The Best Autumn Nail Trends of 2025

There’s nothing better than a fresh fall manicure. Cooler weather has inspired a lot of autumn nail trends. This fall season, we are trying out more than neutral tones, but earthy tones and warm colors for this time of year. A great way to express yourself is through nail art trends this autumn season. A great option is always to start with an accent nail and work your comfort level up from there. Try out new solid colors, a matte finish or a base color with a fun pattern. Save these pretty fall nail designs for your next manicure.

Autumn Orange

Autumn colors definitely include orange! The leaves turn orange and we all know it’s a specific shade. This is not a bright orange or neon, it’s a muted, dark orange that is beyond stunning. Currently, cute fall nails have color trends that look like the changing foliage.

Black Cherry

This is one of the most popular nail colors and honestly we find it to be so chic. It’s perfect for when the leaves start to change and is flattering on everyone and with every outfit.

Candy Apple Red

This is by OPI and it truly is the perfect red out there. It’s a nice, solid color to have on your nails and we all know the red nail theory, girls! But seriously, this color is always in style and perfect for the upcoming holiday season.

Deep Emerald

Emerald city! This is a fun option because it’s a pop of color and a bold color at that. At the same time, the darker shade of green feels very on trend for the season of fall. Leaves are changing colors, the air is getting crisp. This feels like a nice, fresh choice!

Double Dipped French

This refers to the finish of the nails! It’s actually really cool, especially with a grey, might I add! Have your base coat be a matte shade and then the french tip portion will be the same shade but in a glossy finish. The range in texture is really cool!

Frosted Metallic

We all know what metallic is- these can come in so many different shades. It’s much more than silver or gold, it can be pink or white, etc. The finish is what makes it metallic and shiny. This time, what makes it frosted is the overcoat that is what I can only describe to be a shiny, sparkly, milky top coat that comes in chrome powder form. It gets rubbed onto the nail to be a step before deep chrome, it’s a light frost.

Grey

I feel unsure about this one because it really depends on the shade of grey. Every shade of this color is in for the season but lighter feel very summery to me, so I suggest going for a darker shade. I will say, it feels on trend for the cooler months because it is a cool toned color, so I can see why it’s the perfect choice for the new season.

Gold

There’s not much to say here, gold speaks for itself! Turn it into a french manicure or accents if you’d like but a solid gold is always a fun new option. Save this for New Years!

Hot Chocolate

Yes, this is exactly how it sounds! Browns are in style for the season! You can simply go for a shade of brown and keep it nice and easy for the clean girl energy we were discussing earlier. Another option is to add swirl designs on top to make it look like a warm cup of coa-coa!

Lincoln Park After Dark

This is an iconic shade that rocks its way throughout every autumn and winter season. It’s made by OPI and is a very dark purpley red shade. You can find both glossy and matte options for this and it’s the perfect way to enter the fall.

Mirror

We had never heard of this trend before now and there’s no looking back! Essentially it’s a high shine chrome silver, which might sound like taking a step outside your comfort zone. But you would be surprised at how flattering this is and how many compliments you will get!

Nearly Naked

Nearly naked is basically as if your nails are naked. There is color there, though! It’s just different for everyone because it will be a shade that looks as if it’s your nail bed color already. The point of this trend is to add gloss and an even color to your nails while giving off that clean girl energy.

Negative Space

Here is an interesting concept! Negative space is focusing on the portions of the nail that don’t get the most attention- the outer corners. Choose a color and have your base coat be a light shade of it. The outer four corners can have a darker shade of that same color in abstract shapes or a cool drip design. It’s futuristic!

Pearly

I think this can be a few different things and they are all in style! Firstly, a nice, fresh pearly white. It’s a solid color and it’s neutral while still being fun. Another option is to add little pearls or beads to a pearly base coat. It adds texture and is as if you have rhinestones, just another stone!

Polka Dots

We’ve seen polka dots everywhere in fashion and have been absolutely loving them. Now there are tons of ideas on how to bring these to life on your nails and we highly recommend this design. Opt for a milky base and black polka dots for the chicest look.

Plum

Another popular fall nail color that blends really well into the winter is plum. It’s a deep tone that screams fall and is a fun way to sport a purple nail.

Tortoise Shell

These need to be done really well but once they are, nothing beats them! They are so much fun to try out and the brown tones are perfect for the fall season. We truly think this is a nail trend that might never go out of style.

Velvet

Can you believe the technology for nails these days? We have products and tools that can make our nails look like they are made of velvet! They certainly don’t feel like it but I’m telling you, from afar it looks real. This is perfect for upcoming holidays and to add some texture to your hands.

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