When you think of nail paint colors for the autumn, gray probably isn't the first one that comes to mind.
Nail trends often follow fashion, and thinking back to the runways and catwalks of fashion week, it's easy to see why."
It's true that muted browns are synonymous with autumn, but the comeback of the hue on nails may be attributable to the summer's chocolate milk manicure fad.
Instead of the milky tones that were popular last year, think of deep tones like cocoa, espresso, and clay.
The color navy blue is another traditional autumn choice for clothing and accessories. Manicures and pedicures in this season's shade are also in vogue.
She recommends dark blues like Chanel's Fugueuse or midnight as an alternative to more eye-catching shades of blue.
You don't have to say goodbye to your favorite warm, citrus-toned polishes just because summer is winding down and October is just around the corner.
As an alternative to bright orange, more muted tones like terra cotta are more appropriate for the current weather conditions.
It's no surprise that black nail paint is on vogue for autumn, given the rise of the 'gothcore' subculture in the cosmetics industry.
Nailberry's "Black Berry" is a good example, since it "achieves that intense shade in a single swipe" as Thomson puts it.