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Ugh…fall is just the BEST! There’s so many cozy and cute things to look forward to. Everything from pumpkin bread, to decorating our home with warm fall colors and taking walks along amber golden leaf lined streets.
It’s often the little things that make the season that much more special, and something we look most forward to this time of year are the gorgeous, moody nail designs we aspire to try.
If you’re looking for some cute, warm toned nails or some spooky season nail inspiration, we’ve got you covered. We took a deep dive to find the cutest fall nail ideas for you to try this season.
Keep scrolling for all the nail designs and bookmark this page for your next nail appointment.
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32 Cute Fall Nail Ideas
1. Dark Roast Coffee Nails
We’re calling it! These dark roast coffee nails are the nail color of the season. They are such gorgeous neutral color that matches the moodiness of the season.
2. Pumpkin Nails
Looking for a cute pumpkin nail design for your next nail appointment? You’ll have to show your nail tech these super cute nails.
We love this fall-inspired french tip design. We can just imagine sipping a Staebucks PSL with these adorable nails and feeling all the fall vibes.
3. Mulled Wine Nails
Looking for a classy and sultry nail color for the fall season? If so, you’re going to love these mulled wine nails. Whether you choose almond shaped nails or short nails with this color, it will be gorgeous no matter what.
4. Mummy Nails
We are OBSESSED with these mummy nails! This is such a cute and festive nail design to take to your nail appointment or to try at home.
Plus, these are perfect nails for halloween!
5. Clique-Inspired Nails
This one’s for all the early 2000’s girlies out there.
If you grew up reading the Clique book series in middle school, then you’ll know why these are called “Clique-Inspired Nails”.
The cover of the Clique series were iconic for their plaid covers, so when we saw these nails, we coined the term. The blue and brown combo are perfect for fall.
6. Brown and Cream Wave French Tips
Take your neutral nails up a notch by replicated this stunning brown and cream nails design.
7. Muted Gradient Nails
Who says you can’t have fun with color in the fall?
If you’ve had enough of fall neutrals, then this muted gradient nail design is such a fun look to try.
8. Deep Maroon Nails
Maroon has always been one of my go-to nail colors for fall. There’s just something about it that is so cozy and classy.
9. Black French Tips with Jewel
Swap out your traditional white french tips with black french tips this fall. For an extra fun detail, add a small rhinestone at the base of your nail.
10. Moody Grape Nails
For me to choose purple in the fall, it has to be the right shade. When I saw these dark grape colored nails on Instagram, I fell in love. It’s the perfect purple for fall!
11. Coconut Milk Nails
Sometimes you just have to leet your nails breathe, and that could look like you painting your nails a natural shade. We love this creamy coconut milk nail polish color. Honestly, its a great color all year round too!
12. Tortoiseshell French Tips
These are hands-down the most gorgeous and luxe french tips we have ever seen. The tortoiseshell design is so classic and is giving old-money aesthetic.
13. Silver Chrome Nails
Chrome nails have been super trendy this year, and we’re 100% on board with it! These silver chrome nails are absolutely stunning and would look gorgeous with a cozy fall sweater in the fall.
14. Brown French Tip with Golden Wave
Adding a thin golden wave across these brown french tips instantly elevates an already cute nail design.
15. Purple Ombre Nails
Looking for an unexpected nail color combo for fall? Try out these purple ombre nails. They are fun, but still lean into the moodiness of fall.
16. Pink Halloween Nails
Halloween is one of the biggest holidays in October, so it’s time to step up your otherwise neutral nail color with some spooky pink Halloween details.
17. Orange and Black Fall Nails
We absolutely love the look of creating different designs on every nail. It’s so unique!
If you’re wanting to have your nail tech create one of these designs, show her (or him) this adorable set of orange and black fall nails.
18. Red and Orange Nails with Gold Flecks
Gold flecks on my nails? Sign me up!
I am seriously obsessed with this fall nail idea! The orange and red color block detail are the perfect fall colors and the gold flecks add dimension and sparkle for a one-of-a-kind look.
19. Malaga Wine Nails
Looking for a cozy fall red color? These malaga wine nails are just that!
Shop the Malaga Wine OPI nail polish HERE.
20. Tuscan Sun Nails
These Tuscan Sun nails are at the top of our nail color rotation to try this fall. I normally wouldn’t go for a yellow color ever, but I’m unexpectedly surprised by how cute this color (and the addition of sparkle) is.
Plus, I think this color would look stunning on every skin tone!
21. Copper Chrome Nails
We predict these copper chrome nails will be one of the most popular fall nail trends this year!
To recreate this nail design, paint your nails with a copper nail polish and then buff it with this chrome powder.
22. Mauve Ombre Nails
For all my pink-nail lovers out there, there is hope for you this fall Try this gorgeous mauve ombre nail design for a cozy, girly look you’ll love.
23. Cow Print Nails
There’s just some nail designs that stop you in your tracks, and these cow print nails are one of those.
We think that these would be such a special look for copy for the autumn season.
24. Silver Velvet Nails
Have a special occasion this fall? if so, these silver velvet nails will compliment any party, event or gathering you have to attend.
25. Blue Gradient Nails
While we would normally reserve blue nail ideas for the winter, spring and summer, we totally think these blue gradient nails would be gorgeous for the fall season.
26. Fall Gradient Nails
Love the gradient nails above, but want something a bit more dark and moody? If so, these purpley-brown gradient nails are stunning and up for grabs.
P.S. We think this nail design would be perfect for Halloween as well!
27. Black Bow Nails
Fall is the time of year when I get the urge to paint my nails black. It’s a color I’ve always been drawn to, so when I saw these black bow nails, I had all the heart-eyes for them.
The black bow and rhinestone detail add such a cute feminine touch.
28. Deep Green Nails with Metallic Speckles
Looking for the perfect nail design for a late fall nail appoint? Try this deep green nail color. If you’re nail tech is able to, have her add some gold metallic speckles to line the edge of your nail.
29. Thanksgiving Nails
It’s time to get festive for Thanksgiving! Whether you’re hosting or going to a Thanksgiving gathering this year, you’ll have the cutest nails around.
30. Cookie Butter Gradient Nails
We can’t think of a cute name for these nails, but it is so fitting for the gorgeous brown color! OBSESSED, to say the least.
31. Brown Flower French Tips
Can’t let go of a adding a cute flower detail to your nails? We got you girl! Show your nail tech these adorable brown flower french tips to recreate the look.
32. Black Floral Lace Jelly Nails
Feeling girly, but edgy? If so, this black floral lace jelly nail design is one copy this fall.
