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As the leaves are changing, so are our manicures — and they happen to use the same nail color palette. With cute, stylish and over-the-top fall nail designs, we’re obsessed with what these professional nail artists have come up with — and you can recreate these on your own too. Whether you typically opt for flowers (yes, fall florals are a thing!) or need to buy the perfect jewel-tone polish, the ideas are endless, and there is so much more in store for you.
There are the classics, like Halloween nail decals and cute deer and then there are the trendier options, like French manicures and striping tape creations. Whatever your dream favorite fall nail design is, you’re bound to find exactly what you’re hoping for. Looking for more fall beauty ideas? Check out our favorite fall makeup trends and fall hairstyle trends.
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Plaid Details
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Nothing says fall more than plaid. Orange and gold is classic and perfect for the brisk season.
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Sweater Weather
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Ever wish you could wear your favorite sweater on your fingertips? This chunky knit pattern looks ultra cozy.
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Fall Trees
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Fall designs may always seem focused on the leaves, but this golden tree design is unique and tasteful.
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Golden Gradient
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Go for understated glamour with a golden glitter gradient over fall-colored nails. Pro tip: layer on gold jewelry to really make them pop.
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Matte Black Mani
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A matte black manicure always looks edgy, but blood-red drips make it Halloween-appropriate.
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Cute Fall Leaves
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This idea takes your mani to the next level with understated fall leaf art.
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Crescent Moon French Tips
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French manicures are classic, but this edgy twists gives them a spooky feel that’s perfect for when the leaves start to change and the air gets crisper.
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Delicate Stars
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Bring a little bit of fall magic to your fingertips with tiny white stars on a black mani — in the right light, it just looks like your fingertips are sparkling.
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Swirly French Tips
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Combine three of this season’s hottest trends — french manicures, swirls and nudes — into one. By keeping the tones neutral, this busy style becomes wearable and chic.
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Bejeweled Accents
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Spice up your nude manicure with jeweled embellishments. Go for autumnal tones like orange, gold and green in tiny bursts.
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Deep Ombré
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If October were a color palette, it’s a safe bet that these nails would encapsulate it. Rich, warm neutrals are the ultimate accessory to your favorite fall drink.
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Pumpkin Accents
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These are the perfect tips for your annual trip to the pumpkin patch. An extra accent nail with gold flakes adds even more flare.
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Delicate Constellation Nails
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Sheer nude nails are as classic as it gets. Astrology lovers can amp them up a notch with constellations from your birth chart.
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Neutral Swirls
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This manicure is super simple, but makes a huge statement. You’ll easily fall for this chic design.
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Understated Nude
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Minimalist manicures work for every occasion. Simple gold accents look sleek without drawing too much attention to your nails.
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Abstract Black Coffin Nails
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Simple, chic and on trend, these abstract curves make your fingers look elongated and pair perfectly with every fall outfit.
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Groovy Designs
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This season’s hottest runway trends take inspiration from the ’70s — and you can also add a groovy twist to your fingertips.
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Abstract Golden Fall Leaves
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It doesn’t get much more fall-inspired than this. Change up your brown manicure with textured gold foil inspired by fall foliage.
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Detailed Nude Ombré
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Elevate nude ombré nails with delicate line drawings on each finger. Tasteful and intricate — these nails belong in an art museum.
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Minimal Swirls
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If you want to try this season’s swirl trend but don’t want your nails to stand out too much, go for thin black ribbons over an opaque nude.
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