Make Your Manicure Stand out This Season with These Fall Nail Designs (2024)

This time of year, a manicure in colors reminiscent of fall foliage like deep or muted reds, oranges, browns, and even golds are popular choices and work perfectly as Thanksgiving nails and Halloween nails too. Many of these fall nail art ideas and long-lasting gel nail designs for fall feature plenty of sparkle and shine. If your go-to style includes glitter, you’ll love the designs on this list.

Some of these ideas are simple, but others are seriously intricate. If you're not up to trying them at home, take picture to your favorite manicurist and let her work her magic. But you might be surprised that there are countless nail wraps, stickers, and tools that can make even complicated designs easy. Whether you DIY it or hire a professional, paint on a fall nail design for a custom stylized look this season.

Take a colorful approach to your fall manicure. Pair seasonal fall colors like yellow, orange, turquoise, and burgundy with a fun speckled pattern.

This deep gel color looks almost black, but at a second glance it's actually a navy covered with sparkles. Perfect for any fall party.

A nude nail polish is always in season. It looks clean and is easy to maintain during the busy fall months.

When paired with fall colors, this geometric design resembles plaid. Go for seasonal greens, blues, oranges, and browns.

Dark blue and sparkly gold are the perfect pairing for evening events. Go all out with the glitter or save it for a few accent nails.

A simple brown nail polish is perfect for the fall season. Go for a rich coffee or chocolate hue to make a statement.

Don't shy away from green once the leaves start to turn. Go for a darker shade with sparkles (why not?) for a look that will pair with your fall outfits.

Bring extra drama to your look with a glossy burgundy polish. Keep the nails short or squared for a contemporary style.

Florals might seem more appropriate for spring or summer, but this dark purple design gives it an autumn spin.

This classic neutral manicure gets a fun twist with white lines and tips. If you don't have a steady hand, you can achieve the lined look with nail stickers.

Lavender may seem like an unconventional choice for fall, but this matte shade paired with metallic elements takes it to a festive level.

Animal print is season-less, but it seems extra appropriate for fall. Pair a neutral look with a single leopard-print nail for a striking look.

This fall look combines traditional fall colors in a very unexpected combination.