15 Fall Nail Colors and Designs for the Perfect Autumn Manicure

A new season calls for new nail art! If you’ve been scouring your social media platforms for the best fall nail designs and fall nail colors for 2019, you can stop your search. Whether you’re looking to get acrylic nails at the salon or DIY some cute fall nails, we have 15 falls nail ideas that’ll give your hands their own beauty upgrade that’s fit for the season. Grab your nail polish and let’s get to it!

FALL NAIL IDEA #1: OLIVE AND GOLD

One of the hottest colors for fall, it’s no wonder that olive is included in our list of fall nail ideas. More specifically, olive and gold! This color combo looks absolutely beautiful together. For a simple take on the idea, paint all of your nails an olive hue—excluding your accent nail, which should be painted in a sparkly gold. Prefer something a little more intricate? Instead of doing a gold accent nail, use your gold polish to create leaves for an autumn nail look worth falling for.

FALL NAIL IDEA #2: CHOCOLATE

Love a minimal, neutral nail? When it comes to fall nail ideas, look no further than chocolate nail polish. This rich brown hue looks particularly stunning on those with medium to deep skin tones.

FALL NAIL IDEA #3: MAROON

We’d consider maroon to be a cult classic shade for fall. Resembling some of our favorite fallen leaves, we’d bet money that this deep red hue never goes out of style when it comes to fall beauty trends. Incorporate it into your look with a swipe of maroon nail polish, which also happens to pair beautifully with gold.

FALL NAIL IDEA #4: JELLY NAILS

Thought jelly nails were only for summer? Think again! This translucent nail look is translating over to fall in hues of orange, red, and mustard. Not sure what jelly nails are? Click through to our article on the topic to learn why Jelly Nails Are Our New Favorite Nail Trend.

FALL NAIL IDEA #5: MULTICOLORED

Who says fall nails can't be colorful? While you may be swapping out bright, fun summer hues for more subdued alternatives, you can still rock a multicolored nail look. We love the way emerald, mauve, and mustard pair together. Get creative with your color palette!

FALL NAIL IDEA #6: TAUPE

If you’re a fan of a nude, barely-there nail colors, taupe is the fall nail color for you. This light brown hue has gray undertones that perfectly coordinate with the cool temperatures of the season.

FALL NAIL IDEA #7: MATTE BLACK

Sure, black may seem a little goth, but it’s actually seriously on-trend for fall. One way we recommend switching up this edgy color? Opting for a matte finish. Bonus: Your nails will match every outfit!

FALL NAIL IDEA #8: RUST ORANGE

It’s no secret that orange makeup has been making quite the name for itself, including variations like orange eyeshadow and orange lipstick. And while we’re all about incorporating this hue into your makeup look for fall, we can’t help but gush over rusty orange nail polish. Talk about autumn vibes!

FALL NAIL IDEA #9: EMERALD

Your friends are sure to be green with envy over this fall nail color! Emerald green nails are just as luxurious as their color suggests. For a ritzy nail look, consider picking up a rich, deep green hue that demands attention without being over-the-top.

FALL NAIL IDEA #10: GOLD TIPS

While we love a solid, simple nail look, sometimes it’s all in the details. That’s exactly the case with this fall nail idea. Rather than focusing on your nail color, consider focusing on the accent—or in this case, the tips of your nails. Use a gold sparkle nail polish to paint the tips of your nails in an imperfect manner. Pack the color onto the tip of your nail, then allow a few sparkles to stray toward the middle. You’ll be left with a glamorous, ombré effect.

FALL NAIL IDEA #11: MAUVE

By now you probably know the importance of having a mauve lipstick in your collection, but what about mauve nail polish? It seems this dusty rose hue is popular for more than just the lips!

FALL NAIL IDEA #12: COPPER ACCENTS

Aside from gold, there’s another metal hue that’s perfect for fall. We’re talking about copper! Whether you decide to paint all of your nails in a copper shade or use some copper polish as an accent in your nail look is up to you.

FALL NAIL IDEA #13: PLUM

Plum, anyone? This deep purple shade is on-trend in the hair color world as of late and is now popping up as a trending nail color for fall. How royal!

FALL NAIL IDEA #14: CHARCOAL

If black is slightly too edgy for you, but you still prefer a dark, muted nail look, charcoal nails may be up your alley. Swipe on a few coats for a simple look or take things up a notch with a gold or silver accent nail.

FALL NAIL IDEA #15: REVERSE FRENCH TIP

Last but not least, switch up the traditional French manicure with reverse French tips! Picture this: A nude nail with a thin line of black just along your cuticle. Pretty trendy, right? Think of it as a negative space cut crease for your nails!

Want to pair your fall nails with an upgraded nail shape? Next, find out How to Choose the Right Nail Shape.