It's official – I'm in my clean nail era. After a recent trip to a Margaret Dabbs London clinic which offers manis and pedis to the highest standard – at one point, I had a warm compress on each hand –, I forewent coloured gel in favour of a milky-toned strengthener polish. As someone who rarely veers away from the kind of colours Wednesday Adams would approve of, this was kind of a big deal.
As I sit and write this, I'm a phone call away from booking my next nail appointment. I'm not ready to part with nude nails yet, but a slight switch up wouldn't go a miss. Enter café au lait nails: a creamy taupe which offers the perfect ratio of milk to coffee. Delicious.
⁘Soft, creamy nudes and taupes enhance the natural nail, which aligns with the growing desire for understated elegance and long-term nail health,⁘ explains expert podiatrist Margaret Dabbs. ⁘As more people move away from acrylics, shades like café au lait offer a polished, 'your nails but better' finish that complements every skin tone while still feeling elevated.⁘
The best way to embrace the trend? ⁘With a warmer finish, it compliments all skin tones and works as a great base for earth-toned French manicures e.g. brown and deep coloured tips,⁘ explains London-based manicurist Nails by Mets . To add a subtle depth to the trend, opt for velvet or cat eye which will catch eyes when they hit the light at certain angles. Alternatively, tap into spring nail trends such as polka dots and floral designs, with café au lait as the base foundation.⁘
Proof that a low maintenance mani gives a high impact finish. Short, square nails paired with the coffee-toned shade look instantly chic and elevated.
For longer, almond-shaped nails, try leaning into the ombré trend and taking the nails from a weak-to-strong café au lait shade. Finish with an ultra glossy top coat or chrome.
Proof that glitter should never be reserved for the festive season. A top coat like the Mylee Gel Nail Polish Glitter Top Coat works wonders with the caffeine-inspired shade.
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