Espresso Nails Are Trending: 6 Ideas to Inspire Your Next Moody Summer Mani
If Zendaya says it, it must be true!
Every year, summer rolls around and our nails become a succession of bright and light colors. It's like the sun is an immediate sign for pops of sky blues and fiery corals. But what if you are a dark, deep color lover? Where is the justice for those of us who crave richness in the pigment of our manis all year round?
Well, finally, we've gotten the signal to go dark for summer, courtesy of Zendaya on the current Spider-Man: Brand New Day press tour. For the Euro leg of the premieres, the actress—who is always serving us some serious beauty inspo—has been spotted with an elegant glossy espresso manicure.
So, if you’re a fan of milky brown or neutral nails, you can absolutely experiment with espresso nails for summer. Ahead, all the chicest espresso nail ideas, from creamy French mani designs to subtle shimmers.
Rich Espresso
A classic all-over glossy finish is always on trend. The deep brown is universally flattering and works with all nail shapes and sizes.
Espresso Jelly
Jelly nails are a playful take on any color, and the glass-like effect looks especially chic with a brown translucent finish.
Espresso French
What's a coffee drink without a lil swirl of milk? This creamy French combo is the perfect way to spice up an otherwise classic look.
Creamy Espresso
This light brown color is the ideal shade of an iced latte IMO. And it looks so chic if you want a lighter, warm-weather espresso hue.
Strawberry Espresso
A fun and unexpected color combo, espresso and strawberry pink are a duo you absolutely will be seeing this summer.
Mocha Shimmer
Make your espresso look reflective with a touch of shimmer or a layer of chrome. It looks like a classic brown at first glance; then, once the summer sunlight hits your fingers, it reveals a dainty sparkle.
Keeks Reid is the Beauty Director at Cosmopolitan UK. While she loves all things beauty, Keeks is a hair fanatic through and through. She started her career in beauty journalism in 2013 as editorial assistant at Blackhair and Hair magazines working her way to Acting Editor of Blackhair magazine at 23 years old. She spent much of her career working in trade hairdressing media at Hairdressers Journal, Salon International and the British Hairdressing Awards. Which is why she is a regular contributor to Cosmo's Curl Up franchise. Now, alongside her Cosmo work, she presents, creates content on social media and works with a range of beauty companies; from magazines and websites to beauty brands and salons.
Jasmine Hyman is the Assistant Beauty Editor at Cosmopolitan, where she writes about the latest beauty trends and must-have products. Her most prized beauty possessions are a meticulous skincare routine and salon blowouts. You’ll also likely find her in bed reading a good book or endlessly scrolling TikTok (spoiler: it’s usually the latter) while listening to Harry Styles’ entire discography on repeat. Follow her on Insta to be inundated with pictures of her meals.
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