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Brown Chrome Nails: The Seasonal Transition Shade to Take You Into Fall

The sexiest shades to go from summer to fall.

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All that glitters isn’t just gold—it’s also chromatic espresso, copper, and bronze. Whether you’re leaning into the oil-slick nail trend or craving a precious metal manicure, these trending brown chrome shades are perfect for transitioning your nail look from summer to fall.

From monochrome metallics to duo-chrome shimmers, all the way to the multi-chrome oil slick, we're entering our precious metal era thanks to brown chrome nail polish. Picking up speed now that August is underway, brown chrome nail polish walks the line between the brighter, eye-catching shades of summer and the warmer shades of fall. The result is a neutral that doesn't behave like one, where rich browns and coppery russet tones catch the light, delivering gorgeous sparkle.

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Whether you want the mysterious and deep dark chocolate monochrome or a flirty multi-chrome that takes you through bronze, copper and gold, this trend is for anyone looking to up their mani game. We've collected our favorite shades and finishes to take you from the summer sunset to the autumn coffee shop.

The Manicures to Take You into Fall

As the summer winds down and the heat (hopefully) starts to subside, it's time to start getting excited about your fall mani. Classics like the French manicure and the "rich girl" mani remain timeless and refined choices. After all, as we near the seasonal transition ahead, it's the perfect time to swap out brighter shades like solar nails and brat girl summer nails for something deeper and earthier.

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Lucky for you, there plenty of celebrity end of summer manicures to take inspiration from, including Rita Ora's hibiscus nails and Vanessa Hudgens' brat French mani. And trust us, our mood boards are full. But if you're looking for something wearable through the seasonal change and that catches light for a sophisticated sexy look, brown chrome is what you need. Check out some of our favorite polishes to get the look ahead.

Our Favorite Brown Chrome Polishes

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KBShimmer Solar Flair Multichrome Magnetic Nail Polish ($12)

A gorgeous take on brown chrome, this coppery color transitions through bronze with a hint of green for that oil-slick multichrome effect.

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KBShimmer Solar Flair Multichrome Magnetic Nail Polish ($12)
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OPI Nail Lacquer Hot Toddy Naughty ($10)

A rich dark chocolate with a metallic finish, this espresso color is perfect for the brown chrome trend.

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OPI Nail Lacquer Hot Toddy Naughty ($10)
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ZOYA Nail Polish Cinnamon ($12)

A bronze liquid metal, this sun-catching shade is excellent to transition away from bright solar nails to your autumnal mani.

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ZOYA Nail Polish Cinnamon ($12)
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ORLY Nail Lacquer Stop the Clock ($11)

This shiny mocha shade is perfect for anyone who wants fall to arrive early.

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ORLY Nail Lacquer Stop the Clock ($11)
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Mooncat Dark Horse ($15)

This rich chrome combines a deep brown with a lighter shimmer for a transitional effect that catches light.

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Mooncat Dark Horse ($15)
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Maniology Nail Lacquer Night Out Studio 54 ($12)

This multi-chromatic polish blends russet brown with hints of green and bronze for an expensive-looking manicure.

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Maniology Nail Lacquer Night Out Studio 54 ($12)
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Holo Taco Tax Haven ($14)

A hero of chromatic polishes, Tax Haven combines bronze and copper with a surprise shimmer for late summer holiday vibe.

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Holo Taco Tax Haven ($14)
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essie expressie Quick Dry Polish Chrome Top Coat ($9)

This oil-slick chrome goes from copper to gold with a spark of teal for a metallic brown chrome in one quick swipe.

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Beauty Pie Wondercolour™ Nail Polish Edit Bright Bronze ($14)

The line between red and brown blurs beautifully with this russet bronze metallic.

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Beauty Pie Wondercolour™ Nail Polish Edit Bright Bronze ($14)
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ILNP Dash of Cocoa ($10)

Rich, alluring and oh-so-mysterious, this intense dark chocolate holographic takes chrome to a dark place—and we love it!

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ILNP Dash of Cocoa ($10)

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