Iced Coffee Nails Are Your Next Pick-Me-Up Mani

Late spring is a season dominated by colorful nail trends and floral accents. But if you’re craving something more neutral or dark that still feels upbeat, we have your next mani look on lock. Introducing iced coffee nails, an homage to our favorite on-the-go cold drink in a nail look. This pick-me-up mani is the perfect way to indulge in a fun nail look that’s more elegant and wearable than your average floral pastel.

What are iced coffee nails?

Just like the multitude of ways we take our coffee, there are plenty of ways to accomplish this trend. But the main components tend to be brown shades, swirl patterns and marbling techniques.

Capture the moment your cream of choice swirls into a fresh glass of iced coffee with delicate marble detailing. Or, grab the perfect shade of deep, dark brown for a black coffee feel.

Refreshing Iced Coffee Nails We Love

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Plenty of Cream

You can achieve your perfect balance of light and darker tones in this trend, creating a perfect neutral.

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Mixing Moment

Don’t be afraid of a shimmery polish here! We love how this look creates a sun-catching mixture of shades.

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Abstract on Ice

This look by celebrity nail artist Queenie Nguyen is an artistic, abstract take on iced coffee nails. 

 

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Milky Iced Coffee

This mani uses a slightly lighter shade of brown for an already-mixed effect.

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Coffee Order

These nails are another artistic take, where coffee tones and colors are combined with more distinct line-work.

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Caramel Coffee

This soft caramel shade is a great choice for anyone looking for a springtime neutral.

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Hold the Milk

Like a coffee without milk, this darker brown feels refreshing and grounding.

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Icy Shimmer

This look takes the color palette of this trend and plays with the effect, opting for a light-catching shimmer that we love.

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Cold Brew

This is the exact tone of a fresh cold brew on ice, and that same tone French tip detail is hypnotizing!

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Stirred, Not Shaken

Movement is a key feature in iced coffee nails, and this look accomplishes that swirling look through negative space to deliver a bold, but wearable effect.