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Jennifer Lopez chai latte nails
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The gist
Jennifer Lopez wore 'chai latte' nails over Labour Day, created by nail tech Tom Bachik.
The creamy nude-beige shade is being called fall's most universally flattering manicure color.
Background
The look is a creamy nude beige that fits the cozy, coffee-inspired theme of autumn while staying as polished and pared-back as recent manicure trends. It was created by celebrity nail tech Tom Bachik, Lopez's longtime go-to, and revives a hue he first debuted on her at New York Fashion Week in 2023, when he called it a 'taupe-y lavender' color. Beauty outlets are now framing it as a leading autumn nail trend.
How it unfolded
- 2023At New York Fashion Week, nail tech Tom Bachik first debuts the chai latte hue on Jennifer Lopez, dubbing it a 'taupe-y lavender' color.
- Sep 7, 2026Lopez is seen wearing the chai latte manicure during Labour Day celebrations.
- Sep 8, 2026ELLE UK publishes a piece calling the shade a strong candidate for the most universally flattering autumn color, with styling suggestions.
- Sep 11, 2026ELLE publishes a follow-up naming chai latte nails a Fall 2026 trend and listing five ways to wear them.
Who’s saying what
- Expert
- A nail artist quoted in coverage suggests wearing the shade short and almond-shaped with a chic shine rather than ultra-high gloss, either alone or with one accent nail in a deeper cocoa for contrast.
- Analysts
- Beauty outlets describe the shade as an elevated creamy nude beige that is both on-theme for autumn and as polished and pared-back as recent trends.