a warm brown and a rust orange hue, nutmeg nails are both rich and elegant in appearance, making them the ultimate autumn nail colour. The cosy brown nail look feels reminiscent of, you guessed it, ground nutmeg, hence its name, yet also taps into toffee brown tones as well as lighter warm brown hues, too. As a result, nutmeg nails look comforting, cosy and perfectly in tune with this time of year.
Plus, when paired with crisp, clean cuticle work and a high-shine glossy top coat, there’s no denying that nutmeg nails look incredibly expensive while also offering a fresher, softer take than the darker brown nails we’ve seen trending in recent months. Want to see for yourself? Here are the best nutmeg nail looks to prove it…
Best Nutmeg Nail Inspiration
Nail artist Mateja’s clean manicure shows the autumnal hue at its best.
Nutmeg nails offer a warmer take than, say, chocolate or mocha brown tones.
Why not incorporate nail art for a fun autumnal nail look?
These nutmeg half moons are a chic choice.
A shimmery nutmeg tone is a great choice come party season.
Best Nutmeg Nail Products
A darker nutmeg tone for a more autumnal feel.
Gel polish lovers should add Glossify’s Spice to their collection.
Nutmeg nails look just as great with a little shimmer in them.
Don’t forget your top coat.
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