Okay, so is anyone else obsessed with fall and nails right now? Because same. 🍂
If you ever find yourself lost in a scroll hole looking for the cutest autumn manis, you’re so not alone. I rounded up 20 of the cutest, trendiest, and honestly coolest fall nail ideas from Instagram for this year.
Whether you want something simple or totally extra, you’ll find a new fave here.
Let’s get inspired (even if we only manage to paint one hand perfectly)!
Save to Pinterest:
Trends to Watch Out For
- Different shades of brown are everywhere, from chocolate to caramel to taupe.
- 3D accents: Raised flowers, gold blobs, and textured looks are big for fall nails.
- Mix-and-match art: Combining different designs on each nail keeps things playful.
- Tortie nails plus touches of gold = instant fall classic.
- Florals with a twist: Tiny blooms and floral tips bring a soft, girly vibe—even paired with ghosts!
- Swirls and abstract shapes: Imperfect, wavy lines and blobs give a fun, on-trend look.
- Leopard, croc, and even butterfly wings – animal print is still on-trend.
- Low-key Halloween touches: Ghosts, pumpkins, and spooky details meet cozy fall colors.
- Celestial details: Stars, moons, and galaxy art add main character energy.
- Tiny heart accents in neutral tones stay sweet but not over the top.
Fall Frenchies with Flowers
Take your classic French manicure and make it autumn-approved with little hand-painted flowers. Soft brown tips plus “oops, I made it cute” blooms give these an adorable twist for fall.
Brown Skittle Nails (with Chrome Finish)
Want a mani that looks fancy with, like, zero effort? This one is for you. Pick a few brown shades, swipe a different one on each finger, and top it off with a glossy chrome. Chef’s kiss.
Brown and Gold 3D Flower Nails
Add some bling! These nails mix rich chocolate brown with eye-popping 3D gold accents and autumnal-looking 3D flowers. Perfect for the fashion-forward girlie.
Animal Print in Different Shades of Brown
Who says you need to choose one color for animal print? Go wild (but so fall) with animal print details using all the warm browns from your collection.
Brown + Neutral with Hearts
Fortune favor the girly—add tiny hearts on brown and beige nails for a mani that is cute enough for a coffee date and not just for Valentine’s Day.
Tiny Flowers with Ghosties
It’s fall AND spooky season, so why not both? Tiny flower details meet teeny-tiny ghost faces for a cute-but-cozy vibe. Dark brown or burgundy both work.
Celestial Fall Nails
Feel witchy with nails decorated with stars, moons, and dazzling galaxies in deep autumnal colors. You’ve always wanted to be the main character, right?
Botanical Accents in Caramel Shade
Paint your nails that perfect caramel color and add soft botanical illustrations—leaves, stems, whatever you can doodle. It has “put together,” but zero stress.
Autumnal Floral Tips
French tips vibe but make it floral! Swap the white tip for fall blooms in cozy colors—burnt orange, burgundy, and beige make magic together.
Pink and Brown Flower Combo
This unexpected duo is so underrated. Paint your nails brown, add some wobbly little pink and brown flowers, and suddenly you’re sweet and trendy.
Abstract 3D Nails
For the bold girls: add random swirls, lines, and shapes in all your favorite fall colors. Use 3D gel and gold chrome for extra texture. It should look a little random – that’s what makes it cute.
Classic Croc Print Nails
Channel hot-girl autumn with a croc print manicure. Rich brown, taupe, or even olive green totally nails the fall vibe (see what I did there?).
Cute Autumn Mix’n’Match
Why pick one style? Do flowers on one nail, stripes on another, toss in some hearts and some smiley faces. Go full “little bit of everything!” It turns out SO cute.
Tortie Pumpkin and Blooming Gel Flower
Mix tortoiseshell print, a little pumpkin detail, and blooming gel flower art. Add some gold accents. Sounds chaotic, is adorable.
Swirly Lines and French Tips
Take your go-to French mani and draw some wonky swirls in autumn shades. Not only does this look SO fun, but it’s also great for hiding mistakes.
Tortoise Shell Nails with Gold
You’ll want to stare at these all day. Classic tortoise shell nails mixed in with solid gold nails are basically jewelry for your hands.
Taupe Glitter with Botanicals
Glitter makes everything better. Mix taupe shade sparkles, swirly details, and leafy details. Your coffee run just got glamorous.
Dark Tortie Nails
Brown nails, but make it interesting, Classic tortie print nail art is framed by solid brown nails on the sides. A moody look always goes when it comes to fall.
Burgundy Fall Nails
Burgundy is literally the color of fall. Paint them glossy, matte, or glittery for an instant “I drink red wine now” energy.
Brown Butterfly Wing Nails
Save this one for last: brown nails with delicate butterfly wing accent. A little tricky, but SO worth it for the compliments (and Insta likes). Who said butterfly nails are only for summer?