50 Fall Nail Designs to Inspire Your 2023 Manicure

All Angles

Go for a geometric vibe in tonal, autumnal hues.

Moons and Stars

The perfect mani to wear under the Harvest Moon.

3-D Glitz

Sparkles shouldn't just be reserved for the holidays. Add 3-D details for a trendy twist.

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Bold Red

Take a cue from Emily Ratajkowski and try different designs on each nail with the season's hottest shade.

Bright and Bold

Glitter Ombré

Fine glitter leading into molten chrome is the French manicure idea you still haven't tried.

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Multicolor Swirls

In brights or pastels, this could read summery; in deep red, mustard, and navy, it's oh-so-fall.

Pumpkin Spice

There's no season like PSL season, so wear your enthusiasm on your manicure with this gradient look.

It's a Plaid World

A tan base gives classic Burberry vibes, or there's always red and black for a buffalo check inspiration.

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Optic Black and White

Add a twist to your French mani with a swipe of clean black polish across each nail.

Autumnal Aura

If you're going for a Practical Magic Fall, you can't go wrong with aura nails in forest-y hues.

Black Chrome

Lovers of black nail polish, try adding a chrome topcoat inspired by Zola Ganzorigt of glazed-donut nail fame.

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Gunmetal Tips

Draped polish has a sleek effect without being overly geometric or symmetrical.

Side Swipe

Asymmetric tips are unexpected, especially in a fall-approved red-brown shade.

Leopard Print French

Try the fall-approved print on the whole nail, an accent nail, or—our current favorite—as French tips.

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In the Stars

This thematic design works equally well during spooky season as it does throughout the fall.

Stained Glass

It takes a skilled hand to create, but this gorgeous floral nail art is worth the effort.

Faux French

Another French manicure alternative to consider: Draw on a sparkly outline over a neutral base polish—no need to fill it in.

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Candy Land

The colors might be on the bright side, but if there's any season that benefits from a mix of candy-inspired hues, it's fall.

Abstract Waves

Cool pattern alert: This look at the Ahluwalia show was meant to be reminiscent of soundwaves.

Lindy Segal is a beauty writer and editor. In addition to regularly contributing to BAZAAR.COM, she also writes for Glamour, People, WhoWhatWear, and Fashionista, among other publications. She lives in New York City with her Chihuahua mix, Barney.

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