From ruby red chrome to tortoise shell tips, AW23 nails trends are loud, proud and wowing the crowd. However, if you’re after a look that’s a bit more chill, then you might want to turn your attention to the up and coming season of The Crown as Princess Diana’s ‘frosted’ pearl manicure is set to make a comeback.

The findings come after an analysis from Fresha London who looked at over 500 of the most-liked fall manicures on TikTok, Instagram and Pinterest, and found that simplicity is still high up on the agenda with a fifth (20%) of creators choosing nude, while the second-most popular colour came out as white (featured in 11% of posts), and one in ten (10%) opted for a french manicure instead.

And, according to the data, the most picturesque fall nails should be painted one colour – ideally nude or white – and be short, with chrome proving the most popular embellishment- just like Diana’s layered classic look.

Sporting the look already are fashion and music royalty Victoria Beckham and Selena Gomez who have shown their penchant for the elegant style with milky white manis.

Speaking on the return of the frosted mani, a Fresha London spokesperson said: ‘Princess Diana was synonymous with daring style and, while she’s most commonly associated with the scarlet polish she wore with her ‘revenge dress’, she was ahead of the curve with her neutral nails.

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Consider your undertones when choosing a nude polish. For those aiming for a ‘frosty’ look, picking the right base colour is key, otherwise, your manicure may make you look washed out. Warm tones should opt for warm undertones (such as peach instead of straight white), while cool undertones may want to go for a greyer white.

Apply one layer at a time and leave plenty of time to dry. When mastering a layered look like Diana’s frosted pearl manicure, you want to ensure that every layer is fully dry before adding the next. Otherwise, you may notice your end result is bubbled or creased or smushes entirely when touched.

Use your pearlescent topcoat sparingly. The key to mastering the ‘frosted’ look is to avoid layering the pearlescent coat otherwise, the lustre will become too opaque, and the French tip or nude base beneath will disappear. Less is more – and you can always add additional coats if you’re unhappy with the first coat.