33 Fall Nail Art Ideas So Good, You’ll Want a New Manicure Every Week
Changing leaves have nothing on these gorgeous nail ideas.
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Autumn represents a time of change and transition. And that typically includes everything in your life, right down to your nail art.
During the fall, you can welcome warm hues and earth tones on your nails. Or, you can lean into the scenery of the season by incorporating pumpkins and leaves on your tips. Should you find it difficult to land on just the right designs for your mani, we have a few Pinterest-worthy, trendy fall nail art ideas.
The best part about these ideas is that they can easily work across short nails, long nails, gel nails, or acrylics. Some are even easy enough for you to recreate at home. But don’t just take our word for it, have a look for yourself.
Chrome Accents
Lean into the cool tones of the season with these fun metallic accents. Go for silver chrome on top of moody black designs, as seen here, or switch up the colors to match your vibe.
Blooming Tips
Brown and white blooming gel polish is concentrated at the tips of these nails to create unique patterns. Top it off with rhinestones for added shine.
Neutral Florals
Florals aren't just for spring. These neutral toned flowers are just the thing to add a girly and whimsical touch to your fall mani.
Encapuslated Flowers
Expert use of cat-eye polish and professional painting skills create the illusion of encapsulated pressed flowers for this design. Should you want to try your hand at DIYing the look, you may want to incorporate pressed flower decals.
Burgundy Aura
A burgundy base with a diffused pop of orange expertly transforms these bold hues for fall. Get this mani done professionally with an airbrush machine or try your hand at slowly dabbing a dot of orange polish onto your nail with a makeup wedge.
Autumn Leaves
Understated leaf art is the perfect way to spice up a nude mani. Make sure to use even strokes of brown, yellow, and orange to get this effect.
Orange Wavy French
French tips are always classic. But, this orange interpretation gives them a bold and playful twist.
Emerald Green Marble
Marble nails are chic any season. But this deep emerald green makes them perfect for fall.
Brown and Polka Dots
There's no question that polka dots are having a moment. Incorporate them into your manicure with a chocolate brown base.
Plaid Details
Nothing says fall more than plaid. Throw in a few tree branches and pumpkins for ultimate fall vibes.
Crescent Moon French Tips
French manicures are classic, but this edgy twists gives them a spooky feel that's perfect for when the leaves start to change and the air gets crisper.
Delicate Stars
Bring a little bit of fall magic to your fingertips with tiny white stars on a black mani—in the right light, it just looks like your fingertips are sparkling.
Swirly French Tips
Combine three of this season's hottest trends—french manicures, swirls and nudes—into one. By keeping the tones neutral, this busy style becomes wearable and chic.
Bejeweled Accents
Spice up your nude manicure with jeweled embellishments. Go for autumnal tones like orange, gold and green in tiny bursts.
Deep Ombré
If October were a color palette, it's a safe bet that these nails would encapsulate it. Rich, warm neutrals are the ultimate accessory.
Pumpkin Accents
These are the perfect tips for your annual trip to the pumpkin patch. An extra accent nail with gold flakes adds even more flare.
Delicate Constellation Nails
Sheer nude nails are as classic as it gets. Astrology lovers can amp them up a notch with constellations from your birth chart.
Neutral Swirls
This manicure is super simple, but makes a huge statement. You'll easily fall for this chic design.
Understated Nude
Minimalist manicures work for every occasion. Simple gold accents look sleek without drawing too much attention to your nails.
Abstract Black Coffin Nails
Simple, chic and on trend, these abstract curves make your fingers look elongated and pair perfectly with every fall outfit.
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