Looking for fall nails that will help you make an appearance this season? Look no more!
As the leaves turn golden and the air gets crisp, it’s time to transition our wardrobes—and our nail art—to embrace the beauty of the fall season. From rich, earthy tones to intricate designs that capture the essence of autumn, fall nail trends offer endless possibilities to express your style and sophistication.
Whether you’re looking for something subtle and chic or bold and eye-catching, these 44+ gorgeous fall nail ideas will inspire you to redefine elegance. Let’s dive into the colors, patterns, and textures that will make your nails the talk of the season. Get ready to fall in love with your manicure all over again!
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Fall French nail art
After the bright summer nails, it’s time to return to the basics with a French design combining fall colors, nudes, and fun swirly nail art.
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Green shades for creative short fall nails
Olive green seems to be a hit color this fall. The manicure above combines a French aesthetic with some line nail art that gives an elegant feel to the whole design.
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Pumpkin nail art, but make it spicy
Which season is best for wearing brown nails better than fall? Elevate your brown French with a pumpkin nail art and your manicure will be a hit among your friends.
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Swirls going strong with the fall nails too
The perfect manicure for transitioning from summer nails to fall nail designs. We have the colors, we have the fun, and we are going strong again this season.
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Burgundy and gold fall nail design
Absolutely love this shade of dark red, in this simple and elegant combo. The gold sparkly nail polish completes the look in such a beautiful way!
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Simple fall nails with blue accents
The gold is golding in this nail design also. The slim line that follows the edge of the blue complements the manicure in a way that gives hard classy vibes.
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Orange like the falling leaves
You can’t let the fall pass without at least one design that follows the orange shade of the leaves when they’re just ready to fall off the tree. If the pain color is not enough, here’s a cute idea to try.
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Fall nails ideas with brown shades
Back to the brown shades, if you like those designs that don’t show when the nail is growing and your manicure screams for a salon visit, there’s no better way to stay low maintenance than this one.
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Fall vibes color palette
Maybe the golden hour plays a big part in this photo too, but this manicure has such a dreamy vibe. The caramelized brown shade combined with the pastel version of the olive green shade is a win.
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Black and white fall nails ideas
The mix that you can never go wrong with. Even if you’re bored and decide to paint your nails only because you can no longer delay the moment.
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Simple fall nails
Coffee with a splash of milk and a diagonal French on two nails, to recreate the manicure that will go strong for office meetings, personal events, outings with friends and so many more occasions.
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Short fall nails
Three colors that make you instantly think of a fall manicure are put together in a simple design that you can recreate at home or the nail salon in a gel.
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Green nail design for fall
This shade of green has to make it to your top nail colors for fall manicure ideas. It just does!
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Long nails for high standards girlies
The coffin nail shape is going places in this one. Accessorize it with this geometrical French, put on your finest rings, the matching shoes, and conquer your world.
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Cute brown nails with animal print art
The dark brown we all love is accessorized with an animal print design that elevates the whole look. And as if that wasn’t enough to convince us, the nail artist added a thin gold line that managed to have us sold.
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Short fall nails
A cute matte design that goes in so many combinations and social contexts that it will be simpler to highlight the ones where it doesn’t work. Like maybe a pull party, because you have these bright summer nails to choose from instead.
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Cow pattern but make it fall
Choose a natural pink base and use brown, orange, and white to recreate this cute and easy fall nails idea. You will certainly not regret the result.
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Dark red nails for the ladies
Simple and timeless, the red nails are THE choice for every season and every occasion. I like to think that in the fall, they have a different kind of charm.
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Cute fall nails
Loving the translucid look of a long oval gel construction? Here’s a cute idea that is perfect for fall.
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A sparkly moment
French nails but make them shiny! Accessorize your simple nude base with glitter and enjoy the main character vibes.
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Cute brown manicure idea
The design is playful, easy to recreate, and has a lot of potential for you to get it right from the first try.
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Matte orange nails for fall
Subtle gold strips seem to get trendy this fall. Add a little shine to your matte orange look and you’re set with an elegant and chic manicure.
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Simple manicure in brown and nude shades
Professional settings or simply because you love a clean manicure, this fall nail design is always a safe choice.
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Fall nails design for a unique look
The fall vibe is followed to the core with this nail design. It reminds me of rusty leaves gathered on the ground on a still-warm day. Such a romantic take!
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Airbrushed nail design
The airbrushing technique is a great shortcut for creating beautiful soft designs that will go perfectly with a dainty look girl.
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Mocca vibes
Chilled fall mornings with coffee in the right-hand vibes, this manicure will pair well with every outfit. It has an elegant touch to it and is very laid down.
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Mustard yellow nails inspo
Another design that gives yellow leaves about to fall off the trees. This idea is a little more daring and bold, attracting the eye even from afar.
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Simple gel nails with green accents
If you’re into short fall nail designs, these simple nude square-shaped beauties are the ones. The green accents elevate the look and bring just the right amount of suss.
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Half daring, half good girl
Yeah, I think the title says it all. If you feel like you have a foot in both categories, ask your nail artist for this design next time. You won’t regret it for a moment!
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Pink shades fall manicure
A design featuring nice and tamed-down pink shades can only make you feel good every time you look down at your nails. Welcome the calm in your life.
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Welcome, October!
Looking for cute Halloween nail art ideas that are far from spooky? Here’s a design that I’m sure will make it high on your list.
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Long stiletto nail design
The same popular brown shades combined in a French design with 3D elements and a good length for girls who like their nails pointy.
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Ghosting the French
A classy brown French for the Halloween month, but make it far from spooky. These little ghosts and flowers nail art will only manage to scare you into adoring them.
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Bright orange fall nails designs
Looking for a design that keeps the eye busy, but only for a short time? This combination of colors will achieve the goal.
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Dainty fall nail art
The watercolor look of the pink flowers and the golden leaves make an elegant manicure that will go for a chic and elevated vibe.
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Tortoise nail art
Brown and a tortoiseshell design that will add some suss to your boring fall nail ideas. Also, a great way to elevate your French designs.
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Elegant fall manicure
If you’re more into simple and elegant designs for your manicure, this idea will be one of your favorites in the fall season.
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Matte red mani with nail art
A matte manicure in which the red predominates is the perfect take if you like bold designs that catch the eye.
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Spooky (not) nails
Far from scary, but very close to cute. These Halloween nails will be the highlight of October, so save them now on your board.
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Brown French manicure
Elevate the brown French that goes perfectly with the fall season by adding cute flower nail art in fall colors on the middle fingers.
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Short fall nails with green accents
The same simple and elegant look, now featuring green shades that go hard in style this fall season.
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Cute fall nails
Why choose basic French when you can get the same effect by adding some cute nail art to your tips? The red wine shade and the orange are perfect for obtaining the fall look.
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Dark red for a timeless design
Speaking of red wine color, these short nails are a dream. Sometimes, (ok, a lot of times) one-color nails are much more striking than those with a design.
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Brown shades gradient
Brown gradient, but make it bubbly. This is surely a manicure that you can recreate at home, with as little as your nail polish brushes.
As we wrap up our journey through these 44+ gorgeous fall nails ideas, we hope you’ve found ample inspiration to elevate your manicure game this season. From deep, moody hues to intricate, nature-inspired designs, these ideas are sure to bring a touch of elegance and sophistication to your look.
Don’t be afraid to experiment and let your nails become a canvas for expressing your unique style. After all, fall is all about embracing change and celebrating beauty in every detail. So, grab your favorite polish and tools, and let your creativity flow.
Happy fall, and happy painting!
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