The leaves will soon be falling, pumpkin spice lattes are ready to come back into our lives and our outfits are about to get cozier with layering.
Fall is on its way, and we’re absolutely thrilled. While we wait for its arrival, take a peek at the stunning collection of fall nails we’ve curated to inspire your next manicure.
1. Black Cherry Nails
Want to feel expensive and vampy? Black cherry is the classic fall/winter shade that’s especially striking when worn super glossy on short nails.
2. Milk Chocolate Nails
If you’re looking to move on from pale summer nudes, milk chocolate is the perfect shade to replace them: still soft and pretty, but with a decidedly cozy vibe.
3. Burgundy Ombre Nails
Ombre on a nude base is one of those looks that can be worn at any time of the year. For the fall, opt for a deeper hue like burgundy, mauve or navy.
4. Dark Aura Nails
Gray is predicted to be among the trendy colors this fall, and here’s a glam way to wear it: combined with a sparkly purple aura design.
5. Fall Rainbow Nails
Rainbow French tips in the fall? Why not? Instead of the bright colors of the summer, choose softer, more muted shades and your mani will be both colorful and fall-ready.
6. Mix And Match Fall Nails
The pop of white in this mani is unexpected. By breaking up the sequence of typical fall colors, the whole look is extra fresh and interesting.
7. Autumn Glitter Nails
Gold foil nail flakes make every mani more glamorous—this understated nude is topped with with colorful flecks, but it’s the gold accents that complete the look.
8. Tortoiseshell Mani
Tortoiseshell is to fall what florals are to spring: essential. We can’t wait to wear all our tortoiseshell accessories with our fall outfits, the same way this mani uses it to accentuate the nude and the brown.
9. 3D Fall Nails
Deep green, soft olive and warm orange hues embody the richness of the fall, and the 3D gel details complete this stunning set and transform it into a work of art.
10. Olive Green Mani
A single accent nail is one of the easiest ways to make your manicure special. Here’s the ultimate fall manicure of olive green with tortoiseshell detail.
11. Red Cat Eye Nails
Red is one of the trendiest colors of the year and the fall is its time to shine. Keep it up-to-date by choosing magnetic nail polish to create the popular cat eye effect.
12. Nature-Inspired Mani
Soft hues and natural patterns like tortoiseshell and speckled egg with a calm atmosphere are the perfect companions to cozy sweaters and fall colors.
13. Edgy Fall Nails
Edgy looks can be more difficult to put together in the summer than other seasons, so if you’ve been itching to wear your combat boots, your time is drawing near. This moody, intense mani will match all your rebellious outfits.
14. Green Chrome Nails
Deeper shades of chrome are the way to bring this trend into the colder days. This bright green hue is glossy and intense and will look stunning with dark clothes.
15. Fall Multi-Color French Mani
Here’s a brilliant idea for the fall: French tips in neutral shades. Choose the same colors as those featured in your favorite fall outfits to complement them every time.
16. Modernism Nails
This artistic mani wouldn’t look as striking on longer nails as it does here—the hand-painted abstract designs in muted colors are the focus of the look.
17. Quicksilver Nails
Bright silver is set to be huge this fall—get ahead of the trend with a fresh mani. This color is impressive even without any extra details, but the 3D accent nail makes it look futuristic and so cool.
18. Pumpkin Ombre Nails
From falling leaves to ripe pumpkins, orange is everyone’s favorite fall color. It can be a bit overwhelming, so it’s best used in small quantities, like in this ombre nail design.
19. Matte Fall Palette
Matte nails are subdued and cool—the smooth finish of these shades is subtle even when each nail is painted a different color.
20. Cuticle Highlight Mani
Minimalist glam is what best describes this manicure: skinny half-moons, but in black glitter. For those of us who like to be cute with an edge.
21. Abstract Fall Nails
Abstract shapes on a nude base is a design that you can easily create even if you’re not very handy with a brush. Pick a color palette and apply different lines, curves and shapes to your nails any way you like.
22. Cat Eye Nails
To create the cat eye nail style without visiting the salon, you’ll need nail polish that contains iron powder attracted to magnets and, of course, a nail art magnet. Apply the polish to a nail, then hold the magnet close without touching it. This draws the iron particles up and creates the cool cat eye effect!
23. Gold Vein Mani
A subtle but thoughtful detail can upgrade any manicure. This cherry red French mani becomes extra luxe with the addition of gold.
24. Glossy Green Nails
The intensity of dark colors with an ultra-glossy finish is too much for warm and light summer days, but as soon as fall is approaching, their appeal increases tenfold.
25. Glitter Nude Nails
If nudes are your thing whatever the season, this beautiful warm shade with finely-ground glitter is the perfect shade for the fall.
26. Wine Floral Nails
Florals for fall? Groundbreaking, actually. Combine wildflower accent nails with burgundy red to create a floral look that works for cooler seasons.
27. Croc Tips Nails
Animal print nails are popular year-round, and croc print is a fall favorite. When you pack up your canvas or jute summer bags and take out your more substantial purses, your crocodile print nails will match them perfectly.
28. Neutral Fall Nails
Fall neutrals are more subdued and subtle than summer nudes, but just as pretty. This muted taupe shade looks sophisticated and suits all skin tones.
29. Mixed Pattern Nails
Plaid and animal print together? If the idea seems like the final look would be loud, this cute design proves that it’s actually perfectly harmonious.
30. Artistic Fall Nails
Short nails always look extra cute, and this pastel marble design with traces of gold is no exception: it’s artistic and pretty, but so adorable.
31. Negative Space Nails
There’s so much to love here: the shade of blue, the silver strands and the glossy nude. Save this pic to take with you to your next mani appointment.
32. Mercury French Tips
This mani makes it seem like the tips of the nails have been dipped in liquid silver or mercury. Simple but stunning!
33. Fall Chrome Nails
Not ready for muted colors and want to keep it glossy? Welcome fall with chrome nails in shades of falling leaves—yellow, orange and red.
34. Matte Mauve French Tips
Matte all over, but with a sparkly detail, this elegant manicure shows how a small detail can transform a design.
35. Copper Glitter Nails
Is there a shade more perfect for the fall like copper? From hair color to accessories, it’s the perfect accent that brightens up rainy days. Case in point: these sparkly copper nails.
36. Lush Fall Nails
This beautiful manicure mixes styles, but the color palette keeps it consistent. Green, nude and a subtle floral design are a perfect match.
37. Minimalist Fall Mani
Dots, lines and curves on nude nails are easy designs that look super stylish, like this editorial look. If you don’t have a skilled hand, even a simple dot at the center of the nail will do the trick.
38. Glossy Brown Mani
Glossy cool-toned browns with white accent nails are an alternative to warmer looks more common in the fall. The swirl that incorporates colors from other nails ties this look together.