Emerging this week · UK 2026
Chilli Chocolate Nails
Chocolate brown warmed with a subtle red undertone creates a rich, spicy neutral for cosy season.
ColourShort almondChocolateChilli redWarm brown
Why chilli chocolate nails are trending
This emerging shade keeps the familiarity of autumn brown but adds enough red warmth to distinguish it from cooler espresso tones. It pairs naturally with camel, burgundy and dark denim.
What to ask for at the salon
“Ask for a deep chocolate polish with a clearly warm red undertone, finished in high gloss. Avoid a cool or grey-based brown.”
Shape, finish and wear notes
A versatile option for short almond, oval or squoval nails. It reads as a neutral indoors and reveals its red warmth in daylight.
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