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15 Extremely Cute Fall Nail Trends to Try This Year

These cute fall nail trends will help you step up your manicure game.

Last Updated on October 8, 2020 by Ashlyn - University of Florida
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15 must try fall nail trends

This post will show you the cutest fall nail trends for 2020.

Stuck in a nail rut? We all tend to get trapped in the same coral pinks and neons for the summer, but it’s time to move on to fall nail trends! The nail trends below will bring your hands from beach ready to note-taking ready (not that we want to be there…).

Here are some cute fall nail trends that are a change from your typical summer colors, but are still fun and fresh.

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This post will show you 15 of the cutest fall nail ideas you should try.

1. Sparkly Fall-Colored Nails

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NOTD / Back with more @spectrumcosmetics, I just love their holos! This one is Huntsman, I’ve shown it on here sometime earlier this year but it’s perfect for both summer and fall! 🍂 Swipe for photos and a video in various lighting. None of these were edited or color adjusted in any way! 🧡 #steffanyswatches #spectrumcosmetics

A post shared by Steffany (she/her) (@lipglossandchujelly) on Oct 3, 2020 at 8:31am PDT

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If you love sparkles, you should seriously consider trying out this nail trend.

You can create this look with any kind of fall colored nail polish, such as orange, yellow, or red, but the key is to make sure that you include sparkles. (The photo above uses this cute Spectrum nail polish from Etsy, if you want to be exact about it.)

To get this look, you could either purchase a sparkly nail polish in one of those colors or get a sparkle top coat nail polish to finish off a fall colored nail look.

2. Leaves Nails

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This was the design that got ruined by the top coat that I told you about a while ago on my stories. when I added the top coat it created a lot of bubbles and I was going to redo it again but thanks to the lovely @bwidix I didn’t have to because she helped me edit the bubbles out and she made me discover this really amazing editing app called “Snapseed” that I am now using to edit all of my pictures! . This design was also inspired by the very talented @gosiapio_nailart (see last picture to see her gorgeous design 😉) her design is definitely 10 times better than mine but I am still very proud of mine 🙈. . • products used: 💙 @unt.global : peelable polish “MG165” and peelable base and top coat 🖤 @dm_trenditup : Ultra matte top coat 🍁 @aliexpress : stamping plate “PY-Y007” . #fall #fallnails #fallflowers #fallvibes #fallnails🍁🍂 #fallnailart #fallnailsdesign #autumn #autumnvibes🍁 #autumnvibes #autumnnails #autumnnails🍂 #autumnnails🍁 #leavesnails #bluenails💙💅 #bluenails💙 #leaves🍁 #untpolish #unt #untpeelable #fallpolish #bluenails #autumnpolish #autumnflowers #2020nails #2020nailstrend #nailinspiration #naildesigns #simplenailart (Werbung/ad/gifted)

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If you are looking to incorporate some fall designs in your nail look, you should try out this nail idea. This look uses nail stamping to show off some beautiful fall leaves.

You may be thinking that this nail look would be really difficult, but don’t worry because the leaves are created using nail stamps — trust me, this is doable, even if you’re a beginner. (More on nail stamping here!)

3. Stitches Nails

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Started off the month with some spooky nails 🎃 using my tapered square tipssss 💅🏼 #spookynails #halloweennails #pumpkinnails #nails #explorepage #halloween #halloween2020 #nailsonfleek #frenchtips #orangenails #nailpro #nailsdesign #nailshouston

A post shared by Clara & Valeria 🖤 (@nails_and_blinks) on Oct 2, 2020 at 8:09am PDT

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If you want to go for a more spooky nail look, you should try out this one!

If you are familiar with Frankenstein, you know that he is a classic Halloween figure. One of the most iconic things about him is definitely his stitches.

So, if you want to go for a more spooky look, you can get black nail polish with a small detail brush to draw on black stitches! The pumpkin stickers are super cute, too — you can buy similar ones here.

4. Halloween Nails

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If you are absolutely in love with Halloween and you want to show it off, you should go for this look! It has some of the best parts about Halloween including ghosts, pumpkins, candy corn etc.

This nail look is a little bit more difficult because it requires you to draw on these designs, but even if you are more of a beginner with nail art you should grab a small brush and try a couple of the designs out! The detail brushes above are double sided and easy to use.

5. Almond Nails

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She is a #bossbabe 🖤

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Almond nails have been super popular recently, especially almond nails with french tips.

Therefore, you can take this trend and transform it into a fall nail look with fall colors like this nail design with red, yellow, orange, and brown used as the color for the french tips! Use nail tape stickers to get the lines perfect.

6. Plaid Nails

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Plaid is still in! Absolutely love these colors. #fallcolors #fallnails🍁🍂 #brownglitter #plaidnails #lovethesenails💅 #lovemyclients❤️ @aperfect10nailbar

A post shared by Jade Irene Wittstruck (@hair_n_nails_by_jade_irene) on Oct 3, 2020 at 10:10am PDT

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Plaid is a classic Fall design that is usually used on shirts, but you may not have thought of doing plaid nails!

If you love plaid, you should definitely try out this nail look because it is super easy to do. All you need is three different nail polishes to create this look, and a small brush.

To get this exact look, you should purchase a nude, orange, and brown nail polish, but you could also do it with any colors you have.

7. Ombre Nails

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French nails have always been popular, but recently the new trend has been creating a tip using an ombre design.

If you get your nails done at a salon, ask for a trendy fall nail look like this one that uses fall colors to create the ombre tips on each nail.

Also, you can add some glitter if you want to spice up this nail look even more!

8. Glitter Nails

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*press sample @all_mixed_up_lacquers is back with October’s Facebook group custom! This is “Pumpkin Chunkin,” a white crelly base with orange holographic glitters of different shapes and sizes. Shown in three coats with top coat! This is available now, and you can join the All Mixed Up Lacquer Facebook group for a code for $1.50 off! • • • • #naillovers #naillook #ilovemynails #looknailsdecor #nailslovers #lovelynails #loveyournails #naillacquer #indienails #nailsofig #orangenails #halloweennails #allmixeduplacquers #glitternails #indienailpolish #nailpolishlover #nailpolishlove #nailpolishswatch

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All mixed up nail polish in Pumpkin Chunkin
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If you are looking for a little bit more of a subtle Fall nail look, this one is for you!

This is also a super easy nail look to achieve because all you need to do is grab a nude nail polish to act as your base, then purchase a clear nail polish with orange glitter to be the topcoat for each of your nails. Or make it even easier on yourself and grab the exact polish from All Mixed Up Lacquers, here!

9. Pumpkin Nails

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#sunnynAils#sunny#nails#nailart#naildesings#gel#gelnails#beauty#beautiful#beautifulnails#pumpkin#pumpkinnails

A post shared by Khoa Nguyen (@sunnynailspalmer) on Oct 3, 2020 at 2:09am PDT

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Everyone knows that the Fall season brings back pumpkins and who doesn’t love them?

Pumpkins can be used to create a really cute nail art design for your nails to spice them up like in this nail look.

You can either choose to draw some pumpkins on all of your nails or just do the accent nails if you’d like, either way, you will have an adorable fall nail look!

10. Crackle Nails

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#perfectionnailsinwayne #photooftheday #mattenails #foilnails f#fallnails🍁🍂 #

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Crackle nails used to be super popular when we were younger and if you were a fan of them back in the day, you can bring back that nail look for this fall season!

Crackle nail polish can be used to create a more spooky nail look like this one.

If you purchase black crackle nail polish and paint it over red nail polish, your nails will definitely be giving off spooky vibes for the fall!

11. Striped Nails

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Happy October! 🎃🍁🍃🍂 How cute is this month's Loyalty Box?! If you aren't familiar with our Loyalty Box, we have a new sub box come out each month, based on a new area of the country. This month we are in Salem, Mass! 🧹 You have your choice of 2 nail dashes for only $25 or the Lash and Dash box which comes with 2 nail dashes and a lash for only $40. Both are amazing deals! You can sign up and cancel anytime, super simple. Sign up at the link in my bio or DM me to pay via PayPal without subscribing. . . . . #redaspenlove #redaspen #naildashes #pressons #pressonnails #homeschoolmama #largefamily #megamotherhood #ohheymamas #nailsofinstagram #fallnails🍁🍂 #fallnails #wahmstyle #beautydeals #nailideas

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Another common design that you can use as nail art is stripes!Also, if you want a nail look that is less colorful and more classic, this one will do the trick.

All you have to do is purchase white and black nail polish. Then, you need to make sure that your nail polish either has a small brush or you can use a different small brush to paint on the stripes to make sure they are precise.

12. Spider Nails

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𝕭𝖔𝖔! 👻 . . . #halloweennails #fallmanicure #fallnails2020 #fallnails🍁🍂 #fallnails #gelmanicure #spookynails #spookyseason #ohionailtech #ohionails #ohionailsalon #ohiosalon #cantonnailtech #cantonnails #cantonnailsalon #cantonsalon #showscratch #beetlesgelpolish #gelnails #gelpolish #gelnailsdesign #kupanails @beetlesgelpolish @kupa_tv

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If you want to do some cute Halloween-themed nail art with different colored nails, you should try out this nail look.

You can use black and white nail polish to create a little spider web and spider eyes on your nails with some glitter nail polish to spice up the look even more!

13. Accent Nails

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Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower. 🍂🍁 Thank you for choosing Icolor Nail Bar #nails💅 #nailsofinstagram #nailart #nailsoftheday #nailstyle #nailsnailsnails #nailstyle #snsnails #dippowdernails #acrylicnails #fortmillbusiness #fortmillsc #tegacaysc #steelcreeknc #coffinnails #stilettonails#gelnails #indianlandsc #rockhillsc #thebestnails #bestnailsalon #nailslove #nailtrends#fallnails🍁🍂

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If your favorite thing about fall is the leaves and you want a more easy nail look to achieve, you should go for this nail look.

To create this look, you just need a fall color nail polish. You can use the orange one like this one.

Then, you just need to purchase some clear nail polish to place on the nails that you want to put the leaves on.

Finally, grab this kit of small maple leaves for nails, then press them on top of the nail polish to complete the look!

14. Colored French Tip Nails

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From a couple days ago 🍊 #chicagonailtech #chicagonails #swarovskinails #marblenails #ombrenails #vacationnails #naildesign #nailsofinstagram #latinanailtech #youngnailsacrylic #chicago #nailstyle #nailselfie #coffinnails #nailartist #baddienails #orange #orangenails

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French tip nails with different shapes have been becoming more and more popular recently. So why not try it with some fall nail colors?

To create this exact nail look, all you need is a nude color to be your base nail polish, then orange nail polish to paint on the tips.

You can even purchase stencils in this v-shape for your nail tips to make it easier for you!

15. Jack O’lantern Nails

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Halloween is coming 🎃🎃 #nails #nailsofinstagram #nailsoftheday #nails💅 #nailsonfleek #nailsnailsnails #halloweennails #halloween🎃 #orangenails #glitterdrip #glitterdripnails

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One of the most iconic things about Halloween is definitely jack o’lanterns. So, if you have always loved carving pumpkins for Halloween, you will also enjoy this nail look.

All you need is some orange nail polish with sparkles in it. If you want to make the look even more fun, then also grab some silver glitter nail polish and black nail polish.

In order to make drawing the designs easier, make sure to have a small brush with you, then you can use the black nail polish to draw on any kind of jack o’lantern face that you want for your nails!

Which of these fall nail trends are you going to try this year?

Which one of these nail ideas is your favorite? How else are you getting in the mood for Fall?

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Originally published on October 7, 2020
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