Find out about all the happening nail trends this Fall and browse 75 of the most beautiful Fall nail designs ever!

I’ll preface this post by first saying that I am a Scorpio baby who is obsessed with all things Fall, so take my biased opinions with a grain of salt (lol!).

That being said, Fall is undeniably the best season for pretty much anything beauty related. Fall nails, in particular, are the most gorgeous of all the seasonal nail designs.

They are my absolute favorite because they come in a variety of versatile earth tones, elegant dark shades and bronzy oranges that complement any skin tone. Not to mention, a Fall manicure is the perfect accessory for all the chic and cozy fashions of the season.

Nail trends come and go but certain ones have stood the test of time and are always popular when Fall rolls around. Consider one of these trendy Fall nail designs to show how ready you are for the cool weather and beautiful scenery to arrive.

• Orange Fall Nails
• Brown Fall Nails
• Bronzy Nails
• Deep Red & Violet Nails
• Mauvy Nude Nails
• Olive Green Nails
• Fall French Mani
• Fall Nail Art

Keep reading for an in-depth look at each Fall nail trend and feast your eyes on stunning nails inspo from some very talented nail artists on Instagram.

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Getting a mani at the nail salon is, no doubt, the ultimate treat. But sometimes you might not have the time or budget for it. Or maybe you just need a quick DIY mani to hold you over until you can make it to the nail salon. Here are some of our favorite nail colors for an easy and gorgeous Fall at-home manicure.

FALL NAIL DESIGNS INSPO

Orange is perhaps the most iconic Fall color. So, naturally, it’s a very popular nail color during the season. And while pumpkin and burnt oranges tend to dominate, deep yellow-orange is also very trendy this time of year. It’s the perfect color for that Summer to Fall transition period in late August.

Mango Mani

Mango is the perfect Summer to Fall transition nail color. This rich deep yellow is perfect for that period in late August when you’re not quite done with the bright hues but you’re ready to retire the neons.

Orange Gradient

Speaking of transition…The shift from dark to light in this orange gradient mani is stunning! The leaves won’t be the only things turning in color this Fall, that’s for sure!

Bright Orange Ombre

Ombre nails have been trendy for over a decade now, and will continue to be. This vertical orange ombre mani beautifully mimics the shades of turning leaves in Autumn.

Burnt Orange Ombre

Get this deep burnt orange ombre look by combining a brownish orange and brick red nail color. Try The Butler and A Mysterious Affair by the nail polish brand Lights Lacquer.

Burnt Orange w/ Gold Accent

Add a touch of glam to your burnt orange Fall mani with a simple gold French outline accent on just one of your nails.

Fiery Orange Tips

If you or your nail stylist can create these stunning marbled orange tips, you’ve got a keeper on your hands (all pun intended, haha!)

Negative Space Swirls

Manicures with negative space (empty spaces in between the nail art elements) continue to be super trendy year-round. Create swirls with negative space using the two most popular Fall colors, orange and brown, for a mani that will no doubt turn heads this season!

The warm and earthy tone of brown is not only very comforting, it also symbolizes the final stage of turning foliage in the Fall. It’s the perfect nail color to complement those mugs of pumpkin spiced latte you’ll be holding throughout the season and goes with literally any Fall sweater you put on.

Short & Chocolatey

This short chocolate brown mani screams minimalism and is one of the chicest manicures you can wear this Fall. Its simplicity makes it super versatile and easy to style with all your Fall ensembles.

Espresso

Because we can’t get enough of the minimalist brown mani, here’s another stunning one! This color is called Espresso From LeManoir.

Chocolate Almonds

Combine the deep tone of chocolate brown with the alluring vibe of almond nails and you’ve got a Fall mani that will definitely catch an eye or two.

Chocolate Swirls

A matte base and glossy swirls make this stunning chocolate mani a yummy play on textures. Don’t they look good enough to eat?!

Brown To Nude Gradient

This short brown gradient mani is so cute and clean-looking, and the colors remind me of a hot cozy Fall beverage.

Square Brown Gradient

Square-shaped tips are very trendy this season. For an edgy Fall nail look, go for this medium-length square gradient mani.

Medium-Toned Brown

Rock a medium-toned brown shade with yellow undertones for a retro Fall vibe. This color is a gel polish called Monogram by The Gel Bottle Inc. FYI, products from this brand are only available for purchase with a professional license so you may need to check in with your stylist for them.

Almond Brown Gradient

We just can’t get enough gradient nails! This almond brown gradient mani is elegant and super festive for Fall!

Half Moon Mani

How about a trendy half moon mani in all the scrumptious shades of Fall? Yes, please!

Chestnut Brown

I’m totally obsessed with Anahi Victoria’s nail work on Instagram! This beautiful brownish red polish called Raphael from Lights Lacquer has a translucent jelly-like finish that’s very trendy this year and perfect for Fall.

Caramel Delight

Okay, so this luscious mani is my absolute favorite of the bunch! I’m a sucker for short, minimalist nails and these are just impeccable. Also, the creamy caramel color reminds me of one of my favorite candies ever, Werther’s Originals. It is pure perfection!

Matte Caramel

Glossy nails are trendy year-round but matte nails are a different story. If it’s one season you should get matte nails, it’s definitely Fall. This stunning matte caramel mani speaks for itself! The color is Caramello with She’s All Matte Top Coat both by Lights Lacquer.

Long Coffin Mani

Are you team long nails? Try a set of show-stopping brown coffin nails that are sure to turn a head or two.

Brown Dots

A brown mani with multi-toned dots is a great way to let your playfulness and creativity shine through this Fall.

Glittery Swirls

The brown swirls over a natural base are already stunning, but the glitter accent definitely hikes up the glam factor! These would be the perfect birthday girl nails if you’re a Fall baby.

Coconut Cream Latte

One of my favorite coffee drinks is a coconut latte and this swirly mani totally reminded me of it. I love how the creamy white tone perfectly balances out the rich brown hues.

Brown Checkerboard

Can’t decide on just one shade? How about this super creative checkerboard pattern that showcases all the brown and nude tones we love in Fall.

A bit of a departure from the dark and moody tones, bronzy nail colors are a great way to add a touch of shimmery glam to your Fall mani. These festive nails are great for a Fall birthday or girls night out.

Holographic Orange

If I got these multi-chrome orange nails, I’m pretty sure I wouldn’t be able to stop looking at them. This one’s a holographic burnt orange shade from Lights Lacquer called Whiskey Neat.

Red Orange Shimmer

This reddish orange with holographic glitter is the epitome of Fall glam. Celebrate your Libra birthday by pairing these show-stopping nails with a sultry black dress for major Halloween glam vibes!

Pumpkin Chrome

No matter what anyone says, chrome nails are sticking around for a while because they’re just so darn beautiful! So why not celebrate this Fall with a super eye-catching and festive pumpkin chrome mani?

Coppery Gold

It doesn’t get any more festive than these ultra luxe coppery gold nails. They make the perfect Fall to Winter transition nails in November.

Red to Orange Shift

I love a color with multi-dimensional shimmer, and these shimmery red to orange almond nails just scream Fall. This color is called Pandemonium by Mooncat.

Coppery Brown

This color is called Rosewood Stardust 213 by Bio Sculpture Nails and is described on their website as a chocolate brown with copper undertones and a metallic shimmer. Isn’t it stunning?! (FYI, Bio Sculpture Gel products are only available to professionally licensed nail techs.)

Bronze Accent

A bronzy accent nail is the perfect complement to this beautiful orange gradient Fall mani.

Bronze Swirls

Swirls always add a playful element to any mani, and these bronzy swirls definitely amp up the fun factor of these Fall nails.

Metallic Swirls

You can rock this blinding and super festive metallic swirl mani for Fall as well as the Winter holidays.

Bronzy Tips

Turn a regular French mani into one that screams Fall with these beautiful bronzy orange tips.

Dark red and purple nails have that quintessential ‘moody’ Fall vibe. Colors like merlot and berry are a hit whenever Autumn rolls around and for good reason. What they lack in cheer, they more than make up for in chic factor.

Deep Merlot Mani

These short merlot nails are the ultimate moody mani for Fall. The color (Devoted by The Gel Bottle Inc) is such a deep red that it’s bordering on black.

Deep Red Velvet

My 9-year-old daughter would call these ‘baddie’ nails. We older folks would call them ‘vixen’ nails (lol). Either way, the combination of dark red and almond nails is stunning!

Burgundy

This burgundy nail is a bit on the brighter side but still has that sultry vibe that’s perfect for both Fall and Winter.

Dark Purple

This short dark purple mani is a moody, but elegant, nail look you could wear to a wedding or other formal event in the Fall.

Dark Berry

Dark berry nail colors are very popular in the Fall and go beautifully with black, cream or light gray outfits.

Plum French Tips

Plum is another very elegant Fall nail shade. Plum French tips elevate the chic factor of this mani to new heights.

Purple Gradient

Can’t decide on just one shade of purple? You can always get all the gorgeous shades with a gradient mani.

Red Wine Swirls

These dark red swirls will go beautifully with that glass of red wine in your hands at Thanksgiving!

Berry French Mani

You’ll no doubt be getting all the complements with this stunning berry red French mani with glitter outline.

Mauve and nude nails are great for Fall because their muted tones pair well with the dark and neutral-colored outfits of the season. They also make great transition colors for the Fall to Winter period.

Dusty Mauve

When you combine a rosy mauve with brownish undertones, you get a rich dusty mauve color that was literally made for Fall.

Cool Mauve

A cool-toned mauve mani is the epitome of Fall chic! The shade is super versatile and pairs well with any color Fall sweater.

Mauve Gradient

Can you tell we love us some gradients? You simply can’t go wrong with a sampling all the gorgeous mauvy tones of Fall. And don’t forget the glitter accent!

Duo-Tone Mauve Mani

I love the duo-tone nail trend because much like a gradient mani, you can wear multiple shades of your favorite nail color on one hand.

Olive green is the perfect nail color for early Fall. It has a warm, muted quality that mimics when the leaves are just starting to turn. This nail shade goes beautifully with gold jewelry so make sure to bust out those rings and bangles to go with your mani.

Army Green

These dark olive green almond nails are absolutely beautiful and very fitting for Fall!

Khaki Green

Khaki green is a warmer shade of olive with yellowish brown undertones that are also very fitting for the season.

Short Olive Mani

This medium shade of olive is earthy and playful. I love the choice of short nails because it’s symbolic of the simplicity and beauty that we see in nature, especially in the Fall.

Matte Olive Mani

Like I said, there’s no better season for mattes than Fall, and these beautiful matte olive nails definitely deserve some consideration.

Acrylic Olive Stilettos

Long acrylic stilettos are an edgy and daring choice for Fall. Do you have what it takes to wear these? (I probably don’t but I still like looking at them, LOL!)

Olive French w/ Nail Art

How divine is this olive French mani with vines nail art? It reminds me of the Tuscan countryside.

Thinking of getting a French manicure for Fall? Here are some gorgeous and trendy ways to update a classic French and make it fit for Fall.

Burgundy Tips

Simply change the color of your French tips to a very Fall-appropriate burgundy and you’ll be ready to bring in the season.

Black Micro French

Micro French tips are one of the biggest nail trends of the year, so why not go with a moody black micro French that’s perfect for Halloween season.

Read more about micro French nails in our post 45 Micro French Tip Nails That Are Trendy AF!

Brown Gradient French

When you wear all the shades of Fall on your nail tips, there will be no question what your favorite season is. Not to mention, a latte would look so good in your hands!

Hot Chocolate Tips

Speaking of hot cozy beverages, these brown marbled tips look like hot chocolate on your fingertips. So creative and beautiful!

Monochromatic Red French

The play on shades of the same color has been a big nail trend this year, and this monochromatic brick red mani shows us why they are so popular.

Gingerbread French

Here’s another spell-binding monochromatic French manicure in gingerbread hues that were made for Fall.

Chocolate Ombre French

This luscious chocolate French mani combines a few of my favorite nail aesthetics, ombre technique and a monochromatic color scheme. It is absolutely stunning!

Chevron Tips

Chevron tips are a trendy and creative way of updating a regular French mani.

Tartan Plaid Tips

These long acrylic plaid tips are an expressive and artistic Fall nail design.

Swirly Tips

You could put swirls anywhere on a nail, including over your French tips, and they would look amazing! These black swirls over orange tips are giving major Halloween vibes.

Pumpkin Tips

These pumpkin tips are quite literally the cutest nail art I’ve ever seen! I want them now.

Want to up the creativity and uniqueness of your Fall nails? Try these fun and playful nail art designs to add pizzazz to your Fall mani.

Dark Florals

Dark black and brown floral motifs match the earthy and rustic vibes of Fall.

Orange Botanicals

This amazingly detailed botanical nail art is a gorgeous accent to this bronzy orange mani.

Black Ferns

These simple black ferns have a moody vibe, as Fall sometimes does. They go beautifully with the abstract orange shapes underneath.

Minimalist Pumpkin Mani

Clean, simple and oh so cute! I love everything about this mani.

Halloween Nail Art

Here’s some fun Halloween nail art that I’m sure mommies and kiddoes would love to get.

Gold Halloween Art

This gold Halloween nail art is a refreshing change from the usual black and orange color palettes.

Hibiscus Flowers

Hibiscus flowers may not be what you immediately think of for Fall florals, but the rich caramel color palette and impeccable gold detailing make this mani work.

Speckled Halloween Mani

I’m used to seeing speckled pastel nails for Spring, but this black and orange combo is a clever way to make them Halloween worthy.

Fall Croc Print

Fall colors and crocodile print anyone? Animals lovers should definitely consider this creative and super adorable nail design.

Sweater Nails

If you thought we were going to do a Fall nails post and not include cable knit sweater nails, you were sorely mistaken (lol). This cool nail design is still very much alive and is especially fitting for Fall.

We hope you enjoyed reading and found some good nail inspo for your Fall mani. Let us know in the comments what you think and thank you so much for stopping by. Until next time, have a cozy and lovely Fall season!