15 Mocha Manicures That Are Rich, Warm, and Perfect for Winter

A warm mocha manicure is everything during the cold days of winter. The rich hue adds depth to any nail look, whether it’s a simple swath of color or an intricate design. And unlike other popular winter nail colors like navy, gray, and silver, mocha has warm undertones, bringing a cozy vibe to your look.

Chocolate brown shades have been trending across fashion and beauty for some time now. And though the shade typically leans on the darker side, you can still get the mocha energy with a lighter shade of brown. Think of it like adding a bit of milk to your coffee—you’ll still get that earthy brown color but with an airier vibe. Alternatively, adding a chrome or cat eye finish takes the color in a whole new direction. Ahead, explore 15 ways to try out the mocha manicure trend. Whether your nails clean and simple or over-the-top ornate, we’ve got the best look for you.

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Bejeweled

This warm brown with yellow undertones is the perfect backdrop for gems set in yellow gold. This XL square look brings all the drama.

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Chocolate Skittle

Play with a range of shades with a skittle design. This stiletto nail look starts with a beige on the thumb before reaching a neutral brown on the pinky nail.

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Mocha Mix

Deep opaque brown, jelly medium brown, and air-brushed light brown come together in this stunning mix-and-match mocha manicure.

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Moody Aura

Aura nails don’t have to be bright. Trade pastel hues for a deep mix of browns for a super moody look.

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Étoile

Teensy tiny stars, French tips, and a skittle gradient join forces to create this sweet and dainty design. On a sheer beige base, it’s the perfect neutral design.

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Bronze Accent

Metallics are a great way to play with neutral shades like brown. Here, a bronze accent nail lends a frosted mocha vibe to this manicure.

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Chocolate Bar

Turn your nails into little chocolate bars with a sharp square nail, a deep brown polish, and a glassy chrome finish.

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Brownie French

A red-based brown is the perfect shade for a mani that’s a sweet as a tray of brownies. This design pairs svelte French tips with a single opaque nail letting us appreciate the color a bit more.

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Chocolate Coquette

Veer away from traditional coquette shades like pinks and reds and choose brown for a bow-adorned manicure.

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Chocolate Almond

An almond nail looks delicious when coated in a warm chocolatey brown—especially since chocolate bars with almonds are unequivocally the best types of chocolate bars.

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High Gloss

A high-gloss top coat takes any manicure to the next level. But atop a mocha brown? It’s otherworldly.

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Shimmer

A shimmery brown is the perfect way to get the mocha shade with a hint of magic.

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Mocha Latte

This light brown shade is the exact color you’d get from a mocha latte—creamy yet rich.

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Tortoiseshell Mocha Manicure

Tortoiseshell nails are everywhere right now—and they’re the perfect complement to a deep mocha manicure.

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Monochrome Mix

Blend swirls, Frenchies, and plain-painted nails for a mocha monochromatic mix.