40 New Nail Art Trends to Try This Fall

Raise your hand if fall is your season. And speaking of hands, let’s talk about nail art for a sec—we may be biased here, but we think it’s the ultimate autumnal accessory. This season rich color palettes meet sleek minimalist details for designs you can even master yourself at home, if you choose. Behold, 40 freshly picked options for you to wear from now through December.

This mani made us stop scrolling when we saw it. Look at the colors, the details, the way it all blends so harmoniously!

Here’s an easy way to transition your tips to fall: Paint the top half of your nails a deep emerald green (or navy blue) and add a diagonal swoop of gold polish across your nail for a flourishing finish.

For all of our low-key ladies out there who are looking for something that’s subtly seasonal (and less-in-your-face fall), try outlining the edges of your nails in a shiny copper.

French tips meet tortoise shell moons.

An homage to a New York classic.

ICYMI: The gradient mani is still going strong. As the weather cools, we’re feeling a tonal palette of white, gray and black (to match every knit sweater we own).

Pretty, not precious is how we’d describe this mélange of pink polish.

Lighten up a moody red with small pops of pink.

Paint a small corner of each tip a rich terra-cotta and outline it in a thin strip of gold.

Calling all fans of the French tip: Try it with a straight edge and two contrasting shades for a more modern spin.

Perfect for dipping your fingers into fall shades.

A subtle celebration of Halloween.

Inspired by the creamy milk cap and rich espresso of your morning coffee.

A minimalist's dream mani.

Why choose one shade when you can rock five at once?

Lest you think that flowers only bloom in the spring.

Tone on tone but switch up the textures.

Add some white and gold swirls for Starry Night vibes.

For when buying the bag is out of reach.

Straight down the middle.

Olive green and yellow aren't the first colors we'd pair together but that's part of the magic. It's delightfully unexpected.

Speaking of unusual pairings, here's a strong case for mismatched designs on either hand.

Fatigued of fatigues? Expand your color palette to include cobalt and marigold and burgundy, and sure, why not add a splash of red to the mix while you're at it.

Reasons to embrace plenty of white space for your next mani: it takes less time to paint, doesn't show chips as noticeably and it grows out nicely.

Double the French, double the fun.

In a groovy 70s color palette.

Same shades as above but painted in funky shapes and splotches.

Because November will be here before you know it.

In case you need more color combos for your next tonal mani.

It's all in the details.

Like jewelry for your nails.

No painting necessary. All you need is a file to shape these pre-painted wraps to fit your nail beds.

Guys, if you haven't tried nail polish stickers yet, you must. They're a game-changer for when you don't have the time (or wherewithal) to paint.

An ideal design for beginners.

Tip: Use a piece of painter's tape as a guide.

Don't you feel cozier just looking at this?

Is it even fall if you don't rock a plaid print?