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Autumn manicure for square nails with chocolate prints and gold — is the embodiment of coziness and modern style in one design. A deep shade of milk chocolate harmoniously combines with a delicate beige base, creating a soft contrast. The highlight of the look is the smooth abstract spots, reminiscent of patterns on coffee or a warm, animalistic print. Adding pieces of gold leaf (potal) over the design gives the manicure a special charm and luxury, emphasizing the elegance of the hands. The sharp square shape of the nails makes the design more graphic and relevant for the Fall 2026 season, perfectly matching woolen sweaters and oversized outerwear.
What you will need for the design:
- Base coat for leveling the nail plate;
- Gel polishes: rich dark brown and light beige camouflage;
- Golden leaf (potal) for decoration;
- Thin brush for drawing abstract shapes;
- Glossy top coat for color protection and intense shine.
Step-by-step: how to perform the design
- Preparation: Give the nails a clean, square shape, degrease the surface, and apply the base coat. Cure in the lamp.
- Background coating: Cover the thumb, index, and pinky nails with the dark brown color. Apply the beige shade in two layers to the middle and ring fingers. Polymerize.
- Creating the pattern: On the beige background, draw random abstract spots or curved lines with brown polish. Do not strive for symmetry — chaos adds naturalness to the design.
- Gold decorating: Carefully apply pieces of gold leaf to the sticky layer of the pattern using an orange stick or tweezers.
- Fixing: Apply a finish coating (top coat) to all nails, paying special attention to the edges to secure the decor. Polymerize for 60 seconds.
- Care: Complete the procedure by applying cuticle oil.