60 Fall Nail Art Designs You Should Rock This Autumn

As the autumn season quickly approaches, you might be ready to go ahead and switch to fall nail art that celebrates the season. Focus on warm colors, plaids, pumpkins, and changing leaves! For many of us, fall is the ideal time of year because it means that the air is getting crisper and the cherished sweater weather will be with us soon. There are so many awesome things about this time of year that can inform your fun nail designs. Halloween, Thanksgiving, PSLs, Apple Picking, and so many fall things can be the inspiration for your nail art!

We wanted to discover what folks were doing to get into the fall season so we turned to social media to get a better understanding of the emerging trends. This season’s fall nail art is all about self-expression. We found nails with nostalgic vibes, nails inspired by nature, and even Halloween-inspired designs already! Just ask yourself: “What does fall mean to me?” Your answer could very well inspire a new fall nail art look this season! If nothing is coming to mind, have no fear! We’ve found 60 examples to get your cogs turning!

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Warm, Golden Tips

We always love fall nail art that incorporates metallic elements into its designs. These inviting golden tips are just so beautiful and perfect to transition into fall.

Baby Half-Moons

For a time of year that feels so obsessed with the phases of the moon, fall nail art can really lean into all things lunar. We find these handsome nude nails with half-moons for tons of fun!

Let Nature Be Your Guide

As we transition into fall proper, you might be feeling a certain type of way. Express your feelings about the changing seasons with your seasonal nail art.

Nudes In Harmony

One trend you will quickly catch onto with these nail art designs is a whole lot of nude. We find them beautifully paired in these nails that range from pink to cream.

Meow!

Here’s some gorgeous nail art that combines gold with a leopard print that’s in a pink nude color. A white block of white helps to give contrast to these nails.

Shades of Green

Green is another huge trend for fall nails this year. Go with muted greens on your tips for a similar look that kisses summer goodbye.

It’s Bambi, Baby!

These nails are certainly over-the-top but we did like the idea of using the colors scheme from Bambi. You find a warm brown paired with yellow for a truly exquisite color scheme that screams autumn!

Transitional Nail Art

Is it still 90 degrees outside where you live? You’re not alone! If you’re itching for fall but the weather is not cooperating, choose a muted color scheme for your floral nails for a sophisticated look that doesn’t look like you’re wishing warm days away.

Playful & Spooky

Keep it at Halloween 100% for the entire month of October and really milk the holiday for all its worth. Get playful with your nails for nail art that screams free and fun!

Pumpkin Sparkle

You don’t have to sport the most elaborate nail art all season long. No, instead, find yourself some truly evocative colors and cycle through them throughout. We find a lovely burnt orange here that also has a shimmer to add life to the look.

Cool Sunset

This peach to blue ombre makes us think of chilly fall sunsets. Even if that’s not the sense you get from these, you can still experiment with color all season long!

The Florals of Fall

Here’s another example of design you might find during summer that looks completely appropriate thanks to the color polishes chosen. Peachy creams and nudes are having the biggest moment for fall nail art!

Cranberry Kiss

How hot is this cranberry color? We love any nail art with a botanical element involved so naturally, we’re obsessed with the little twig detail here.

How Much Longer?

If it makes you happy, it’s never too early to bust out your Halloween-inspired fall nail art. These cute electric orange claws with a jack-o’-lantern detail are a spooky delight!

Stay Vibrant

If you want something with much more vitality, consider sticking to a warm color scheme as it always feels very on-theme for autumn. We find cute cartoon characters here done in red, orange, and yellow. They look so fun!

Marble Is Warm

Just look at the veining in the marble nails! How decadent! Notice all of those warm browns and ochre tones? It’s the perfect, subtle nod to fall!

High Nail Art

This is nail art that looks like actual art you might find in a museum or a gallery. We are really feeling this forest green for fall and paired with a pale peach color, it’s just magic.

Chocolate Dreams

These nails legit look like chocolate truffles that you’d find in a luxury chocolate shop. We’d say that was pretty appropriate thanks to Halloween approaching. Why not let your nails be candy too!

Horror Movie Nail Art!

Did you really enjoy the remake of It? For your nail art, you can turn to horror movies for inspiration as we approach Halloween.

A Preview of Fall

Here’s an example of fall nails that look like they’re in transition. This and similar designs make for the perfect vibe for late summer and early fall. We find both muted and bright colors here but all are associated with autumn.

Get Excited with Fall Patterns

Plaid and animal prints are a blast all year long but they’re especially fun to play with in autumn as it is the flannel season. Mess around with different patterns and colors for your plaids to achieve a nail art look that feels appropriate for you!

The Lady’s a Vamp!

Black, white, and red conjure imagery of black widow spiders and vampires, two perfect inspirations for your Halloween nail art. These are creepily good!

Hot Claws

Are you getting witchy vibes from these nails? We certainly think that something creepy is happening and that’s not an insult! Take a look at the dramatic ombre from orange to red. Looks like fire, right?

Look to the Tortoise

Tortoiseshell is such a naturally beautiful material from one of the greatest animals ever. We find this person’s nail art trying to achieve the colors and magic found in those ancient shells. It looks quite right for fall!

Moody Pink

Rarely does pink and black paired together look this moody. We find each nail with its own distinctive nail art. Some snakeskin on the middle finger really helps tie this look together! Bravo!

Your Time to Shine

If you are choosing a number of neutrals and browns for your fall nails, they can still shimmer! Take a look at these sparkling gems to understand just how energetic fall colors can feel.

Autumn, But Make It Magic

The colors of these nails make us think of Halloween candy. Yum! That was already appealing but with the addition of the little stars and moons, they are downright magical.

Understated & Sophisticated

For this nail art, we find a splash of white with gold glitter on top of a nude base coat. If you don’t want your nails being the topic of conversation, something simple yet elegant like this could be a perfect option for you!

The Bejeweled

Again, if you want to go for a muted color you absolutely should. But, don’t let that color keep you down for your fall nails. Jazz things up with some crystals and really shine your way through the chilly days.

Scarlet & Gold

Red and gold look so noble together. We find them paired on these fall nails that look like they’re covered in antiqued gold leaf. Keep it warm and you won’t regret it this fall!

Woah! Dazzle ’em!

Aren’t these fall nails covered in gold to die for? Shimmering gold tones will help you keep things warm and bright no matter how cold those late fall days get.

Hot Cocoa

Don’t these fall nails look like chocolate milk? We find them absolutely irresistible. With wavy lines that coordinate you can see currents of beautifully warm browns running through the neutral nude. What a dream!

Celebrate the Earth Tones

You can do almost anything with your fall nail art but if you stick to a color palette that is heavy with earth tones, it will serve you well. We find brown, orange, clay, blue, and green here but none stand out too much.

Moo! Cow

All of the animal prints are always an option and going with a brown cow instead of a black one will give you a bit more of an autumnal cowgirl vibe. We love the way the pattern has been applied to just the tips.

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Matte Mama

If a monochromatic look without shimmer feels appropriate to you this autumn, consider going matte. You can choose a really vibrant orange as this person has done or look for darker colors as well.

Fine Fall Botanicals

Again, the earthy tones are the ones you want the most of for fall. We find a deep forest green, a burnt orange, and a muted floral pattern all working in concert beautifully here.

Turquoise Dream

Flowers are not the only natural element to draw inspiration from for fall nail art. Consider turning to earth materials like gems, crystals, and stones to get a one-of-a-kind look like these fall nails inspired by turquoise.

B & W & Nude

Black and white is the most classic color combination, but throw in a little nude in the mix and you’ve got fall nails that look sophisticated and understated. We imagine this would also look smart with a ruddy orange or a forest green as well.

Dancing Leaves

You can get right to the point! With these fall nail art, we find maple leaves falling in those wonderful browns, oranges, and reds we all cherish. However, we find those same colors mimicked in a shimmering nail that is borderline genius.

Express Yourself

We find rather organic-looking spots in dark orange on top of a peach one with these nail tips. The gold bands beneath really do aid in warming things up even further for these fall nails.

Ride the Waves

Get on the wavelength! These nails are similar to the fall nails we compared to chocolate milk a little earlier on this list. Mix in a shimmering neutral for added visual interest and shine!

Really Into It

These nails really reminded us of the Halloween decorations in grade school. We find brightly colored nails with fall themes like plaid and a cute little pumpkin for good measure. How sweet!

Yes to the Glam

Glam it up but stay away from neons for a more subdued look with your fall nails. This lovely greenish-blue really works well as it is dark enough to bring drama without looking too out of place for autumn.

Dots Do Work

If you really just want some polka dots, you better give yourself some polka dots. Orange and fuchsia look excellent together on these little claws. We imagine they would look rather cute poking out of a chunky sweater.

Stay Golden

Deep orange and gold are just thrilling for fall nail art. These very sharp nails look just like stilettos! Nails like this will look so luxurious this season.

Contrast It

We find a sparkling deep green next to a matte one. You can get a similar light versus dark look that feels thematically appropriate for fall by doing something similar with any other moody color.

Playful Combinations

The person who shared this image remarked that the time of year when summer transitions to fall is the perfect excuse to mess around with unconventional color combinations. We’d say they achieved that but it still works! Mess around until you find some things that look great together!

Get Into the Groove

These slightly muted swirls of color still feel vibrant but without the overt happiness of more summery tones. If want to get a little groovy this fall, choose colors like these.

Mix Around

Animal print and shimmer? Let’s go! As we mentioned, fall is a great time to experiment with different patterns and styles as long as they look fashionable together.

Neutral Prints

We can’t get enough animal print when it comes to fall nail art. We got zebra on these tips done in some lovely neutrals. You could do the same with just about anything else and be happy with the result.

Paint a Scene

Check out this nail art with a color palette that’s near-perfect for the season. Browns, oranges, and a cream color remind us of all the best parts of fall. What a dream!

Bittersweet Chocolate

No, these nails are not black. Instead, they are deep chocolate brown. The rich color is made even more apparent by plenty of gold that contrasts beautifully.

Get Decadent

You might not be ready to part ways with your hot pinks and neons. Work them into your fall designs like this and they definitely won’t look out of place.

Retro Flower Power

These nails remind us of vintage china. In the 70s and 80s browns, oranges, and yellows dominated graphic design. We find them here sweetly paired with some pretty flowers.

Feeling Flirty? Wink!

How whimsical and fun are these winking eye nails? While they do not scream “fall nails!!!!” they definitely look inventive and not too colorful for fall. Do you think this would be cute in a black, orange, and white color scheme for Halloween?

A Kiss of the Sun

Sunflowers really are some of the most attractive blossoms on earth. Instead of going full yellow, this person has chosen to mute the yellows and oranges and lay them on top of maroon which just looks like magic.

Stay Plaid

If you’re already itching to start painting those Halloween nails, start in a more subtle fashion like this. We find orange, black, and cream here but the nails aren’t immediately Halloween-y. Plaid is the reason for the season.

Pastels Can Still Party

If you’re looking for other muted colors to try aside from nudes and neutrals, consider pastels. Baby blue, blush and many more will give you a more subdued look for autumn.

Fall Is for Lovers

Okay, so these fall nails would actually work year-round but we loved how well-done they were we had to share them with you. A blush pink topped with white hearts is just so precious!

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Green with Envy

We came across many fall nail art designs that incorporated greens. It feels like it will be a huge color again this fall season. We find a dark olive here next to a pinkish nude with some added green sparkle. How glamorous and cool!

There you go! What did you think of all of this fall nail art? We hope you are super excited to try some of these styles that are blessed by autumn and feel like they should be dazzling next to a campfire or in a pumpkin patch! Your fall nail art can go in just about any direction you want it to go but just stay true to yourself and your own personal style. Have fun with those fall claws!