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The Fall Nail Ideas You Didn't Know You Needed
/ SEP 9, 2022
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As we kiss goodbye to summer and all its amazing, fresh, and colorful trends, a new season arrives. Get ready for spooky season, slasher movies, flannel shirts, boots, scarves and ounces of pumpkin spice latte: it’s September!
1. Fall Nail Designs: Fall Nail Ideas For Everyone
Whether you’re a fan of long, cat-like stilettos or you like to keep it short, minimal, and natural, TikTok is (once again) the place to look when it comes to new trends, ideas, DIY, fashion, and more.
I gathered the best 25 fall nail designs for you to get your claws ready for the new season. Are you ready?
2. Burgundy Acrylic Nails
This might as well be the number one shade for fall. Let’s be honest - we’ve all longed for the simplicity of a perfectly crafted, shiny set of burgundy acrylic nails!
@emmablaz can’t go wrong with these 💅🏼💅🏼 #nailvlog #fallnailinspo #fallnails2022 #fallnailinspo2022 #classicnails #acrylicnails ♬ original sound - Jessica Reilly
@jellybeanpolish I’m ready to start wearing fall colors! I don’t care if it’s still 90 degrees out. 🥵😂 Are you starting to wear your fall polish or holding out a little longer? Here’s a swatch of @Olive Ave Polish Sumac. It has such a beautiful shimmer and a great formula! It’s definitely a one-coater. (I always wear 2 coats for extra protection on my nails though.) #fallnails #fallnails2022 #nailswatches #nailswatcher #fallnails🍂🍁💅🏻 #nailtok #nailtiktok #nailvideos ♬ Always Remember Us This Way - Lady Gaga
@sydbrowny Autumn incoming… 🍂🍁💋🥀❤️🔥 save for your next nail appointment! #nailinspo #autumnaesthetic #autumnnails #fallnails #fallnails2022 #fallnailcolors #thatgirl #neutralstyle #autumntrends ♬ original sound - Kenz Lawrén
3. Half Moon Ombre
A color-gradient set in the tones of fallen leaves is the best way to welcome the colder months. When paired to a trendy half-moon application, it becomes a liminal fashion statement.
@amyrosewalker Autumn Nails - Half moon ombre 🍂
♬ Love Someone - Joseph Vincent
4. Marble Acrylics In Brown
The marble effect on acrylic nails peaked in popularity somewhere around 2015, and some aficionados of the look are trying to repurpose it this year.
@glitter_cave Autumn Marbling Acrylics 2022 #nails #autumnnails #nailtrend #nailinspo #nailvideo #glittercave #worthingacrylic #worthing #squarenail ♬ BILLIE EILISH. - Armani White
5. Swirly Nails
Nails with swirls have gone viral throughout 2021 and summer 2022, so I understand - it’s hard to let go of such a simple yet effective nail art design. Neutral shades and a touch of dark burgundy make the swirl nail design go a long way even through the upcoming season.
@connie.wi who’s ready for fall? 😌🍂🍁 #fallnails2022 #diynailartist #naillacquers #lacquerartist #autumnnails #tiktoktaughtme #neutralnails #backtoschoolnails ♬ Nonsense - Sabrina Carpenter
@agalorynowicz 🍂 fall nails 🍂 #nails #autumnnails #fallnails #gelnails #nailpolish @elisium.nails ♬ See You Again (Piano Arrangement) - Alexandre Pachabezian
@overglowedit Brown nail art inspo for fall 🍂 #nailartideas #fallnailart #fallnails2022 ♬ bad habit - <3
6. Negative Space
Some forms of nail art will never go away, and negative space might be one of these everlasting trends.
@aminaoui iconic shade is@GELCARE® Cabernet 🧣🍂🍎 #nailarttutorial #fallnails #autumnnails #fallnailinspo #nailsartvideos ♬ dark beach - record audios.
@connie.wi it’s the mini acorns for me 😭🍂 #fallnails2022 #autumnnails #gelxnailsathome #diygelxnails #backtoschoolnails #fallnailart #easydiynails #dailycharme ♬ Rockstar by Hannah Montana - theamandaallenshow
7. Gradient French Manicure
French manicure, but make it colorful. Yep, you heard that right! This classic trend can adapt to so many looks, it would be a pity not to try them all. For example, you can pick your favorite shades of brown and recreate a set inspired by the hues of fallen leaves.
@kayli.boyle loveeee fall colors🤎🍂 #nailtok #fypシ #foryou #foryoupage #fall ♬ to the salon short version bethannrobinson - Beth Ann
@valerieescobar this is your sigh to get black french tip nails🖤💅 #frenchtipnails #blacknails #fallnails2022 #nailinspo2022 ♬ super freaky girl nicki minaj out now - SUPER FRE@KY GIRL OUT NOW !!
8. Abstract Nail Design
Dots, spots, negative space, and swirls - all together, please! Welcome to the pop-art angle of nail art lovers. In here, carefully placed stains of nail polish will create an artsy, delicate autumnal set.
@glamourgloxo Guilty #diynails #fallnails2022 #pumpkinspice #apresgelx @apresnailofficial ♬ original sound - athena
@londontownusa The easiest at-home mani for this Fall Season 🍂🍁 #fallnails2022 #fallnailset #fallnailart #fallnails #fallnailinspo #backtoschoolnails #fallvibes #nailtrends #neutrals #nailart #neutralnails #nudenail ♬ Low Down - venbee & Dan Fable
9. Sweater Nails And Leaves
If you loved the knitted-effect nails we’ve seen during winter, rest assured you’ll absolutely love these nail designs. It’s all in the details!
@connie.wi which nail is your fav? 🍂 #amazonnails #fallnails2022 #autumnnails #gelxnailsathome #diygelxnails #backtoschoolnails ♬ Chill Vibes - Tollan Kim
@nailsbybecerra Responder a @brianaandazola3 #thanksgivingnailart #nailartist #3D #fallnails2022 #uñasdeotoño #uñasotoñales🍂🍁🍂 #shortnails #uñascortas #uñasmate #u ♬ Amapolas - Leo Rizzi
10. Glitter Nail Designs
Not ready to say goodbye to the sparkly glitz and glamour of summer? Then perhaps these glittery designs will ease you into the upcoming season with a lighter approach. After all, who said that glitters are seasonal?
@jellybeanpolish 🤎🧡💛 Fall skittle mani using @holotaco glitter polishes 💛🤎🧡 #holotaco #skittlemani #skittlenails #fallnails #fallnails2022 #glitternails #holonails #nailtok #nailtiktok #nailvideos #nailswatches ♬ Younger Now - Miley Cyrus
@jellybeanpolish 🍁 @holotaco combo for fall—I’m Over Brew + Solar Unicorn Skin + Matte Taco 🍁 #holotaco #holotacocombo #fallnails #fallnails🍂🍁💅🏻 #fallnails2022 #nailswatch #nailtok #nailtiktok ♬ exile - Taylor Swift
@nailedforlife last year fall nails🍂 #nails #nailart #fallnails2021 #fallnails2022 #naildesigns #nailinspo #nailinspiration #lovenails #tiktok #nailtutorial #nailvideo ♬ BILLIE EILISH. - Armani White
11. Reverse Ombre Nail Design
This is a rising trend nowadays and can be seen anywhere from TikTok to Instagram, YouTube, and more. If you’re the type of person that likes to keep up with the latest fashion, you can’t miss out on reverse gradient nails!
@opi Fall 2022 Trend Alert: Reverse Ombre French Nails 💅 #OPI #NailPro #OPIProfessional #ReverseOmbreNails #FallNailInspo #FallNails2022 #FrenchNails #OpticalIllusionNails #ShadowNails ♬ Lazy Sunday - Official Sound Studio
12. Horror Nail Art
If the reason why you love this season so much is the approaching of All Hallows’ Eve, then perhaps you can get inspired by your favorite horror movie for a scary-cool nail set. Get inspired by Halloween nail art!
@fitisabel3 My hyper focused is nails right now if you can’t tell #greenscreen #fallnails2022 ♬ original sound - Xiuwen Liu
@yvetteemariee Day 2 of Halloween nails!!!! ❤️🧛🏻♀️ #halloweentok #yvetteemarieetiktok #yvetteemarieenails #nailsbyyvetteemariee #nailart #longnails #nailtok ♬ toxic change - William Antranig Mar
@kayleekersey IT nails for the Halloween season 😍 #fyp #pickacardnails #viral #SoundcoreGoForGold #blood #IT #holloween #nails #nailart ♬ Monster Mash - Countdown Singers
13. Conclusion:
I hope you now have enough inspiration for your autumnal nails - and see you next month with another set of inspirational nail designs for you to experiment with and get creative with your nail tech!
