Call me basic, but I’m a sucker for anything fall coded—from pumpkin spice lattes to turtleneck sweaters and boots. It doesn’t really stop there either. Any opportunity to wear latte-inspired nail colors or shades that echo a syrupy sweet snack, I’m in. That’s why I was completely mesmerized by Hailey Bieber’s maple syrup manicure. As you can tell, I’m still thinking about it a good month later and planning on getting it once it’s time to refresh my Halloween nails.
At first glance, you might think this is just your typical brown nail color, but oh would you be wrong. Bieber’s nail artist, Zola Ganzorigt, added so much extra depth to this color to give it more of a syrupy sheen. Naturally, I needed to exactly how she did it and got the scoop. Keep reading below for how Ganzorigt created this epic fall shade and how you can do it too.
How to Create Maple Syrup Nails
It actually took Ganzorigt quite a bit of effort to achieve the perfect maple syrup shade. She shared that she mixed four different shades of brown ranging from dark to light. “Once the color was similar to a deep brown jelly, I then added a clear base coat to thin it out,” she explains. “The two main shades used from OPI were their gel colors in Cliffside Karaoke and Brown to Earth.”
If you’d like to re-create the shade yourself or tell your nail salon tech what colors to use, Ganzorigt recommends copying her process. You’ll start by mixing the two above shades, but you can really make it your own by combining them with any other dark or light-toned brown hues that you’d like. You might have to play around a bit to achieve the perfect color. Then, you’ll want to add a clear base coat to give it a glazed look.
It also wouldn’t hurt to have a home manicure kit handy for this if you’re DIYing. A nail file, cuticle pusher, and nail clippers are absolutely essential—especially if you’ll be trying your hand at Gel-X Extensions. Cuticle oil is also necessary IMHO because it keeps your nail area from looking dry and makes your mani look extra polished.
You can shop Ganzorgit’s key colors for a maple syrup manicure below along with her choice of base coat.
OPI
GelColor Intelli-Gel in Cliffside Karaoke
OPI
GelColor Intelli-Gel in Brown to Earth
OPI
Natural Nail Base Coat
SheGlam
Blooming Nails Cuticle Oil-Pink 8ml
More Fall Nail Colors to Try
OPI
Nail Lacquer in Complimentary Wine
This deep burgundy nail color is another favorite of Ganzorigt’s for fall because it’s timeless and a true burgundy. It’s a great option for anyone who loves a moodier hue for the season.
Essie
Nail Color in 605 Bed Rock & Roll
I love that this burnt red shade has a few brown undertones, making it the perfect fall latte-inspired hue.
Dior
Nail Polish in Pied-de-Poule
This midnight blue (almost black) shade from Dior is so rich and perfect for the fall-to-winter transition. Similarly, Ganzorigt loves OPI’s shade Midnight Mantra, which is a close match to this one.
Olive & June
Nail Polish in Enchanted
Olive & June’s mystical deep purple shade gives wicked queen energy. It also has a hint of shimmer to add a bit of mischief.
Chanel
Le Vernis Longwear Nail Colour in Sorcière
If deeper shades aren’t your cup of tea for fall, try this rosier color from Chanel.
OPI
Nail Lacquer in Lincoln Park After Dark
Ganzorigt says this classic OPI shade is one of her most-requested during fall. It’s such a dark shade of purple that it almost appears black.
NAILS.INC
73% Plant Power Nail Polish in Good Energy Efficient
Nude shades are timeless, but this pink-leaning shade has a bit of a brown undertone that works nicely for the season.
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