35 brown nails to try this winter, from Bambi to espresso

Brown and blue nails

An unexpected colour combination that totally works, give your brown nails a hint of blue shimmer for a point of difference.

Brown rainbow nails

While brown isn’t a colour typically associated with rainbows, there’s something that works so well with this graffiti-like spray of technicolour on a dark brown manicure.

Mocha latte nails

Just like a delicious warming cup of mocha latte, these swirling brown nails are hot!

Brown cat-eye swirl nails

Just when you thought cat-eye nails couldn’t be any more mesmerising, @heygreatnails takes them to new sparkly heights. Carefully layering different shades of brown cat-eye nail polish, the result is a manicure that looks like it’s constantly moving.

Brown glitter nails

The festive season might be over, but that doesn’t mean you can’t bring a bit of sparkle into the new year with you.

Brown glassy nails

The next evolution for cat-eye nails, a super fine glassy finish that turns this rich brownie-inspired set into a shiny, alluring manicure.

Brown ombre nails

We love the way this manicure incorporates different shades of brown, starting with a rich dark chocolate thumb that slowly transforms into a creamy mocha pinky.

Chocolate chip cookie French tips

Is it a chocolate chip cookie or a floral print? Whatever it is, it looks delicious.

Brown polka dot nails

We told you in the summer that polka dot nails were going to be everywhere, and they’re not going anywhere for autumn. An alternative to the classic black and white colour combo, a brown base with white dots is a cute twist on the trend.

Brown cat-eye nails

Another one of 2025’s biggest nail trends, mesmerising cat-eye nails are perfect for brown nails. Go dark or lighten things up with the golden undertones in this set.

Brown marble nails

Marble, latte, who cares what these nails are called – we can’t stop staring at the milky swirls.

Mocha brown nails

Classic mocha brown with a high gloss shine.

OK, so we know that zebras aren’t usually brown and sparkling, but wouldn’t it be so much fun if they were?

Iced mocha nails

Cool things down with an icy mocha manicure.

Or, lean into the darkness the brown shade has to offer with these dark chocolate nails.

Chocolate chrome nails

Chrome is firmly on the moodboard for this year’s top autumn nail trends, so indulge yourself with this chocolate brown chrome set. Molten perfection.

Brown polka dot Frenchies

Minimal mani lovers, this one is for you. Dip your tip into the trend via these cute brown polka dot Frenchies.

Tortoiseshell nails

Match your manicure with your fave pair of shades.

Brown jelly nails

Glossy, juicy and not going anywhere – turn summer’s fave nail trend into autumn’s fave.

All the brown nails

Can’t decide which shade of brown to wear? Just wear them all.

Brown floral nails

Forget what you heard, florals aren’t just for spring. Break up all the brown with some brown floral details on a nude nail.

Brown swirl nails

Like latte art, this swirling manicure shifts through shades of mocha, caramel, tan and finishes with a swoosh of golden sparkles.

Conker brown nails

So dark they’re almost verging on black, these conker brown nails are surely the epitome of autumnal vibes.

Brown dipped nails

Brown on brown, these dipped matte Frenchies are perfect for all the chocolate lovers out there.

Brown aura nails

While aura nails are typically seen in bright colours, we’re not mad at this demure brown reimagining with cute sparkle details.

Brown ombre tips

There’s something a bit witchy about these brown-tipped ombre nails. But best of all, there’s no need to worry about the grow-out stage with the nude nail beds.

Glazed chocolate Frenchies

Created by nail artist Zola Ganzorigt for Hailey Bieber, chocolate-glazed doughnut nails were all the rage the summer before last. We love these French tips as a cute throwback.

Brown matte nails

While a matte finish doesn’t work for all nail colours, rest assured that autumnal shades are perfect.

Brown croc nails

Sure, they’re not the most traditional when it comes to brown nails, but we’re loving the twist on a classic French tip.

Brown checkerboard nails

This manicure is obviously on to a winner. Checkmate.

Brown matte-meets-gloss nails

The ultimate brown nail set. Rich matte brown nails are tipped with glossy Frenchies, circled by shiny brown chrome.

Brown cheetah nails

What do you get when you cross a cheetah with a tortoiseshell? This glassy, spotty manicure set of course.

Brown striped nails

It’s giving humbug, in the best way.