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 aren’t going anywhere. Swap those summer brights for muted fall tones with tiny dot accents.
2. Brown & Beige
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 with butter yellow and leopard accents—these nails are ready for fall, but they’re still fun. Leopard print never hibernates.
4. Neutral Chrome
The barely-there chrome manicure is the perfect transition from summer’s shine to fall’s understated elegance.
5. Gray Nails
Elegant gray nails get a glow-up with those sleek gold lines. Perfect for when you want to keep things classy but not boring.
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6. Burnt Orange
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 flowers are that ideal in-between look when you’re over summer but not ready for the full-on fall foliage.
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8. Dark Red
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 one gold accent nail. Simple, yet gives off that “fall is here” vibe without being too in-your-face.
10. Purple French
French tips, but make it double the fun. Two shades of purple give you that early fall vibe while keeping things playful.
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11. Celestial Nails
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.
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12. Neutrals & Dusty Pink
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.
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.”
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14. Taupe Nails
Taupe nails with crisp white swirls—simple but eye-catching. It’s the nail version of layering neutrals.
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15. Tortoise Frenchies
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 nails in a gradient from deep to light. It’s a smooth transition, just like your summer-to-fall wardrobe.
17. Burgundy & Glitter
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
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 with a mix of navy, olive green, burnt orange, and white. It’s the ultimate early fall collection on your fingertips.
20. Funky Nails
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
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 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:
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