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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Navy Blue Nails
No one ever thinks to go navy for nails, but it’s the best versatile color for the season! Here’s why:
You can add some gorgeous sparkles to make it a focal point of your outfit, but it’s never going to distract from the rest of your look. Navy nails are perfect for knowing when to shine and when to step aside.
A simple, matte navy manicure is a fresh alternative to an edgy black nail, as it keeps things unexpected. Plus, it goes a lot better with your jeans than a black mani.
Navy is the most underrated fall color — it acts as a neutral, but is also a great place to start if you’re just venturing into the blue family.
Holographic/Chrome Nails
Holographic and shiny nails you can see from a mile away have been my favorite trend this season! It’s a super versatile look because a holographic finish can make any color shine.
These are some of my favorite variations of the look:
I have baby pink holographic nails right now and, speaking from experience, they are SO worth taking the risk! The color is super cute and doesn’t get distracting, but the extra layer of shine gives you something to look at in an otherwise plain manicure. By far my favorite color I’ve done!
Plus, what’s really awesome about holographic nails is you can do them with a beige, white, french, or even clear polish — making them office friendly but with a hint of sass.
Different Colored Nails
This look is awesome for back to school because it makes you look put together (which none of us are at an 8am) AND sets you apart from every other basic manicure in class.
I’m loving these different shades of purple and green. You don’t normally see these colors chosen for manis, but doing this look allows you to try out a bunch of different shades and rock them all!
A rainbow look is super cute too if you’re looking to try out different colors!
Take advantage of all the fall colors and do a whole palette — instead of just shades of one color — for your fall nail look.
Abstract Patterns
For all the old pros at nail painting and crazy looks, this one’s for you! I am loving the creativity the nail art community has been showing lately — especially in the design realm!
Here’s some of my favorite ~abstract~ looks for when you’re procrastinating homework and feeling like an art major.
By leaving some nails plain and trying out some cool designs on others, you can bring the focus to your “party nails,” and save some time along the way.
Different abstract designs can also showcase art in styles from some of your favorite artists. They’ll be a great conversation starter and a perfect way to make and impress friends (or my art history loving roommate)!
Abstract art mixes all sorts of colors, patters, and designs, so why not do the same for your nails? This manicure can be a great way to use those crazy impulse-buy colors that you don’t know what to do with, or to break out of the same basic colors and patterns you usually get.
What do you think of this year’s fall nail trends?
Which of these fall nail trends are you excited to try out first? Heading over to Insta to check out some of the artists? What’s your go-to color, be it summer or fall?
Let me know in the comments, I’d love to hear about your nail looks!
