Upgrade your regular polish with these fall nail art ideas.
Fall is our favorite time of year, with crisp weather and cozy sweaters. But finding the perfect fall manicure can be challenging. After the fun and beachy summer nail polish colors, the last thing you want is something drab on your nails. Well, you're in luck. There are plenty of on-trend fall nail ideas that will make a stylish impression. Nail Colors
This time of year, a manicure in colors reminiscent of fall foliage like deep or muted reds, oranges, browns, and even golds are popular choices and work perfectly as Thanksgiving nails and Halloween nails too. Many of these fall nail art ideas and long-lasting gel nail designs for fall feature plenty of sparkle and shine. If your go-to style includes glitter, you’ll love the designs on this list. Some of these ideas are simple, but others are seriously intricate. If you're not up to trying them at home, take picture to your favorite manicurist and let her work her magic. But you might be surprised that there are countless nail wraps, stickers, and tools that can make even complicated designs easy. Whether you DIY it or hire a professional, paint on a fall nail design for a custom stylized look this season.
Take a colorful approach to your fall manicure. Pair seasonal fall colors like yellow, orange, turquoise, and burgundy with a fun speckled pattern.
This deep gel color looks almost black, but at a second glance it's actually a navy covered with sparkles. Perfect for any fall party.
This marbled design works year-round, but we love the extra sparkle of the gold flakes for fall.
A nude nail polish is always in season. It looks clean and is easy to maintain during the busy fall months.
When paired with fall colors, this geometric design resembles plaid. Go for seasonal greens, blues, oranges, and browns.
Dark blue and sparkly gold are the perfect pairing for evening events. Go all out with the glitter or save it for a few accent nails.
A simple brown nail polish is perfect for the fall season. Go for a rich coffee or chocolate hue to make a statement.
Don't shy away from green once the leaves start to turn. Go for a darker shade with sparkles (why not?) for a look that will pair with your fall outfits.
Bring extra drama to your look with a glossy burgundy polish. Keep the nails short or squared for a contemporary style.
Florals might seem more appropriate for spring or summer, but this dark purple design gives it an autumn spin.
This classic neutral manicure gets a fun twist with white lines and tips. If you don't have a steady hand, you can achieve the lined look with nail stickers.
Lavender may seem like an unconventional choice for fall, but this matte shade paired with metallic elements takes it to a festive level.
Animal print is season-less, but it seems extra appropriate for fall. Pair a neutral look with a single leopard-print nail for a striking look.
This fall look combines traditional fall colors in a very unexpected combination.
Nail salon Bellacures points to the earthy neutral forest green to bring in the fall season.
Yellow has been super-trendy for the summer months, so why not keep it going into the fall? This warm yellow gets a fun fall twist with black flecks.
This unexpected color is perfect for fall and winter nails, as seen in a manicure from Bellacures.
White nails are a classic any time of year, and they will look crisp with your fall wardrobe. Keep the nails short or square.
Brown nails are once again on trend for fall, according to Bellacures. Mix things up a bit by adding a nude accent nail with a simple geometric shape.
Classic burgundy nails get an elevated touch with gold flakes in this stunning design by Bellacures nail salon.
Jennifer Aldrich was the editorial assistant for CountryLiving.com.
Katie Bowlby is Digital Director at Country Living, where she covers gift guides, product reviews, crafts, and TV shows like Yellowstone. She’s currently stitching up a cross-stitch pattern for the magazine’s next issue
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