Nigella Lawson's delicious Victoria sponge manicure has us craving cake-inspired nails
This moreish manicure is an elegant take on the jammy delight
The Great British Bake Off is back (hurrah!), and while the focus was on biscuits this week, we couldn't help but take note of Nigella Lawson's moreish cake-inspired manicure...
Delectable manicures are proving more popular than ever; just take a look at the list of 2026 nail trends, and you'll see that foodie nails are everywhere right now, from tomato reds to chocolate brown hues. In fact, this week we've seen a surge in people talking about jammy nails on social media – think rich, opulent shades with a high-shine, jelly-like finish.
So, we must admit, our eyes couldn't help but gravitate towards Nigella's manicure of choice during last night's episode of Bake Off. The television cook adorned elegantly talons painted with a creamy hue that was aptly reminiscent of a certain classic jam-filled sponge...
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Having only seen glimpses of the mani on our television screens, fortunately for us, the Great British Bake Off account posted a photo of the judges and hosts on Instagram, which gave us a closer look at Lawson's nails.
The look in question saw Nigella sport a creamy nude-neutral nail polish – an utterly chic, timeless Victoria sponge-esque colour that is fit for afternoon tea. That said, when watching the show, there was also a slight pinkish tone to the nails, embracing the jammy, strawberry elements of the British cake classic.
The food writer opted for a short square nail shape, which only aided the classic nature of the manicure. However, being so minimalist and neutral, it's a look that easily lends itself to a variety of nail shapes and lengths – from long almond to shorter squoval nails.
