Fall is here, and it's time to embrace the season's rich colors and cozy vibes in every aspect of your style, including your nails. From earthy tones to vibrant hues, there are countless ways to express your autumnal spirit. In this article, we’ll explore some fabulous fall nail ideas that are perfect for the season. Whether you prefer simple, cute, or bold designs, there’s something here for everyone.
Vibrant And Edgy Autumn Nails
For those who love to experiment with bold colors and unique designs, this fall nail idea is a must-try. The vibrant green and blue tones with gold accents create a striking contrast that’s sure to turn heads. The gel almond shape adds a touch of elegance, making this design both edgy and chic. The gold embellishments add a luxurious feel, making this manicure perfect for a night out or a special fall event.
Gold studs and embellishments: Mioblet Nail Art Rhinestones Kit
Gel top coat: Gelish Top It Off
Start by applying a base coat, then alternate between green and blue polish on each nail. Cure under a UV/LED lamp. Apply gold polish at the tips and use a fine brush to create delicate lines and patterns. Add gold studs and embellishments while the gel is still tacky. Cure again and finish with a gel top coat to ensure longevity and shine. This autumn gel almond design is perfect for those looking to make a bold fashion statement this season.
Neon Tipped Elegance
This design combines elegance with a playful twist, featuring a soft nude base complemented by neon yellow tips. The addition of blue and white polka dots on select nails adds an unexpected, artistic flair, making this manicure both sophisticated and fun. The almond shape elongates the fingers, providing a chic and refined look that's perfect for autumn. The neon tips add a pop of color that contrasts beautifully with the natural base, making it an eye-catching choice for those looking to stand out this season.
Blue and white polka dot nail art pens: Sally Hansen I Heart Nail Art Pens
Nude base coat: Essie "Ballet Slippers"
Neon yellow nail polish: China Glaze "Sun's Up, Top Down"
Clear top coat: Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat
Fine nail art brushes: PANA Professional Nail Art Brushes
To recreate this look at home, start by applying a nude base coat to all nails. Once dry, carefully paint the tips with neon yellow polish, using a guide strip if needed for a clean line. For the polka dots, use the nail art pens to apply blue and white dots on select nails. Finish with a clear top coat to seal the design and add shine. This fall nail idea is both cute and simple, perfect for adding a bright touch to your autumn wardrobe.
Autumn Glow
This manicure features a stunning blend of clear tips with an orange gradient and silver glitter accents. The design is both elegant and trendy, capturing the essence of fall with its warm hues and sparkling details. The almond shape enhances the overall look, providing a sophisticated and stylish appearance. The clear tips give a modern twist, while the orange gradient and glitter add a touch of autumn warmth and sparkle.
Orange gradient polish: China Glaze "Tangerine Heat"
Silver glitter polish: Essie "Set in Stones"
Clear top coat: Gelish Top It Off
Gradient sponges: Winstonia Nail Art Sponges
To create this look, start with a clear base coat. Use a sponge to apply the orange polish, creating a gradient effect from the middle of the nail to the tips. Apply silver glitter polish at the tips for added sparkle. Finish with a clear top coat to seal the design. This autumn nail idea is perfect for those who want a blend of elegance and fun, ideal for any fall occasion.
Shimmering Pink Elegance
This manicure showcases a stunning combination of soft pink polish with delicate silver glitter accents along the tips. The shimmer of the pink base paired with the sparkle of the glitter creates a sophisticated and luxurious look, perfect for any autumn occasion. The almond shape adds elegance and elongates the fingers, making this design ideal for those seeking a classy yet eye-catching manicure.
Pink shimmer nail polish: Essie "Pink Glove Service"
Silver glitter polish: Zoya "Trixie"
Clear top coat: Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Top Coat
Nail art brush: Beetles Nail Art Brush Set
Nail tape for clean lines: Born Pretty Nail Art Striping Tape
To recreate this look, start by applying two coats of the pink shimmer polish. Once dry, use the nail tape to outline the tips and apply the silver glitter polish. Carefully remove the tape and allow the glitter to dry completely. Finish with a clear top coat to add shine and protect the design. This fall nail idea is perfect for adding a touch of glamour to your autumn style.
Teal Elegance
This manicure features a rich teal color that’s perfect for the fall season. The deep hue is complemented by a subtle rhinestone accent on one nail, adding a touch of sparkle and sophistication. The almond shape gives the nails a sleek and elegant appearance, making this design suitable for both casual and formal settings.
Rhinestone accents: Swarovski Nail Art Rhinestones
Clear top coat: Gelish Top It Off
Nail glue for rhinestones: IBD Brush-On Nail Glue
Fine nail art brush: PANA Professional Nail Art Brushes
Start by applying two coats of the teal polish and let it dry completely. Use nail glue to attach the rhinestone accents on the desired nail. Finish with a clear top coat to secure the rhinestones and add shine. This autumn manicure is perfect for those looking to incorporate a bold and elegant color into their fall look.
Pink Cow Print
This fun and trendy manicure features a pink cow print design, making it a bold and playful choice for the fall season. The mix of solid pink nails with cow print accents creates a dynamic and eye-catching look. The short, rounded shape adds to the charm, making this design perfect for those who prefer a cute and simple manicure.
Apply the pink base coat to most nails, leaving a few for the cow print design. Use the white polish as the base for the cow print nails. Once dry, use the black nail art pen to create irregular spots, mimicking a cow's pattern. Finish with a clear top coat to seal the design. This autumn short manicure is perfect for adding a touch of fun to your fall wardrobe.
Neon Orange Abstract
This design features a bold neon orange base with intricate white abstract lines, creating a striking and modern look. The stiletto shape enhances the edgy vibe of this manicure, making it perfect for those who love to stand out. The contrast between the neon orange and the white lines creates a dynamic and eye-catching appearance.
Neon orange nail polish: China Glaze "Sun's Up, Top Down"
White nail art pen: Kiss Nail Art Paint in White
Matte top coat: OPI Matte Top Coat
Fine nail art brush: Makartt Nail Art Brush Set
Nail tape for clean lines: Born Pretty Nail Art Striping Tape
Start by applying the neon orange polish and let it dry completely. Use the white nail art pen to draw abstract lines on each nail, creating a unique design. Finish with a matte top coat to give the nails a sophisticated, non-glossy finish. This autumn stiletto manicure is perfect for those who want a bold and trendy look.
Autumn Abstract
This manicure features an abstract design with a mix of brown, black, and beige shades, creating a sophisticated and modern look. The almond shape adds elegance, while the contrasting colors and patterns make this design perfect for autumn. The combination of matte and glossy finishes adds depth and dimension.
Start by applying the brown, black, and beige polishes in an abstract pattern on each nail. Use a fine nail art brush to create clean lines and intricate designs. Apply a matte top coat on the brown and beige sections and a clear top coat on the black sections to enhance the contrast. This autumn almond manicure is perfect for adding a modern touch to your fall style.
Teal Sparkle Tips
This dazzling manicure features teal tips with sparkling accents on a nude base, creating a glamorous and eye-catching look. The almond shape adds sophistication, while the glittery teal tips make this design perfect for special occasions. The combination of the nude base and vibrant tips creates a stunning contrast.
Teal glitter nail polish: China Glaze "Turned Up Turquoise"
Rhinestone accents: Swarovski Nail Rhinestones
Clear top coat: Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat
Fine nail art brush: Makartt Nail Art Brush Set
Apply the nude base coat and let it dry completely. Use the teal glitter polish to create tips on each nail. Add rhinestone accents along the tips while the polish is still wet. Finish with a clear top coat to seal the design and add shine. This autumn gel almond manicure is perfect for adding a touch of sparkle to your fall look.
Neon Pop
This fun and vibrant manicure features bold neon colors with abstract designs, creating a playful and energetic look. The stiletto shape enhances the boldness of the design, making it perfect for those who love to experiment with their nail art. The combination of neon pink, orange, and green creates a dynamic and eye-catching appearance.
Neon pink nail polish: China Glaze "Shocking Pink"
Neon orange nail polish: Essie "Tangerine Tease"
Neon green nail polish: OPI "Pump Up the Volume"
Matte top coat: OPI Matte Top Coat
Fine nail art brush: Beetles Nail Art Brush Set
Start by applying the neon pink, orange, and green polishes in an abstract pattern on each nail. Use a fine nail art brush to create clean lines and intricate designs. Apply a matte top coat to give the nails a sophisticated, non-glossy finish. This autumn stiletto manicure is perfect for adding a pop of color to your fall wardrobe.
Neon Retro
This playful manicure features a mix of neon colors and retro patterns, creating a vibrant and eye-catching look. The abstract designs include smiley faces, geometric shapes, and bold color blocks. The almond shape enhances the fun and energetic feel of this design, making it perfect for those who love to experiment with their nail art.
Neon nail polishes: China Glaze "Shocking Pink", Essie "Tangerine Tease", OPI "Pump Up the Volume"
Black and white nail art pens: Kiss Nail Art Paint
Clear top coat: Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Top Coat
Fine nail art brush: Beetles Nail Art Brush Set
To achieve this look, apply a nude base coat to each nail. Use the neon polishes to create bold, abstract designs on each nail, incorporating smiley faces, geometric shapes, and other retro patterns. Use the black and white nail art pens for added details. Finish with a clear top coat to seal the design and add shine. This autumn gel almond manicure is perfect for adding a playful touch to your fall style.
Classic Nude
This elegant manicure features a soft, nude polish that creates a clean and sophisticated look. The square shape adds a modern touch, making this design perfect for any occasion. The simplicity of the nude color enhances the natural beauty of the nails, creating a timeless and chic appearance.
Olive Elegance
As a professional manicurist, I can confidently say that olive green nails are an absolute must-try for the fall season. The deep, muted green is both sophisticated and versatile, making it perfect for any occasion. This particular design combines a matte and glossy finish, giving a unique twist to the traditional single-tone manicure. The subtle contrast between the textures adds depth and interest without being overpowering.
Matte olive green polish (e.g., OPI Infinite Shine in "Olive for Green")
Glossy top coat (e.g., Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat)
Matte top coat (e.g., Essie Matte About You)
Instructions:
Start by applying a base coat to protect your nails.
Apply two coats of the matte olive green polish, letting each layer dry completely.
Once dry, use a thin brush to apply the glossy top coat in a diagonal pattern across the nail.
Finish with a matte top coat on the rest of the nail to create the contrasting effect.
Floral Almond Delight
Floral designs aren’t just for spring; they can be a lovely choice for fall too. This delicate design features tiny, intricate flowers in autumnal colors on a nude base. The almond shape of the nails enhances the elegance of the design, making it perfect for a gel almond manicure.
Assorted floral nail stickers or decals in fall colors
Clear top coat
Instructions:
Begin with a base coat to protect your nails.
Apply two coats of the nude base polish and allow it to dry completely.
Carefully place the floral stickers or decals on each nail, arranging them as desired.
Seal the design with a clear top coat to ensure the stickers stay in place and to add shine.
Lilac And Black Polka Dots
Combining soft lilac with bold black polka dots creates a playful yet chic look. The matte finish adds a modern touch to this cute and trendy design, making it ideal for short square nails. This manicure is both eye-catching and easy to achieve, perfect for a stylish autumn look.
Black polish for polka dots (e.g., OPI "Black Onyx")
Dotting tool or bobby pin
Matte top coat
Instructions:
Apply a base coat to all nails.
Paint the nails with two coats of lilac polish and let them dry.
Use the dotting tool dipped in black polish to create polka dots on an accent nail.
Finish with a matte top coat to seal the design and add a modern finish.
Black Lace Intricacy
This intricate black lace design is perfect for those who love detailed and elegant nail art. The almond shape nails feature a nude base with black lace-like patterns, adding a touch of sophistication and mystery. The lace effect is both intricate and stylish, making it ideal for special occasions.
Black polish for lace design (e.g., Essie "Licorice")
Thin nail art brush
Instructions:
Begin with a base coat to protect your nails.
Apply two coats of the nude base polish and let it dry.
Use the thin brush to carefully paint lace patterns with the black polish.
Seal with a clear top coat to protect the intricate design.
Autumn Floral Tips
This charming design features autumnal colors with delicate floral accents. The combination of warm browns and oranges with cute flower details makes this manicure perfect for the fall season. The rounded shape adds a soft and elegant touch to the overall look.
Orange polish (e.g., OPI "A Good Man-darin is Hard to Find")
White polish for flowers (e.g., OPI "Alpine Snow")
Thin nail art brush and dotting tool
Instructions:
Apply a base coat to protect your nails.
Paint the tips with alternating brown and orange polishes.
Use the thin brush and dotting tool to add floral details with the white polish.
Seal with a clear top coat to protect the design.
Golden Floral Accents
This design features golden floral accents over a nude base, creating a delicate and sophisticated look. The combination of pastel flowers and golden outlines adds a touch of elegance and charm, making it perfect for any occasion.
Pastel polishes for flowers (e.g., Essie "Mint Candy Apple" and "Fiji")
Gold polish for outlines (e.g., Essie "Good as Gold")
Thin nail art brush
Instructions:
Begin with a base coat to protect your nails.
Apply two coats of the nude base polish and let it dry.
Use the thin brush to paint flowers with pastel polishes and outline them with the gold polish.
Seal with a clear top coat to protect the design and add shine.
Classic Elegance
As a professional manicurist, I can confidently say that this nail design is the epitome of classic elegance. The deep red nails exude a timeless charm, while the accent nails featuring a Burberry-inspired plaid pattern add a touch of high fashion. The gold glitter nails bring just the right amount of sparkle, making this design perfect for any occasion. The combination of deep red, gold glitter, and plaid creates a sophisticated and stylish look that’s ideal for the fall season.
Deep red nail polish (e.g., OPI’s “Big Apple Red”)
Gold glitter nail polish (e.g., Essie’s “Rock at the Top”)
Black and white striping nail art pens
Top coat for a glossy finish (e.g., Seche Vite)
Creating the Look at Home:
Start by applying a base coat to protect your nails.
Apply two coats of deep red polish on all nails except the accent nails.
On the accent nails, use black and white striping pens to create the plaid pattern.
Apply gold glitter polish to the remaining nails for a touch of sparkle.
Finish with a glossy top coat to seal the design and add shine.
Subtle Sophistication
This nail design is a perfect blend of subtlety and sophistication. The soft pastel colors and delicate plaid pattern make it a great choice for those who prefer a more understated look. The combination of mint green, white, and light yellow creates a fresh and clean design that’s perfect for spring and summer.
Pastel nail polishes in mint green, white, light yellow (e.g., Essie’s “Mint Candy Apple”, OPI’s “Alpine Snow”, Zoya’s “Jacqueline”)
White striping nail art pen
Glossy top coat (e.g., Seche Vite)
Creating the Look at Home:
Start by applying a base coat to protect your nails.
Apply two coats of pastel polish on each nail.
Use a white striping pen to create a delicate plaid pattern on accent nails.
Finish with a glossy top coat to seal the design and add shine.
Earthy Green Plaid
This design features an earthy green base with intricate plaid accents in burgundy, white, and gold. The plaid pattern is meticulously detailed, adding a sophisticated and fashionable touch to the nails. The combination of solid green nails and plaid accent nails creates a balanced and eye-catching look.
Green nail polish (e.g., OPI’s “Stay Off the Lawn”)
Burgundy nail polish (e.g., Essie’s “Wicked”)
White nail polish (e.g., OPI’s “Alpine Snow”)
Gold striping tape or nail art pen
Glossy top coat (e.g., Seche Vite)
Creating the Look at Home:
Start with a base coat to protect your nails.
Apply green polish to all nails.
On the accent nails, use burgundy, white, and gold striping pens to create the plaid pattern.
Seal the design with a glossy top coat to add shine and durability.
Bright Neon Plaid
This vibrant and colorful plaid design is perfect for adding a pop of color to your fall look. The use of neon orange, green, and pink lines over a clear base creates a playful and modern twist on the classic plaid pattern. The clean and precise lines give the nails a fresh and polished appearance.
Neon orange nail polish (e.g., China Glaze “Orange Knockout”)
Neon green nail polish (e.g., Orly “Glowstick”)
Neon pink nail polish (e.g., Essie “Pinking About You”)
Fine nail art brushes for creating lines
Clear base coat and glossy top coat (e.g., Seche Vite)
Creating the Look at Home:
Apply a clear base coat to all nails.
Use the fine nail art brushes to paint vertical and horizontal lines in neon orange, green, and pink.
Allow each color to dry before adding the next to prevent smudging.
Finish with a glossy top coat to seal the design and enhance the colors.
Classic Red Plaid
This classic red plaid design is both bold and stylish, making it a perfect choice for fall. The bright red nails are complemented by accent nails featuring a black, white, and red plaid pattern, creating a striking contrast that catches the eye.
Bright red nail polish (e.g., OPI “Big Apple Red”)
Black and white striping nail art pens
Clear base coat and glossy top coat (e.g., Seche Vite)
Creating the Look at Home:
Apply a clear base coat to all nails.
Paint all nails with bright red polish, leaving a few accent nails.
Use black and white striping pens to create the plaid pattern on the accent nails.
Finish with a glossy top coat to protect the design and add shine.
Warm Autumn Plaid
This warm and earthy plaid design is perfect for embracing the autumn season. The mix of deep browns and reds with white plaid accents creates a cozy and inviting look. The intricate plaid pattern on the accent nails adds a touch of sophistication to the overall design.
Photo credit by: @anitanailsss
