70 Gorgeous Fall Nails For A Pretty Autumn Manicure

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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

26. Muted Tones

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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!