The nail art trend is still going strong, to the point of becoming a true artistic discipline on social media. A passion as well as a pastime for beauty lovers, it keeps revealing new techniques with the seasons. The latest nail art highlight—and our favourite at Manucurist for warming our hearts during winter: latte nail art.
For several years now, nail art has been inspiring more and more fans. And it’s no wonder: manicures have never been more artistic! After celestial and baby boomer looks, it’s time for Latte nail art at the start of 2022. In the depths of winter, let’s choose warm colours that remind us of indulgent macchiatos topped with whipped cream and a dusting of cinnamon. The look comes in many forms: a latte French manicure, creamy gradients, iridescent touches and marbled effects in cappuccino shades. Cosy, comforting and, above all, on-trend… Coffee Latte nail art is just what we need to warm up chilly weekends and give last year’s outfits a lift.
A winter Coffee Latte nail art workshop at home
And since there’s no place like home—or doing it yourself—why not stay warm and escape the cold with a manicure session and a sweet treat? Our Manucurist Latte Art set is designed not only to make your fingertips look lovely, but also to give you a moment of self-care at home. With five shades (including two from the new Macchiato collection: Chestnut and Orme) chosen for the popular Coffee Latte nail art look, make your Sunday a little different. Settle in with a cosy blanket, a delicious hot drink, a scented candle and soft music to accompany your manicure.
Coffee Latte nail art: how would you describe it?
The trend comes in several designs, each more stylish than the last. Naturally, we think of the traditional Latte effect, which reminds us of the delicious drinks from our favourite coffee shop. Chocolate, brown or macchiato shades meet creamy white to create beautiful caramel and marbled tones. As for designs, they range from marbling to graphic, minimalist designs and milky nail latte French manicures. Social media is flooded with Latte art visuals from all over the world, giving us plenty of inspiration!
Andréa’s tips, from our manicure expert, for creating a Latte Art nail look
With our Latte Art kit or a few gel polishes from the Macchiato collection, create your own design at home on a weeknight or during a cosy weekend afternoon. Here are our five tips for creating the look:
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Choose Manucurist Green Chestnut and Snow polishes.
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Use a nail art brush or even a dotting tool! The trick is to clean your tools regularly to avoid applying too much product.
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Start by applying a base coat to protect nails from pigments. Then move on to colour: apply the Chestnut shade to one half of the nail, then repeat on the other half with Snow. The more imperfect the colour distribution, the better! Next, use a nail art brush to draw zigzags from one colour to the other. The idea is to blend them together to create a “coffee foam” effect. Wait a good five minutes for the polish to dry, then apply top coat to make nails shine and protect them from knocks!
