We have so many fun ways to express our love for the fall season! Some people go crazy on their fall wardrobe, some get fall-inspired tattoos, and some do fall-themed photoshoots. But we can't even blame them because between the colorful leaves, the smell of pumpkin spice lattes, and the fashionable scarves and boots, fall is pretty much the best. The season can also give us some great nail art inspiration! The colors alone that are typically associated with fall make really pretty manicure colors. And in addition to the gorgeous colors, people also come up with some really clever designs!
With Thanksgiving and Halloween motifs alone, there are so many things that can be made into a cute nail design. Some people have done turkeys, spiders, and even Indian corn! And the most popular design inspiration is probably leaves. Whether someone takes a more creative and artsy approach or just does a couple of small accent leaves, there are so many possibilities for really driving home the fall theme. Some fun prints, like polka dots or camouflage, can be used in a fall manicure with the right combination of colors. Even just a simple lacquer job can be great for fall if it's the right shade. Maroon, plum, olive green, mustard yellow, there are so many incredible colors that were made for fall!
Whether someone loves to do their own nails for fun or they make frequent visits to their local nail salon, all of these designs are totally doable. Here are 20 super cute manicure ideas for anyone who is ready to embrace the fall season.
Polka Dot Fall Nails
Polka dots always make a cute nail design, but these ones are especially perfect for fall. The brown, orange, and yellow are all classic fall colors and they look really striking with the white accent nail added.
Birdie Fall Nails
Olive green is a great fall nail color and the black and nude accent nails go really well with it. But the small bird details make this mani really stand out. It's so cute and distinctive.
Abstract Fall Nails
This more abstract design is fun and artsy and the colors make it autumnal. The orange, gold, and navy blue contrast really well.
Tree Branches Fall Nails
This fun design obviously requires some major skill! This nail tech created realistic looking tree branches, fall leaves, and birds. It's gorgeous!
Golden Leaves Fall Nails
This golden fall design uses a clever combination of orange and a dark mustard color. Two of the nails have a really cool leaf design over a transparent bed, two more feature a marble design, and the others have fun sparkles and gems.
Purple With Silver Leaves Fall Nails
This deep purple is a great color for one's fall wardrobe or fall manicure. The silver leaves really pop and they're so well done.
Maroon Floral Fall Nails
People don't always think of flowers when they think of fall, but this design does a good job of using a fall color like maroon to give this subtle floral design an autumnal feel. Very pretty!
Indian Corn Fall Nails
This nail art look is so creative! The person was inspired by Indian corn and created a similar color palette and pattern on her nails.
Glitter & Leaves Fall Nails
This stunning manicure has a clean look with the white nail polish, but with some really fun details added. The bronze glitter adds some sparkle and the leaf print on the middle finger is super cute. Plus, the hint of teal adds a fun pop of color.
Camo Fall Nails
Camouflage is often a fall trend because it is associated with hunting season. These orange camo stiletto nails are super sassy. The black gems are a really fun accent, too.
Ombré Fall Nails
This pretty nail art look resembles a henna design. The black leafy illustration is so pretty and it goes well with the orange to white ombre. And we always love a glitter accent nail!
Spider Fall Nails
This spider look is perfect for Halloween. It's the perfect mixture of creepy and fabulous. Those silver spider webs are so cool!
Monarch Fall Nails
This nail look is inspired by a monarch butterfly. The warm oranges are such a perfect choice for fall and the black details are simple, but so pretty.
Deer Fall Nails
This woodsy design uses greens, golds, and nudes to create a feminine camo look. And the deer on the middle finger nail is a really cool idea!
Stamped Fall Nails
This nail art look is cool because it has a watercolor effect of fall colors on the bed and then a stamped leaf design on top. It doesn't get more fall than that!
Gold Flakie Fall Nails
This green and gold nail look isn't as obvious of a fall manicure, but this green color is so great for the season. The gold flakies add a really fun touch.
Glittery Fall Nails
This simple manicure uses a shade of maroon, which is a classic fall color, as the base. Then, just three of the nails are covered in glitter. It's pretty and elegant.
Mustard Fall Nails
Another simple idea is just a regular manicure that features a distinctive fall color — like this shade of golden mustard. It's perfect for ladies who don't want a lot going on with their nail design.
Rose Gold Fall Nails
This plum color looks so amazing with the rose gold glitter accents! Seriously, we want this ASAP.
Thanksgiving Fall Nails
Thanksgiving brings with it some really fun fall nail inspiration. This design features an interesting color palette of light blue, nude, and maroon, with a cute little turkey as the main accent nail.
