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Give your nails an autumn makeover with these gorgeous fall nail designs.From warm and cozy colors to trendy nail art, we’ve got you covered.
As the days get colder and the leaves change color, it’s time to match your nails to the season after a fun summer. The kids are getting ready for back to school, and you deserve a stylish treat too!
Why not give your nails a delightful fall makeover? Not only are they easy to recreate at home or at the nail salon but fall nails also offer a wonderful way to express your creativity.
With an array of warm tones like burnt oranges and browns to the ever-popular sage green these are the best fall nail ideas you’ll see.
Moreover, for those seeking a longer lasting and glossy finish, fall gel nails are an excellent choice. They not only add durability but also give your nails that polished and professional appearance.
So, grab your favorite fall nail colors and let’s dive into the world of autumn-inspired nail art!
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FALL NAIL DESIGNS
1. Autumn Leaves Nail Design
I love how warm and cozy these fall nails are. Matte mustard and terracotta, paired with cozy autumn leaves and gold foil, create a wonderful way to embrace the fall season.
2. Cheetah Print Fall Nails
Adding a cheetah print accent to your nails is a classic choice for the fall season. This design looks perfect on long nails, especially when paired with soft cranberry vibes.
3. Fall-perfect Leaf Nail Art
These nude nails with a floral accent are truly perfect for the fall season. Adding a gold outline makes the dusty colors pop beautifully.
4. Chocolate Fall Nails
These chocolate fall nails look good enough to eat, drizzled with nail polish resembling melted chocolate. Just remember, they’re not for biting!
5. Chrome Pumpkins & Leaves
This chrome pumpkin and leaf nail art is stunning; I love how it gives the nails a 3D effect that’s both classy and eye-catching.
6. Brown Gradient Swirl Nails
Swirl nails are always a good idea, but when you combine a gradient of browns, they become the perfect go-to nail for autumn. Adding them to long nails really completes the full effect.
7. Fall Sunflower Nail Art
These perfectly painted sunflowers just scream fall. There’s nothing quite like florals mixed with autumnal colors, and the splash of glitter makes my heart happy! But if you aren’t an artist, you’ll love these nail art stickers!
8. Matte Gradient Fall Skittle Nails
Mixing matte and gloss is a nail favorite of mine, but when you create a gradient with nudes, you’ll have fall nails that you can wear all season long.
9. 50 Shades of Brown Nails
You can’t have too much brown for fall. So, if you love brown nails, you’ll adore these shades of brown gradient nails.
10. Ghostly Glam Nail Art
Fall is a time for pumpkins, spice, and ghosts, of course, because the season also means Halloween. So why not get your Halloween nails in early with this minimalist ghostly glam nail art?
11. Gold Leaf Glam Nails
Gold leaf on nails is the epitome of luxury, and if you’ve got it, flaunt it! Pair it with your favorite fall colors and wear your gold glam with pride, because you deserve to shine.
12. Burgundy Elegance Manicure
Another glamorous gold nail design that’s absolutely stunning is when you pair it with a deep burgundy nail color. It’s the epitome of fall fabulousness!
13. Matte & Glossy Fall Nails
I’m in love with these fall nails! A mix of matte and glossy skittles paired with short nails equals absolute fall perfection. I can’t wait to try this look!
14. Black Halloween Fall Nails
If you love black nails and want to rock an amazing design for fall, then adding an accent spiderweb and a sprinkle of glitter can take you all the way to Halloween! These nails are a classy and sophisticated choice for the autumn season.
15. Pumpkin Spice Coffin Nails
Pumpkins on coffin nails because pumpkins and fall go hand in hand! Mix in some glitter nail polish and gold nail jewels for the perfect sparkle.
16. Fall Ombre Nails
I love how these nude nails are transformed with a gorgeous burnt orange blend, creating the perfect fall ombre nails.
17. Moody Blue Matte Nails
Navy nails for fall is simply magical! Combine it with a delicate floral decoration to complete the look.
18. Witchy Vibes Nail Design
Witchy or wonderful? Black and white nails with stars give off spooky vibes, which I think is fall perfection.
19. Autumn Spice Frenchies
I love pretty French tip nails, and this burnt orange French mani lined with white gives off cozy autumnal vibes.
20. Dark Torties Nail Design
Here’s another one of my favorite nail designs: dark tortoiseshell nails with a fleck of gold paired with black nails. They look amazing on short square nails.
21. Oval Fall Side French
If you’re looking to mix up your French manicure design, why not try a side French mani? Paint the tips in your favorite fall colors and even add in some animal print for that extra wow factor! You’ll be glad you did!
22. Autumn Love Nail Art
You’ll fall in love with this nail design, literally! Hearts make everything better, so have fun and add a heart to each nail in your fall gradient color palette and flaunt your mani.
23. Matte Stiletto Tortoise Nails
If you have a big personality and want to show off your mani in style, then you need these stiletto nails! The tortoiseshell or cheetah print design is hot and wild! So, get ready to unleash your fierce side this season!
24. Burnt Orange Bliss Nails
I love the depth of the orange against the soft white and silver nails. This is a mani made in fall heaven! Plus, they are perfect for Thanksgiving.
25. Classy Spiderweb Nails
These are the classiest spiderwebs I’ve seen on nails! Although the nails are nude, the silver glitter spiderwebs still take the spotlight, adding a touch of elegance and a hint of spookiness that’s perfect for the fall season.
26. Side French Skittle Sensation
Another side French sensation, this time on long square nails! I love that this nail design suits any nail shape, so definitely try it.
27. Matte Terracotta Nails
These terracotta matte nails are giving me Italian clay pot vibes, and it’s gorgeous! With an abstract pattern on an accent nail, this design is not only stunning but also unique.
28. Perfect Sweater and Plaid Nails
Sweaters and plaid-inspired nail designs for fall are like cozying up in your favorite autumn outfit. They bring the warmth and charm of the season to your fingertips.
29. Golden Cheetah Accent Nails
Gold cheetah nails, need I say more? If you want classy nails for fall, then you’ll love these. The gold fleck in each cheetah spot is a creative touch that adds a touch of sophistication and luxury.
30. Chocolate And Checks Nail Design
Can’t decide what nail design to choose? Choose both! Paint one hand chocolate brown and the other checkered, then finish off with gold details. It’s a must-have combo this fall.
31. Cow Print Swirly Nails
If you’re a fan of cow print, you’ll adore this stunning negative space cow print nail design. The abstract swirls and stylish pattern are sure to impress!
32. Fall Shades Coffin Mani
I’m absolutely obsessed with these rustic autumnal colors, and the added touch of gold glitter at the cuticle is the perfect finishing flourish for this fall skittle nail idea.
33. Sage Fall Frenchies
Gold French tips on the perfect sage base go together like a match made in heaven.
34. Fall Color Palette
More skittle nails for fall, because, why not? Burnt orange, mustard, sage, and navy is the epitome of an autumnal color palette.
35. French Gradient Twist
Craving French nails with a twist? Add playful dots to your brown gradient talons, and watch your nails come to life with character.
36. Polka Dot Parade Nails
These gorgeous negative space spotty nails remind me of 101 Dalmatians—equally cute and popular.
37. Dark Sage Green Nails
Green for fall, but let’s make it crocodile green and then add a touch of gold to bring perfect balance to this design. It’s a fusion of French and reverse French, all in one stunning look.
38. Animal Print Mani
OMG, these animal print French tips are absolutely divine! These press-on nails are not only easy to apply at home, but you can also paint the animal print with gel colors to match each unique pattern.
39. Marble Autumn Nail Design
This one’s for the professionals—a blend of cinnamon on white marble nails accented with exquisite gold detailing. But don’t worry, there’s also an amazing press-on option if you want to DIY this luxurious look.
40. Autumn Check Nail Art
Autumn checkerboard nails are a must-have nail design that you can easily achieve at home.
41. Sweater Weather Nail Art
Sweater weather calls for sweater nails! Elevate the look by adding charming pumpkins and delicate fall leaves.
42. Golden Flaked Nails
Here’s another fun fall nail design: gold flakes on autumnal nails, resembling little speckled fall eggs.
43. Copper Chrome Fall French Tip Nails
These copper chrome French tips are incredibly beautiful and look stunning on oval nails as well.
44. Gold Foil Navy Nails
These nails are simply stunning! Navy blue side French nails adorned with gold flakes – pure elegance!
45. Mauve & Tortoise Mani
For a chic nail look, give the mauve half-moon design with a tortoise accent a try. This design is simply dreamy, especially on shorter nails.
46. Autumnal Abstract
Give your nails a touch of artistic flair by incorporating nail polish paint strokes in a vibrant array of colors. It’s like having a mini masterpiece on each nail.
47. Brown Chevron Fall French
Instead of using white polish for your V-cut tips, opt for a classic fall color like this rich brown.
48. Fall Vibes
You don’t have to choose just one favorite color with this neutral gradient nail idea. Paint each nail in your preferred shade of brown to perfectly match the season.
49. Burgundy Accent Sweater Nails
Burgundy nails are my go-to for fall, and I’m wearing them right now! There’s nothing quite like a deep merlot color to make you feel extra cozy.
50. Tiny Pumpkin Accent Nail Art
If you’re a minimalist, you’ll adore a simple nude nail with a tiny pumpkin accent. You can wear this chic look for Halloween and Thanksgiving too.
51. Pop Art Fall Nails
The comic book nail trend is taking over the internet, and this gradient French manicure definitely pops – pun intended!
52. Pumpkin Accent Nail Art
We can’t get enough of pumpkin nails for the season—honestly, just give us pumpkin everything!
53. Retro Vibe Nails
Ooh, I’m loving the retro vibes these nails are giving! Browns and whites with swirls, flowers, and French tips – yes, please!
54. Short Autumnal Gradient Nails
These short gradient nude nails are so dreamy! If you love them as much as we do, you should try them.
55. Tortoiseshell Accent
This autumn combo is absolutely stunning! It’s a delightful mix of clear and green with tortoiseshell and polka dots accents.
56. Bottle Green Beauty Nails
Bottle green nail polish paired with leaf nail art is a classy and stunning combo for a chic manicure. The contrast between matte and glossy green adds an eye-catching touch.
57. Chocolate French Twist
If you’re in the mood for a fun French manicure design, a swirl French tip is just what you need. Its retro vibes strike a cool yet sophisticated balance.
58. Olive Chevron French Tips
Olive green is a stunning color choice for fall. Pair it with a chevron French tip and some gold accents to create the perfect nail combination.
59. Abstract Nude Frenchies
These French tip nails are goals! I adore how the soft colors and the abstract gold line design pair perfectly.
60. Royal Purple Swirly Nails
A rich purple nail paired with elegant swirls makes this nail design both classy and sophisticated.
61. Pumpkin Croc Frenchies
Croc French tips cleverly disguised as pumpkins? Yes, please! These nails are amazing and perfect for the pumpkin patch and Halloween festivities, without a doubt!
62. Corduroy Fall Nails
Have you ever seen such gorgeous corduroy nails? Well, now you have! We’re absolutely in love with these beauties.
63. Vibrant Autumn Leaves
All the fall vibes are here with these autumn leaves, and we’re loving the matte finish! Can it get more gorgeous than this?
64. Chocolate Swirl Speckled Nails
Here’s another speckled fall nail design that looks absolutely delectable. The rich chocolate tones contrasting with white, and caramel give this look an irresistible charm.
65. Zebra Gradient Nail Design
These long zebra talons are a statement, exuding oval French vibes painted in stunning browns. I mean, who wouldn’t want these?
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