With fall in the air and so many inspiring colors (just look out your window), your manicure possibilities are endless. Whether you’re feeling festive or classic, this roundup of fall nail art ideas has everything from adorable turkey nails to elegant autumn colors that will inspire your next fall manicure.
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Racing Stripe
A sleek stripe of black successfully breaks up an otherwise standard red-orange mani.
Image: Pinterest via Taofeminino
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Negative Space
Negative space and black and white are clearly a great combo (trio?).
Image: Pinterest via Ecstasy Models
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Negative Stripe
Similarly, a simple swipe of black/white nail polish is also super effective.
Image: Pinterest via Wheretoget
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Eye See You
Sorta spooky, yes. Appropriate for more than just Halloween? Yes.Image: Pinterest via The Zoe Report
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Simple Sparkle
This is the most minimal glam glitter look possible.
Image: Pinterest via Unistella Nail Design Tumblr
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90s Marble
Take your marbled mani to the next level with a swipe of metallic.
Image: Pinterest via Lady Crappo
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Inverted French
This is a super hip take on the classic French manicure with a totally unexpected color.
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Dark French
Likewise, a French mani with black instead of classic white is also super cool.
Image: Pinterest via Julia Petit
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Dark Shadows
Like a straight-up black mani, but way, way better.
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Simple Is Best
This is probably the easiest nail art look in this slideshow, but it's also super cool.
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Neutral Glam
Painting a barely-there color on your nails goes up a level when you add some sporadic sparkle.
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Fall Frenzy
Plaid is the pattern for fall — why limit it to your clothes?
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Ooh, Ombre
A spooky, fall-appropriate ombre kind of can't be beat.
Image: Pinterest via Regilla Tumblr
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Starry Night
This is for all those stargazers out there.
Image: Pinterest via Fairly Charming
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Purple Passion
Purple is regal and just right for colder months. Bump it up a notch with some glitter.
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Seasonal Ombre
A glitter ombre in fall leaf colors is unexpected and lovely.
Image: Pinterest via Ideas for Beauty Pic
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Turkey Stripes
We're ready to sit down to Thanksgiving dinner after a look at these spirited stripes.
Image: Pinterest via Kerruticles
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Fall Floral
Flowers usually scream spring — one-up that and go with golden fall leaves on your nails.
Image: Pinterest
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Literally Leaves
Drawn-on leaves make for a pretty potent fall look.
Image: Pinterest via Canadian Nail Fanatic
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Ombre, Fall and Glitter, Oh, Yes
Fall ombre may seem like enough — until you top it with sparkle.
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Leaf Love
More leaves for your fall enjoyment. These are artistic and also very cool.
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Purple and Bloom
Deep smoky purple is perfect for fall and even more so when topped with autumnal blooms.
Image: Pinterest
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Neon Cool
Stencil some leaves atop a neon background for an electrifying take on seasonal digits.
Image: Pinterest via Canadian Nail Fanatic
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Groovy Glitter
Glitter in autumn colors means one swipe and you've got a ready-made look.
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Fall Swirl
Want to take ombre to the next level? Swirl it.
Image: Pinterest via Kerruticles
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Moon Phase
If a starry night is slightly too much, go educational — and slightly more minimal — with a mani designed to mimic the phases of the moon.
Image: Pinterest
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Matte Talons
Faux nails in exaggerated shapes are sure to turn heads. These don't need much more ornamentation — matte black is a great choice.
Image: Pinterest via bitxhh-cagna-xox Tumblr
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Wink Worthy
This is a cute take on simple, line-based nail art.
Image: Pinterest via Sad + Rad Tumblr
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Matte Play
A two-color French mani is cool and so is a French mani with matte elements. How about both?
Image: Pinterest via Trend2wear
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Heart This Look
It's hard not to fall for such a cute (but still fall-ready) nail look.
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Luxe Line
Another line drawing option for those that need just a little hint of bling.
Image: Pinterest via StyleCaster
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Stay-Put Sparkle
Keeping glitter confined to the bottom of the nail is a cool, unexpected look.
Image: Pinterest via Pellmell Creations
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Pretty, Pretty
Choosing a clear polish, one close to your skin tone, and a favorite metallic make for a super cool, special-event nail look.
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Spooked by Ombre
Is it possible for ombre to seem kind of sinister? Based off this look, yes — and we can't wait to emulate it.
Image: Pinterest
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Burberry Babe
We're getting high-end designer vibes from this preppy nail look.
Image: Pinterest
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Falls Meets Royalty
This purple and gold combo creates a luxurious fall look that will have everyone gawking at your elegant tips. Created with OPI Nail Lacquer in Love Angel Music Babe
and Ella + Mila Nail Polish in Bite Me, this gorgeous nail design looks worthy of royalty (it's definitely the colors).
Image: @melcisme
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Fox Fingertips
Who doesn't love an adorable fox on their fingertips? This cute design channels fall and saves you from having to do your daily "baby animals" search on the Internet at work.
(Don't worry your boss does it too).
Image: @wondrouslypolished
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Marble Nails
Marble nails were debuted big time during New York Fashion Week and the nail trend is still going strong when it comes to fall manicures. Want to steal the gorgeous look? Check out this tutorial.
Image: @opi_products
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Patchwork Nails
This patchwork nail art is the definition of "less is more." Much like the fall leaves "give life" to the season, Jinsoon Nail Lacquer in Aria and Soubrette brings the gray polish to life with the pops of color, even if it's only on a few accent nails.
Image: @jinsoon
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Cutout Manicure
Halloween might be over but orange is still a fall color that can easily be made chic. Paired with a deep maroon, these triangle tips are a seemingly gorgeous cutout design.
Image: @paintboxnails
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Mesmerizing Metallic Nails
Fall is the season for layers. Sweaters, scarves, leg warmers, oh my! Which is why these beautiful burgundy tips are completed with the gorgeous layered metallic nail foils. So chic.
Image: @paintboxnails
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This simple yet chic manicure is perfect for just about any occasion. Playing on the feminine pinks and subtle metallic accents, it's a perfect design that is always in season.
Image: @hannahroxit
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Blank Canvas Nails
While you would think painting your nails white is boring, it's anything but. The color not only looks high fashion, but it's a clever method to make your elegant manicure stand out without all the noise. Who knew the blank canvas color could be so in style?
Image: @mpnails
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Goes With Everything Fall Nail
This simple yet elegant nail design is the perfect way to add a little chic to your fall manicure. Plus, the neutral colors make it compatible with all your fall outfits. Hello perfect match for that oversized scarf (and pumpkin latte).
Image: @nailsbytrista
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Turkey Tips
What's more adorable, the polka dots or the doe-eyed turkey accent nail? There's just no way to decide. Either way, this is a whimsical way to celebrate turkey day via nail art.
Image:@PaintedPolishByLexi
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Fall Is In The Air Nails
I think the word that comes to mind is: gorgeous.
Image: Wacky Laki
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This simple nail design will match all your fall flannels and scarves. Perfect.
Image: @nailstorming
