Ube nails overtake lavender as the season's must-have manicure shade

The "ube nails" trend, inspired by the colour of Filipino purple yam (ube), is taking over social media beauty feeds this season. The shade blends cool lavender, orchid tones and a hint of berry violet, sitting between pale pastels and deep purples. Its chameleon quality — appearing more milky or saturated depending on the light — is what sets it apart from classic lavender manicures.