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22 Early Fall Nail Trends You’ll See All Over Insta in 2024

22 Early Fall Nail Trends You’ll See All Over Insta in 2024

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Ready to swap out those summer brights for something a bit more fall-friendly? Early fall nails are all about cozy tones, rich shades, and a touch of moody glam. From burnt oranges to jade greens and a little tortoise shell action, these trends will have your nails looking like they’re ready for a walk through a crisp, leaf-covered path. Let’s check out the top looks you need to try this season!

1. Dot Accents

Skittle nails in neutral colors with dot accents
@lillypalm__

Skittle nails aren’t going anywhere. Swap those summer brights for muted fall tones with tiny dot accents.

2. Brown & Beige

Brown and beige nails with accent french tips
@nailalamode

Early fall calls for neutrals. These brown and beige French tips scream cozy and go with every single sweater in your closet.

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3. Leopard Print

Green and butter yellow nails with leopard accent
@gara.nails

Green with butter yellow and leopard accents—these nails are ready for fall, but they’re still fun. Leopard print never hibernates.

4. Neutral Chrome

Neutral chrome manicure for early fall
@sofia_nailsaesthetics

The barely-there chrome manicure is the perfect transition from summer’s shine to fall’s understated elegance.

5. Gray Nails

Elegant gray nails with gold lines
@nailgarden_zg

Elegant gray nails get a glow-up with those sleek gold lines. Perfect for when you want to keep things classy but not boring.

SEE ALSO: Gold Nail Ideas for a Luxe Glow-Up

6. Burnt Orange

Burnt orange nails with accent swirls
@maryamsalamat.nailbar

Burnt orange is basically fall in a color. Add some subtle white swirls, and you’ve got the perfect balance of trendy and understated.

7. Fall Florals

Neutral nails with brown flower designs
@monika__nails

Neutral nails with brown flowers are that ideal in-between look when you’re over summer but not ready for the full-on fall foliage.

SEE ALSO: Pretty Fall Floral Nails You Can’t Miss

8. Dark Red

Solid dark red nails
@natalochka_shevchenko_studio

Solid dark red nails are a fall staple. They’re moody, classic, and work with every early fall look. It’s a no-brainer for the season.

9. Olive Green

Olive green nails with gold accent nail
@_nailsbybethany

Olive green nails with one gold accent nail. Simple, yet gives off that “fall is here” vibe without being too in-your-face.

10. Purple French

Solid and french tip nails in two shades of purple
@lillypalm__

French tips, but make it double the fun. Two shades of purple give you that early fall vibe while keeping things playful.

SEE ALSO: Trendy Purple Nails for Fall Vibes

11. Celestial Nails

Beige nails with celestial accents
@nailgarden_zg

Beige nails with tiny gold stars and moons. Subtle celestial vibes for when you’re feeling a little witchy but still want to keep it elegant.

SEE ALSO: Elegant Nail Designs That Are Fall-Perfect

12. Neutrals & Dusty Pink

Neutral and dusty pink early fall nails
@anouknailedit

Not ready to go full dark mode? Keep it fresh with milky white, pink, and taupe. The perfect palette cleanser before you switch to moody fall shades.

13. Navy Florals

Nude nails with studded navy flowers
@safinailstudio

Nude nails with navy blue flower accents. A little bit of summer holding on with those florals, but in a deep hue that says, “I’m ready for fall.”

SEE ALSO: Trendy Navy Blue Nails to Rock ASAP

14. Taupe Nails

Taupe nails with white swirls
@allnailss._

Taupe nails with crisp white swirls—simple but eye-catching. It’s the nail version of layering neutrals.

SEE ALSO: Neutral Nail Ideas You’ll Love This Fall

15. Tortoise Frenchies

Tortoise shell French tip mani
@siri_nailstudio

Tortoise shell tips on a nude base—your early fall old money look. The best part? It goes with literally anything in your fall wardrobe.

16. Mauve Nails

Mauve gradient nails
@raixnails

Mauve nails in a gradient from deep to light. It’s a smooth transition, just like your summer-to-fall wardrobe.

17. Burgundy & Glitter

Burgundy and orange nails with glitter accents
@nailalamode

Burgundy, burnt orange and glitter all in one set. It’s like a fall haul on your nails—full of rich tones and contrast.

18. Slate Blue

Solid slate blue nails
@sova_nails_obninsk

A solid slate blue shade that’s perfect for the transition to fall. Bold enough to stand out, but cool enough to blend in with those cozy fall tones.

19. Skittle Nails

Skittle nails in navy, green, burnt orange and white
@nailalamode

Skittle nails with a mix of navy, olive green, burnt orange, and white. It’s the ultimate early fall collection on your fingertips.

20. Funky Nails

Funky nails with dark and light blue swirls
@lillypalm__

Dark and light blue swirls on nude nails give you that artsy fall vibe. It’s a little funky, a little chic, and totally on-trend.

21. Jade Nails

Elegant jade nails with gold outlines
@safinailstudio

Marble jade nails with gold outlines—total rich-girl vibes. Pair these with your favorite gold jewelry for that early fall glam.

22. Caramel & Pink

Caramel brown and pink fall nails
@anouknailedit

Caramel and pink, the duo you didn’t see coming. One says “warm fall latte,” the other says “I’m still holding on to summer,” and together, they’re slaying.

And there you go—early fall nail perfection, all wrapped up! Which trend are you itching to try first? Share your faves in the comments, and don’t forget to share on social! Need more fall inspo? Check out these:

Early fall nail ideas Pinterest

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