70 Gorgeous Fall Nails For A Pretty Autumn Manicure

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Are you looking for cute and unique fall nail designs that you can recreate at home or at the nail salon? If so, you’re in the right place!

Fall is known for muted colors, cozy sweaters, falling leaves, pumpkin spice lattes, and spending time at home. The color schemes are usually a mix of burnt orange, browns, nudes, golds, and even muted greens and blues. If you want to see the best fall nail ideas and nail art using these color schemes, keep on reading!

The Best Fall Nail Designs

1. End Of Summer


The end of summer doesn’t mean the end of florals, try an accent nail or fall colors like brown and dark red.

2. Chrome


Chrome is the ultimate fall party-girl manicure. It’s more toned down than glitter and still looks cool during the daytime.

3. Fall Flowers


Florals in fall tones; oranges, dark greens and reds, are perfect when the temperature drops.

4. Snakeskin

Cute short fall nails with gold chrome effect and sage green tips
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Fall also means the start of the spooky season – Halloween! These snake detail nails are perfect for Halloween as well as every day.

5. Hot Chocolate


Nothing says fall like a cup of hot cocoa, and why not reflect this on your nails too?

6. Dotted Flowers

Dotted fall nails with flowers.

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If you’re looking to experiment with nail art at home, this is the perfect easy option for you. Use a bobby pin and your favorite fall nail shades.

7. Friendly Ghost


For a quirky nail art design, this ghost nail design is cuter than it is scary.

8. Retro Flowers


Retro designs like these flowers work perfectly against a gradient of brown shades – perfect if you need something subdued but still fun.

9. Matte & Glitter

Short matte chocolate brown fall nails with glitter.

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There’s no perfect way to highlight glitter than on a matte background, and a mix of burgundy and copper is a match made in nail heaven.

10. Olive Green


If you’re a martini girl, why not go for an olive manicure in an ode to your favorite garnish?

 11. Golden Tips


Gold tips look super chic and sleek. They are the perfect cool-girl look, no matter what metallic shade you like.

12. Mauve Mood


Mauve is an underrated nail shade, but with undertones of red, brown and pink, it’s the perfect pinky shade for fall.

13. Mocha Latte

Pretty long brown fall nails

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We already said hot chocolate nails are going to be trending for fall, so why not mocha?

14. Sage Green


Green can be an odd color to find cute shades in. Sage is a stunning shade perfect for a dainty fall manicure.

15. Burgundy


Burgundy is a classic fall manicure, and it always looks polished (no pun intended!)

16. Forest Green


If a colored manicure feels like too much of an experiment, a French manicure with a fall color like this forest green is a great in-between option.

17. Retro Flowers

Long brown swirl nails with flowers for fall

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Retro designs like these flowers work perfectly for a bold nail design that is still appropriate for every day.

18. Metallic


If you’re getting into the festive mood early, a metallic manicure with both chrome and glitter elements is perfect.

19. Touch Of Glitter

Short white and silver fall nails with glitter

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Going for accent glitter nails is perfect if a full glitter manicure feels like overkill.

20. Burnt Orange


Red and oranges work perfectly for fall, and this stunning hybrid shade is a gorgeous option. If you’re a bit extra, try some gold glitter accents.

21. Retro Groove


For a bold, quirky manicure, go for a combination like this flower and checkerboard design.

22. Grey Mood

Grey sweater nails for fall with pumpkins

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Grey is an underrated nail color design. A great way to jazz it up is by incorporating seasonal motifs like a sweater pattern in your mani.

23. Dotted

Brown dotted French tip nails

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This is a design we have seen Kylie Jenner rocking multiple times.

24. Glam Neutrals 


Neutral fall nails can be boring, but some nail art can add an eye-catching aspect.

25. Pumpkin Spice

Short white and orange fall nails with pumpkins

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What is more fall than a pumpkin pie? In this case, pumpkin-themed nail art!

26. Muted Tones

Matte neutral fall nails with dark green leaves

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As fun as nail art can be, it isn’t always the most appropriate for a professional look. If you do wish to add some nail art into your life, go for a muted base color like this stunning taupe.

27. Amethyst


Crystals are said to have good energy, and why not bring some of that energy into your look with stunning amethyst-inspired nails?

28. White & Bright

Cute short white fall nails with gold glitter and leaves

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You can either love or hate white nails. Regardless, they make the perfect base color for fall color nail art designs.

29. Matte Mood


Fall is a great time to experiment with different nail textures. A velvety matte finish like this works perfectly for the colder months.

30. Touch Of Gold


The fall months usually mean more socializing and parties as we lead up to the holiday season. Funky gold nail details can pack a punch to a plain outfit.

31. Ice, Ice Baby


Icy blue nails will keep you looking extra cool for fall, even if the weather may already be cold!

32. Pumpkins Galore

Short pumpkin nails

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If you’re a kid at heart, and want to dress up for Halloween (but can’t because it won’t be office-appropriate) go for a funky pumpkin nail design instead!

33. Brown Leaves


For those who like a more subdued design, a sheer pink base with a rose gold metallic leaf motif can be a great statement while sticking to your personal style.

34. Brown Marble

Long brown marble nails for fall

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Marbled nail designs like this gorgeous orangey-brown one are perfect if you like a funky design to show off in all your Insta posts!

35. Nature-Inspired


If there’s one thing we can say about fall, it’s that across the world, it brings some of the most beautiful natural landscapes. To celebrate this, a nature-inspired manicure makes a stunning look.

36. Mixed Bunch


Gen-Z loves a mismatched nail design. If you’re confused about which motifs to include, use this funky fall assortment as inspo!

37. Golden Pumpkins

Cute neutral coffin fall nails with golden pumpkins.

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We love gold, and pumpkins – so a gold pumpkin nail art only feels like a great choice for a nail art design.

38. Wine & Dine

Burgundy fall nails with glitter in coffin shape

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Whether lipstick or nails, wine red is a great fall color on every skin tone. You can go for a plain color, glitter, or even a French tip!

39. Fall gradients

Fall gradient nails with leaves

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Nothing says “fall” like an orange-toned gradient! To make sure this is cohesive, try mixing the colors yourself with varying amounts of white polish!

40. Retro Swirls


For all the groovy chicks, a retro flower and swirly pattern is the perfect cross between new and old.

41. Golden & Green Swirls

Neutral gold and dark green swirl nails

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Random swirly designs are all the rage, and are great if you don’t want to spend excessive money on having your nail art professionally done. You can create this look with a thin paint or makeup brush!

42. White & Gray


For an icy look, a mix of grey and white gradients will look elegant. You can add extra embellishments to amp up the look too.

43. Spooky Season


This dainty Halloween manicure is perfect for celebrating the season whilst still being chic and minimal.

44. Pink Color Palette


Nothing beats a girly pink manicure. A gradient one like this with glitter detailing looks festive and eye-catching.

45. Wine At Night


Aura-style manicures are extremely popular but can be difficult to do. With magnetic nail polish, you can get the same look in the comfort of your own home.

46. Minimalist Vibe


Sometimes, minimal really is best. A brown and white manicure on a clear base makes the perfect accompaniment to your cozy winter looks, but also works well as a Thanksgiving mani.

47. Leaves Galore

Autumn leaves nails

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Fall leaves are one of the most beautiful natural phenomena. Celebrate their beauty with a statement manicure.

48. Starry Night


Stars have been a classic nail art staple for years, not only are they easy to do, they are fun and dainty. You can either have these done at your favorite salon, or buy nail decals like these from Etsy to do at home.

49. Fall Foliage


The neutral colors of plants and leaves lend themselves to a fall manicure.

50. Blackout


Black and gold is a classic color combination. For your best Gatsby-inspired party look, this pair will do you no wrong.

51. Sweet As Candy


Pastels are not a color often associated with fall, but when done correctly in fall colors, make the most perfect dainty manicures.

52. Modern French


A clean-girl French manicure on short nails is perfect if you like a clean look for fall. To incorporate the fall trend, go for a brown shade.

53. Pumpkin French Tips

Cute burnt orange French tip pumpkin nails with glitter

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An experimental take on the classic French manicure, and not one for the faint-hearted, is this pumpkin-tastic nail art!

 54. Matte Pumpkins

Cute brown gradient nails with pumpkins for fall

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A gradient brown manicure is a great fall trend, but can be boring if you prefer nail art. A neutral-on-neutral nail art design like this makes a great compromise.

55. Brown x Burnt Orange

Matte brown and burnt orange fall nails in coffin shape

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Chocolate orange is a classic flavor combination, and for fall, their colors are the hottest new pairing.

56. Draw The Line


Vertical lines in nails can give the illusion of longer nails and hands, great if you aren’t blessed with elegant fingers!

57. Shades Of Orange


If you can’t decide on one stunning shade of orange for your next manicure, why not go for all of them?

58. Delicate Leaves

Short white fall nails with leaves

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We’ve already spoken about leaves being a fantastic nail trend, however, these can be too eye-catching. A dainty version like this is perfect if you prefer an elegant look.

59. Earth Tones


The most beautiful colors do truly come from Earth’s natural beauty. Using this design as inspiration will definitely ensure a stunning manicure.

60. Protective Gaze


Nail art with eye motifs is not only super cool, but folklore says similar motifs can be good at warding off negative energy.

61. Gradient French Tips

Brown ombre French tip nails

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A colored French manicure is extremely on-trend. To make sure it looks fall-appropriate, go for tones of browns and creams.

62. Short & Sweet


Long nails can sometimes look unintentionally tacky. Short nails are also great options if you’d like to experiment with a bold color or design.

63. White & Taupe


Shades of creamy whites and warm taupes make a dreamy picture-perfect combination.

64. Brown Claws


Brown doesn’t get enough credit for its ability to look chic on every skin tone. Pay attention that the shade isn’t too similar to your skin tone, though, if you do have brown-toned skin.

65. Matte Gradient

Matte fall gradient nails with gold foil

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A good rule of thumb for nail art is to focus on one statement. In this case, the focus can be on the color, and the texture is subdued.

66. Plaid Pumpkin Patch

Orange pumpkin patch nails with plaid

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Plaid is a great fall pattern, hinting at pumpkin patches and similar fall vibes. Combine them all for a manicure full of your favorite things!

67. Royal Blue

Matte royal blue nails with gold maple leaves

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Royal blue is a favorite color of Royalty. The dark undertones also make this a great color for fall nails during the colder months.

68. Checkmate


Checkerboard is a statement nail art option, but a nude and brown mix such as this keeps it easy on the eyes.

69. Muted Hues


There’s nothing worse than a good nail design that doesn’t go with anything in your closet. Sticking to muted tones means you’ll never have that problem.

70. Blue Gingham

Short fall nails with blue gingham plaid

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Blue is an underrated color for nail art, but if you’re looking to add orange accents, blue is a great color to combine this with.

Which of these fall nails was your favorite? Let us know in the comments, and make sure to save your favorites on Pinterest!

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