Moody, Syrupy, and Expensive-Looking—Rum Raisin Nails Are About to Be Everywhere This Autumn

As soon as autumn hits, mauvy, moody shades become my new neutrals—an unwavering rule for my wardrobe, my makeup bag, and, of course, my manicures. The latter is arguably the easiest to switch up in a snap, as committing to a new nail trend doesn’t require a huge overhaul—just a stunning polish and plenty of inspo.

Luckily, there’s no shortage of cosy, expensive-looking mani aesthetics to go around, but my heart’s currently set on one deliciously on-trend nail shade: rum raisin. Experts agree the rich hue will be on everyone’s tips this autumn (and beyond), so scroll ahead to stay up to speed.

Rum raisin basically refers to a berry mauve hue. Think of the rich, cinnamon-like wash of colour from Clinique’s Black Honey Almost Lipstick or Revlon’s TikTok-viral Super Lustrous Lipstick (which is actually named Rum Raisin!), just on your nails instead of your lips. “It’s very ’90s,” says celebrity nail artist Julie Kandalec, who shares that cool, “greyed-out” mauvy tones are very much en vogue. Depending on the exact shade you choose, the overall nail look can read slightly more purple, grey, or brown, but those deep, cool tones are the crucial factors.