How to DIY Nicole Kidman’s Latest Chai Latte Manicure This Fall

How to get chai latte nails

Nicole Kidman is having quite the month. From Adéla’s hit inspired by the Babygirl star, to her dazzling appearance on the Emmys carpet, there’s seemingly nothing the actress can’t do. And that includes her latest fabulous look at today’s Chanel show in Paris, where she sat front row alongside A-listers like Dua Lipa, Alexa Demie, and Pedro Pascal.

While her Chanel blazer and long bangs were the pure epitome of Parisian chic, it was her anti-fall manicure that really caught my eye. In a month that has been dominated by burgundies, deep browns, rich plums, and just about every other autumn-ready shade, Kidman went in a completely unexpected direction with a creamy beige polish.

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Her barely there neutral is a friendly beauty reminder that your October manicure doesn’t have to be dark and moody at all times. Her milky chai-esque finish is the ultimate goes-with-anything neutral, pairing just as easily with her Chanel look as it would with your favorite fall sweater. She might’ve just convinced me to trade my next burgundy manicure for a beige one.

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To get the chai latte manicure, start by grooming and shaping the nails, and buffing away any roughness so you have a smooth, clean canvas. Then swipe on a sheer beige or creamy nude polish, letting each coat dry before adding another until you reach that soft, milky finish. The goal is a wash of creamy color rather than a completely opaque manicure, so you can still see a hint of the natural nail underneath. Finish with a generous layer of glossy top coat to give the nails that glassy shine.

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Jasmine Hyman

Jasmine Hyman is the Assistant Beauty Editor at Cosmopolitan, where she writes about the latest beauty trends and must-have products. Her most prized beauty possessions are a meticulous skincare routine and salon blowouts. You’ll also likely find her in bed reading a good book or endlessly scrolling TikTok (spoiler: it’s usually the latter) while listening to Harry Styles’ entire discography on repeat. Follow her on Insta to be inundated with pictures of her meals.