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32 Funky Fall Nails You’ll Want to Show Off

32 Funky Fall Nails You’ll Want to Show Off

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Summer is behind us, and so are those funky summer nail designs. But don’t worry—we’re serving up the fall edition of funky nails that’ll have you saying goodbye to bright hues and hello to autumn vibes. Playful, chic, and downright fun—Here are 32 nail ideas that’ll make you fall in love with the season.

1. Dark Green Swirls

Dark Green funky nails
@amberjhnails

Grab that sultry dark green polish, swirl it on nude nails, and bam—funky fall vibes nailed!

SEE ALSO: Green Fall Nail Ideas for Your Next Mani

2. Abstract Waves

Skittle nails with funky abstract lines
@_karebeauty_

Throw some abstract waves on those skittle nails in autumn colors. Funky and fab!

3. Bold Autumn Skittles

Vibrant fall skittle nails
@irina_rain

We love a skittle mani in bold seasonal hues! From green to red, every finger’s got a little fall fiesta going on.

SEE ALSO: Short Nail Ideas to Try This Fall

4. Funky Frenchies

Funky fall French tips
@_ivynailart

Classic French manicure? Who’s she? Mix up your Frenchies with swirls of brown and beige.

SEE ALSO: September Nail Ideas to Welcome Fall in Style

5. Olive Green

Funky olive green nails
@beautyworksbyamy

Rock those earthy vibes with olive green nails, but add a fun twist with a negative space accent.

6. Chocolate Swirls

Pink nails with chocolate brown swirls
@annagracenails_

Soft pink base with chocolate brown swirls? Quirky, fun, and serving all the cute-girl fall vibes.

7. Half-Moon Frenchies

Autumnal half-moon french tip nails
@heygreatnails

Fall French nails with an artsy, half-moon twist—funky, fab, and totally the cherry on top of your fall wardrobe.

8. Brown & Blue

Brown nails with blue waves
@beautyworksbyamy

Brown nails with blue waves? That’s the vibe! Unexpected and fun, they’re the perfect match for all your fall denim looks.

9. Checkerboard Nails

Checkerboard manicure in fall colors
@phoebesummernails

Brown nails with checkerboard and heart accents—funky, cute, and just waiting to pop from under your coat sleeves!

10. Colorful Swirls

Fall nails with glittery swirls
@beautyworksbyamy

Swirl into fall with these fab nails! We’ve got copper, brown, blue, pink, and—because why not—glitter, all twisted together for a playful, seasonal vibe.

11. Green & Mauve

Dark green and mauve fall nails
via Pinterest

You need mauve and dark green swirls on your nails this fall—these earthy hues are meant to be together.

12. Retro Flowers 

Brown and orange fall nails with retro florals
@kuypernailart

Brown and orange nails decked out in bold flowers because fall floral nails are totally a thing.

13. Colorful Half-Moons

Colorful nails with half moon accents
@overglowedit

These skittle nails are a burst of fall fab! With bold, colorful half-moon accents, they’re anything but basic.

14. Glitter & Swirls

Glittery brown nails with swirls
@pop_polished

Brown glittery nails with funky swirls—because sometimes you just need to be that extra.

15. Brown & Green Chrome

Brown and green chrome nails with heart accents
via Pinterest

Brown and green chrome nails with tiny heart accents—total Y2K vibes! Zero chance you’ll blend in.

16. Funky Florals

Colorful fall nails with flowers and swirls
@basecoatstories

Colorful flowers and swirls because you want to rock a whimsical look and keep things lively this season.

17. Dark Brown & Orange

Dark Brown and orange nails with negative space accent
@tori.nailedit

Brown and orange with a negative space accent because you need to match all the PSL you’ll be chugging this season!

18. Green Half-Moons

Funky nails with green half-moon designs
@beautyworksbyamy

Deep green half-moons on a nude base—your nails will be the fall fab pop everyone’s talking about.

19. Water Marble

Water marble nails in fall colors
@raixnails

Water marble nails in purple, mustard, and burnt orange are the groovy twist your fall mani need.

20. Dark Green & Brown

Nails with funky brown and green swirls
@tiffanyabbigailebeauty

Brown and green never looked so good together. These funky swirls are a must-try for a unique fall look.

21. Skittle Frenchies

Frenchies in fall hues with dot accents
@nailsbypaulin

Give your French tips a fall makeover with colorful tips and dot accents! A total mood booster.

22. Tort & Green

Tortoise sell nails with funky green accents
@beautyworksbyamy

Don’t stop at the tortoise shell pattern—throw in some bold green accents for a totally unexpected, funky twist!

23. Purple & Brown

Brown and purple color block nails
via Pinterest

Mix brown and purple for a color-blocked masterpiece that’s as funky as it gets. 

SEE ALSO: Trendy Purple Fall Nail Looks to Copy

24. Cow Print

Cow print nails in autumn colors
@thehangedit

Trade in the boring for cow prints in autumn hues. It’s quirky, it’s fun, and it’s totally fall vibes!

25. Retro Swirls & Flowers

Retro orange nails with flowers and swirls
@thenaillologist

Orange swirls and flowers because you want to bring back those 70s vibes in the coziest way.

26. Funky Black Mani

Funky black nails with negative space accent
@the_gelbottle_inc

Funky fall nails, black edition! Perfect for my girlies who like their nails dramatic.

27. Autumn Aura

Red autumn aura nails
@peachinails

These deep red aura nails will serve that warm autumn glow like nobody’s business.

28. Dark & Light Green

Funky dark and light green nails
@overglowedit

Mix up your greens with dark and light swirls. This funky combo is your VIP pass to being the center of attention!

29. Bold Daisy Accents

Brown nails with bold daisy accents
@peachinails

Flaunt those retro vibes with daisy designs popping against a rich brown base. Fun and cute, all in one mani!

30. Color Block Nails

Bold color block nails
@doms.nails

Bring on the bold with these vibrant color block nails that add a pop to any autumn outfit.

31. Neutral Mix & Match

Borwn and white mix and match nails
@kuypernailart

Want a fall mani that’s fun yet neutral? Brown and white designs will play nice together.

32. Heart Tips

Nude nails with heart accent tips in fall colors
@kuypernailart

Nude nails with heart-shaped tips in fall hues. It’s love at first sight.

And that’s a wrap on funky fall nail ideas! Found your new favorite look? Let us know in the comments. If you loved this roundup, don’t keep it to yourself—share the love on social media. And while you’re at it, check out our guide for the best fall nails of 2024.

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