The fall chill is in the air and the days of bonfires, pumpkin patches, and PSLs are here. In all the coziness don’t forget to add a little fall flair to your manicure and take advantage of the trends of the season. Whether it’s leaves, orange and brown tones, or cute-yet-spooky ghosts, we’ve got the best fall nail design ideas to keep your nails looking trendy all season long.
Fall nail art has such a pretty seasonal color palette and textures to choose from for the perfect eye-catching look. Screenshot your favorite look to take to your nail artist for inspiration, or try it out yourself and go the DIY route at home!
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At home fall nails vs. salon nails:
While you can do so many fall nail ideas at home with gel manicure kits, it can be a little intimidating to some who are not as steady with their hands or just generally prefer the pampered experience at their local nail salon.
While gel polish manicures will generally last longer than traditional polish (usually 2-3 weeks for a gel manicure), there are traditional polish brands that boast several weeks of wear from their products and you don’t have the longer gel removal process at home if you choose to take off your own polish.
Some of the trickier techniques like chrome or magnetic polish also might be a little easier in the hands of a professional, but if you have a gel nail kit at home, they are looks that are fun to try and master.
Of course, doing a press-on nail is the easiest way to get your perfect fall style at home by yourself, so there’s no shame in finding your favorite look and grabbing your nail glue.
Pumpkin Patch
Pair these with a cozy sweater next time you visit the pumpkin patch (these are also super cute on short nails).
Checked Out
These fun checked accent nails in a sienna hue will look cute with any fall outfit.
Glitter Ghosts
More fun than scary, add some cute ghost accents to glitter nails and your nails will be Instagram ready for fall.
Pumpkin Pink
A pink French mani with tiny pumpkin art gives you a mini pumpkin patch everywhere you go!
Fall Waves
When it comes to fall nail trends, magnetized polish is popular and this set is mesmerizing with their caramel colored wave pattern.
Mad For Plaid
Brown and pink plaid are a fun twist on the classic French manicure for the perfect Clueless back-to-school look.
Pumpkin Spice
This accent of alternating orange and white French tips is perfect for the fall season.
Pumpkin Swirl
Instead of solid orange nails, this look of marbled orange and white are the perfect level of pattern for fall.
Fall Favorites
This September, bring all the colors of fall into this mani with pumpkin and plaid accent nails.
Orange You Glad?
This mani with alternating swoops of shades of orange is a fun side twist on a classic French manicure.
Silver Tips
Add some silver chrome to your French manicure with these shiny tips.
White As A Sheet
We love fall manicures with a ghost or two and these cute flower ghosts bring some floral fun to the fall season.
Warm Tips
These gradient French tips are a colorful classic in a warm palette perfect for the start of fall.
Taupe Ombre
These taupe ombre cat eye glitter nails are neutrals but come to life when the light hits them.
Plaid Accents
If a whole hand of plaid is too much pattern for you, try an accent nail in orange and reds to match the falling leaves.
Boo Who?
Like Casper, maybe just one little friendly ghost is all you need on your mani and you can sport a simple orange French tip for the rest.
Pumpkin Tips
Add a little bit of fall color to your nails with this cute orange French manicure design.
Golden Fall
These gold chrome tips on a rich brown nail are the perfect upscale look for fall.
I Want My Mummy
This cute mummy design is all Halloween without feeling creepy crawly.
Halloween Checkers
Black and white checkers next to cute Halloween symbols make this a scary cute manicure design.
Spooky Lavender
Who said ghost nails are just black and white? Try shades of purple for your next ghost manicure.
Boo to You
These 3D ghosts will stand out on black nails with black glitter tips.
Icy Webs
White webs look delicate against a shimmery white background for a tone on tone effect.
Candy Corn Tips
These orange, yellow, and white tips will remind you of candy corn and look good enough to eat!
Love You to the Moon
Add some chrome gold moons and starry night accents to a natural nail for a subtle celestial look.
Pumpkin Glow
Fall is the perfect time for these pumpkin chrome aura nails—they are just the right pop of color with their burnt orange centers.
Back in Black
We love matte finishes paired with a glossy top coat in areas, so these matte black nails with shiny black French tips are chic for the fall and Halloween season.
Webs of Gold
Delicate gold webs are pretty against a nude background for a fun Halloween twist.
Spider Woman
They may have eight legs but these spiders look fabulous crawling over nude matte nails.
No Bones About It
These fun skeleton fingers are just right for a cool Halloween look.
Merlot Dreams
Autumn nails don’t have to be orange or brown—this wine-colored sparkle manicure proves that deep burgundy can take you all the way through Thanksgiving and into the holidays.
I Ain’t Afraid Of No Ghost
These bold nails feature black sparkle backgrounds for scary ghosts to haunt.
Evergreen Tips
For green nails, feature a deep green tip on a beige nail for a colorful take on a classic French design.
Halloween Aura
These purple and black aura nails are just right for the Halloween season.
Scary Symbols
Gold and chrome purple are a pretty combo along with French tip accents and scary symbols.
In The Mood
These navy nails with marbling and gold star details bring a moody vibe to your fall wardrobe.
Orange Ombre
These orange ombre nails with layer of black sparkle webs are the perfect look for your fall Halloween season.
Mystical Magic
These fun symbol nails are just the right amount of pattern for the perfect Halloween look.
Lovely in Lace
To add some black to your manicure without looking overly dark, try a black lace look this Halloween.
Wine and Dine
This cat eye is perfect to add a bit of blood red to your wardrobe.
Fall in Love
Add all the fall foliage to your manicure with this cute leaf design with sparkle French tips.
Sparkle Black French
Adding some sparkle under a black French tip manicure brings some fun into a classic look.
Half Harvest Moon
Try a negative space half moon pattern in a pretty vermillion tone.
Caramel Vibes
These fun nails feature caramel checkers, waves, and stars with a cute pumpkin accent.
Shades of Fall
These fun nails use mustard yellow and oranges with little flower accents.
Smoke Show
These trendy smoke nails will add a fun yet spooky vibe to any look.
Black Cat Eye
These black cat eye nails are stunning in the sun and bring a lighter look to a classic black manicure.
Falling Leaves
When it comes to fall nail ideas, we love these pretty copper sparkle leaf patterns across a coffin nail.
Cat’s Meow
Even if you are superstitious, you’ll want these cute black cat nails to cross your path this Halloween.
Aura You Ready For This?
These stunning green and purple aura nails bring all the hocus pocus vibes and add magic to your look.
Halloween Town
Get into the spooky season with these taupe and black polish accent nails full of ghosts and spider webs for Halloween manicure fun (this would be fun on a coffin nail shape as well).
Hint of Black
Add a bit of drama to your nails with these sleek nails that have just the bottom side dipped in black polish.
Black Night
This combo of matte and glossy black polish nails are perfectly chic for Halloween.
Purple Haze
Whether you just love purple or want that glam witchy look for Halloween, these glitter nails are just right.
No Bones About It
Add a spooky vibe to your manicure with some skeleton and spider web details.
Peek A Boo
These nude and black polish accent nails with a heart cut out are cute for Halloween or any time of the year.
Hey Boo
Add these friendly ghosts to your mani with a brush and dotting tool for some cute Halloween fun.
Chocolate Tips
These glitter chocolate brown French tips are perfect for the fall season.
Pumpkin Pride
Add your love of all things pumpkin to your manicure for the perfect fun fall look.
