My Favorite Brown Nails – Be Glamorous and Elegant this Season

Brown Nail Polish – Sophisticated and Elegant

Brown – the word suggests something drab and dull, however that couldn’t be further than the truth. A warm, tonal color that can stimulate the appetite, and encourage feelings of homeliness, comfort and the natural world. Traditionally the color of the countryside, it evokes feelings of connectivity and being at peace with balanced emotions.

Associated with safety, honesty and fireside relaxation on damp fall days, brown is a classic color for an elegant, sophisticated outfit. As a nail polish, it suggests that the wearer is trustworthy and reliable, with a deep, unusual sense of humor, and with that, here are my top three brown nail polishes.

1) OPI Nail Polish – That’s What Friends Are Thor

What Makes it Great
I often wonder where manufacturers get their polish names from, and I’m guessing this stems from the rich, brown leather color that evokes images of heroic warriors clad in leather armor. Eathy, and almost plummy in tone, it’s a powerful shade, whilst being elegant and classic. I was surprised how much I liked this color, and I really didn’t want to remove it, when, after 16 days, the first chip appeared.

Where it Could be Improved
This polish can leave a slight stain on natural nails, so it’s important to use a base coat.

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2) ZOYA Nail Polish – Claire

What Makes it Great
Claire is a warm bittersweet chocolate color, full of rich fall charm, with subtle red undertones (and there’s a phrase I never imagined I’d use). This makes me think of long velvet drapes, or a fitted shot silk evening dress, the light bouncing off the natural imperfections in the silk, it really is that luxurious a color. I matched it with a deep honey gold, and, even if I do say so myself, it looked stunning. I hated to remove it from my nails after 15 glorious days.

Where it Could be Improved
I needed to apply two coats to create a smooth, streak-free manicure

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3) China Glaze Nail Polish – Mahogany Magic

What Makes it Great
Mahogany Magic lives up to its name. It’s a rich, warm deep chestnut shade, with an obvious reddish hue. Lighter than the previous polishes, it would compliment reds, blues, yellows or even oranges, and suit any skin tone. It was just over two weeks of normal wear and tear before the first chip appeared.

Where it Could be Improved
Being a little gloopy on opening, I added a couple of drops of acetone to loosen it. This worked well, and the polish went on nicely.