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In this post I’ll show you the hottest fall nails for 2024 including skittle nails in fall hues, torties, simple natural nails, sweater nails and all the best colors trends to try this year. I hope you get inspired to treat yourself to a manicure this season. Read to the end to see one-of-a kind nails that no one else will have!
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Are you looking for some cute fall nail ideas? Flowers, like daisies or little hearts on nails are very popular this year. I love the look of a flower or heart on a clear or light nail. Check out some inspiration below for some of the cutest nail designs this year.
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Try a floral design on a natural color nail to be on trend this year. For fall orange and white makes a pretty combination.
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This color pallet is what fall is all about. The mini hearts are a cute touch.
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Nude nails with small flowers are one of the prettiest fall trends.
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For a pretty fall design try alternating brown nails with little flowers.
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Light pink and brown make an amazing fall color combo. The daisy accent nail is a flawless touch.
Let’s look at some of the hottest nail designs this year. These include abstract nails, pretty natural designs, retro nails and more. Check them out below.
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This beautiful nail design is inspired by a painter’s pallet. It looks amazing in beautiful fall colors.
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Abstract nails are very hot this year. I love how they don’t show imperfections and you can get really creative with the design.
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Here’s another beautiful abstract design with a little swirl that I’ll definitely be copying this fall.
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This black and white nail design is super fun. I’m loving the combo of the checkers and the smiley faces.
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Retro nails are all the rage. The orange and red color scheme works perfectly for autumn.
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Create a pattern with your favorite fall hues and add some gold flakes for a stunning design.
There are certain fall nail designs that are just timeless and will never go out of style. Included are leopard print, plaid, dots, tortie nails, and swirls in beautiful fall hues. Check out the very best fall nail designs below.
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Leopard print is always going to look amazing in the fall with neutral colors like brown and black. This pattern looks great on short nails.
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Plaid is another classic fall nail design. Choose one nail as an accent with the plaid design in your favorite fall hues.
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The swirl design is always stunning. For fall try browns, creams and white.
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Polka dots and tortie nails are always a winning combination. Pair them with natural colors to complete your fall look.
Read on to check out some inspiration of the best fall nail colors. This year you’ll see a lot of shades of brown, orange, green and even black. Check out my favorites below.
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Are you looking for the perfect fall multi-color combination? Try orange, green, and beige for a stunning combo.
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Any shade of orange is in style this year. I’m obsessed with the amazing pumpkin cream color. The glazed finish sets if off!
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Forest green is one of the hottest colors this fall. It pairs beautifully with this rose gold shard glitter.
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Chocolate brown is one of the most popular fall colors this year. It looks great both with a matte or a shiny finish.
Simple nail designs are very hot this year. Use light and natural colors with minimal accents to pull off the simple nail design. Find some inspiration with the beautiful simple nail ideas below.
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Choose your favorite two fall colors for a simple beautiful fall manicure.
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This color combination of dark blue and teal would be stunning this fall. I’m loving this simple, pretty design.
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This is a simple and unique nail design with tiny dots in pretty fall hues.
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French tips in fall hues or a classic fall design is simple and stunning
One of my favorite fall nail trends are sweater nails. These remind you that it’s sweater weather and make you want to just get cozy in your favorite cable nit. You can try this look out on all of your nails, an accent nail or just the tips.
Even though it looks very complicated it’s not as hard as it looks. To create this look you’ll need gel nail polish, a detailed brush and a nail cleaning solution. Check out my favorite designs below for inspiration and then search Pinterest for a tutorial.
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You can try out the sweater design in multi-colors.
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Or just adding the design to the tips of your nails is a simple fun look.
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I also love the look of one sweater accent nail with some other fun fall patterns.
I love the trend I’m seeing a lot this year to mix and match your nails with all the fall patterns. Each nail will be a different pattern like leopard, tortoise shell, plaid, sweater knit, dots, stripes and a mix of your favorite autumn colors. Check out some of my favorite ideas below to copy this new style.
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A couple of fall patterned nails with solids makes a pretty fall combo.
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Here's another beautiful combination with a tortie accent nail.
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Can't pick my favorite design in this group.
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Yellow and black are a fun twist on the autumn color schemes.
I love the classic French manicure. Do you? I’m also loving the nails that have the French manicure with a little twist like autumn-colored tips. This looks amazing with a little pattern on the tip too. Check out my favorites below.
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This manicure is simple and yet unique at the same time.
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Try coffin nails with french tips in your favorite fall colors.
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This design is simple and classy.
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A polka dot design is always fun.
The skittle nail trend is wearing different colors on each of your nails. This works great in autumn with all of the gorgeous fall hues like oranges, reds, browns, and deep purples. Check out some ideas below to pull off the look.
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Here is a beautiful design for short nails.
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These fall colors look pretty in a matte finish.
The tortoise shell nail trend started a couple of years ago and it’s still hot. Check out some of my favorite fall torties below and then steal the style for yourself.
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Fall is the best time to try out torties because the colors will accentuate with your fall wardrobe perfectly.
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For a more natural look try a French tip with a tortie pattern.
Brown is the perfect nail color for fall. It matches nicely with all the autumn hues in your wardrobe.
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If you want to make a statement, try mixing finishes like shine, sparkle and matte or adding a design to one or more of your nails.
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Retro design is all the rage right now.
I love the look of a little sparkle on one of your autumn-colored nails. Check out some of my favorite glitter accent nail ideas for fall below.
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The most common nail to add sparkle to is your ring finger but mix it up and try it out on other fingers too.
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The lighter shades of fall hues look stunning with a little glitter.
The beautiful autumn leaves inspire so much of our fall fashion and décor. That’s why I love the idea of adding them to your nails. One or two accent nails would look amazing. Check out some ideas below to pull of the look.
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Short nails look cute with a little leaf pattern.
If you love the look of adding leaves to your nails check out the best sequins and decals to get you the look below.
LEAF NAIL DECALS | WHERE TO FIND
ONE | 24 COLORS OF LEAF GLITTER NAIL SEQUINS
TWO | AUTUMN NAIL ART DECALS
THREE | 12 COLORS OF GLITTER LEAVES
FOUR | MAPLE LEAF ART DECALS
Shades of red look amazing on fall nails. Shades like burgundy, maroon and wine colors are hot this season. I love them because they remind me of the beautiful fall leaves. Check out some ideas below to pull off the fall red shades.
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Reverse French nails look hot in this shade of burgundy.
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Burnt brick red is a bold choice in fall.
You can’t talk about fall nails without Halloween nails. This’s the perfect way to show you’re love for this holiday. There are tons of fun, playful and spooky nail ideas to try. Check out some of my favorite ideas below.
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This skeleton nail design would be fun for Halloween.
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The witch shaped nails are perfect for Halloween.
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These would be an easy and cute nail design.
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If hand painting the Halloween nails is not in your wheel house no worries there are tons of Halloween nail stickers and decals that’ll give you the same look. Check out where to get them below.
HALLOWEEN NAIL STICKERS | WHERE TO FIND
ONE | HALLOWEEN NAIL STICKERS
TWO | GLOW IN THE DARK NAIL DECALS
THREE | 1500 PIECE HALLOWEEN NAIL ART
FOUR | SPOOKY NAIL STICKERS
As you’re transitioning from the bright colors that you tried this summer there’s something refreshing about an all-black manicure. It pairs perfectly with your chunky boots and big sweaters. Check out some ideas for black fall nails below.
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If you love this color it’s OPI black onyx and you can find it here.
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A few black nails with a pop of color is really hot right now.
Animal print will always be a fun fall nail trend. Cow print and leopard never go out of style. Try it on tips or an accent nail if you’re not ready to go full on animal print. Check out the best ideas below to add a little animal print to your nails this fall.
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Add a little gold foil to really set the animal print nails off.
If you love the cow print nails there are tons of easy options here.
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Leopard is always a favorite for fall.
If you love leopard print nails but are not artistic here are some options for you to steal the look.
When I think of those fall neutral colors I think of soft beiges, tans and light brown. If you like a simpler neutral nail then try one of these colors for fall.
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I love green nails year round and during fall those deep greens are hot! If you love them too check out some inspiration below.
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If you love this color it’s Things I’ve Seen Aber-Green and you can find it here.
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If you like the natural look but want to take it up a notch try adding a little color or design to your tips. This works with natural and acrylic nails and no matter the length. Check out some examples below.
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Matte is a really cool fall look. It just give those sophisticated but yet chill vibes at the same time. Plus, it looks hot in all the dark fall colors. See what I mean with the gorgeous matte nails below.
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If you really want your nails to stand out try a little swirl pattern. This is one of the hottest trends right now, it gives your nails a retro feel and it looks amazing in those fall hues. Check out some of my favorite swirl nails below.
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Marble nails in the beautiful Autumn color palette will give you all the fall feels. Check out what I mean below.
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What says fall like plaid? You’re wearing your favorite flannels and plaid accessories so take your style up a notch by adding this fun print to your nails too! Check out some cute ideas below and then try it out yourself.
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Do you want to have those fall nails that no one else has? Ever think of trying hand painted abstract faces or how about delicate butterflies on fall tips. Check out some inspiration below to set your nails apart from all others.
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Now that you’ve got all the fall vibes if you want to do some DIY gel nails check out below the fall gel nail polish sets that I’m obsessed with right now.
AUTUMN GEL POLISH SETS | WHERE TO FIND
ONE | PUMPKIN SPICE GEL POLISH SET
TWO | MODELONES FALL GEL POLISH SET
THREE | BEETLES 20 PIECE GEL POLISH KIT COZY CAMPFIRE
FOUR | EARTH TONE GEL COLLECTION MATTE & GLOSSY
FIVE | YELLOW ORANGE GLITTER FALL GEL NAIL POLISH SET
I also wanted to show you the best fall colors for regular nail polish. Check them out below.
FALL NAIL POLISH | WHERE TO FIND
ONE | SUZI NEEDS A LOCH-SMITH BY OPI
TWO | BOYS BE THISTLE-ING AT ME BY OPI
THREE | MUSTARD BY CHINA GLAZE
FOUR | RED ORANGE & COPPER SHIMMER BY ILNP
FIVE | CLIFFSIDE KARAOKE BY OPI
SIX | QUEEN OF HEARTS BY REVLON
So, now you’ve seen the hottest fall nails for 2024 including sweater nails, tortoise shell, plaid, leopard print, plus, all the beautiful autumn shades. Hope you got inspired to try something new and fun this season. If you loved this post, give it a share on your favorite social!
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