26 Moody Fall Nail Ideas for a Cozy Autumn

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I’m feeling fall, even if it’s still in the 90s where I live. That’s not going to stop me from enjoying my favorite things about fall, including moody fall nail colors. While I don’t have elegant and beautiful hands like these nail artists, I still enjoy trying out different nail colors and art inspired by the seasons.

Some of these designs are just unbelievably next level and stopped me in my tracks. So many of these nail artists are extremely talented. Always check out the links to their pages to get more details on the design. Most of them share generously about the products they used and include videos that show the process. All credit is given to the creators of these designs. Because this post is so image heavy, the images may take a second to load if you’re scrolling quickly. I promise you the images are there, so give them a second if they’re not popping up right away.

Best Fall Nail Accessories:

Before we dive into the autumn nail inspo, here are some of my favorite nail polish colors and accessories for fall. Some of these are also on my Christmas wish list.

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Moody Fall Nail Inspo for Autumn:

1. Ghost Nails by notorioushandjobz

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These are totally adorable. How festive for October and Halloween. Would you do something like this?

Get more details on their Instagram here.

2. Burgundy Tip Nails by monika__nails

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3. Leopard Tip Nails by monika__nails

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4. Deep Burgundy Nails by avrnailswatches

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5. Halloween Cat Nails by sansungnails

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6. Dark Red Chrome Nails by jessicawhitenailartist

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7. Espresso Nails by lanea_nailart

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8. Ethereal Butterfly Nails by heajiheaji

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Shares details of what she uses and shows a detailed video of creating the design.

Get more details on their Instagram here.

9. Red & White Bow Nails by heajiheaji

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Perfect for Christmas parties! I can also see this being so cute for Christmas photos. The color combo and design is right up my alley. I love it.

Learn more about this gorgeous look on her Instagram here.

10. Deep Green Nails by jessicawhitenailartist

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I did a lot of dark green last fall and I loved it. I definitely want to do more nails with this shade this year, too,.

Learn more about this gorgeous look on her Instagram here.

11. Black and White French Tips by nailsbymilee

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This is so creative, such incredible control to paint these designs on small nails. I love the slight shimmer on the base and then the black and white designs for just the tips. So good.

Learn more about this look on her Instagram here.

12. Cinnamon Sparkle Nails by nailsbypaulin

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This dark shimmery wine color is one of my favorites. I do this color throughout the year, because I love it so much.

Learn more about this gorgeous look on her Instagram here.

13. Vampy Aura Nails by thenaillologist

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The subtle spider details on the gorgeous moody ombre red base is stunning. The level of detail on these is truly incredible.

Learn more about this look at her Instagram here.

14. Chocolate Sparkle Nails:

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Love the added orange sparkle on one finger. Subtle, but gives it that harvest punch. I’m also a fan of chocolate brown. I think it’s so rich and perfect for fall nails.

15. Matte Harvest Nails:

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Dive right into the holiday season with this crosshatch design with pumpkin detail. What incredible art! I couldn’t do this no matter how hard I tried, but I love it.

16.  Matte Brown Nails:

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I’m seeing more matte nail polish and I’m loving it. It seems like it’s a top coat that you put on the polish after painting them. I’m curious to try this.

17. Soft Pink Nails:

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I love doing soft natural colors like this one, as well as a soft white, and a soft beige. There is a little more warmth to this pink than the light cool pinks I do in the summer, so while this is much more subtle than other colors here – sometimes that is the best choice.

18. Dramatic Black and Brown Nails:

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This is next level design here. I love the black and brown combo for fall.

19. Rose Gold Chrome Nails:

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The shine here is amazing. I love rose gold and this color is so pretty for fall. It would go well with a lot of outfits without overpowering them, too.

20. Leopard Print & Black Nails:

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I adore leopard print. I have leopard print shirts, cardigans, shoes, purses, and more. And yet, I had never considered adding it to my nails until I saw this picture. I love this!

21. Black Nails On Fire:

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I’ll be honest, I’m not even sure how they created this look, but it’s gorgeous. They look like they’re on fire, the orange pops off the orange base.
22. Wine Nails:
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Red, red, wine. Did you just hear the song in your head? Red is my go-to when I can’t pick a color. I’ve been wearing red nails since I was in college. Red happens to be my favorite color, so it’s my go-to, but I especially love it for colder temps.

23. Gold Dipped Harvest Nails:

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This looks combines a lot of nail trends of fall: matte nail polish, gold tipped or dipped, and harvest colors! Why choose one when you can have them all?

24. Gold Dipped Black Nails:

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Go gold tipped, but make it asymmetrical and pop it off a black base! Black nails are so chic and I love the way the gold and black play together.

25. Matte Merlot Nails:

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Merlot colored nails, but matte. It just adds a little extra something to them. I haven’t tried matte nail polish yet, but I have it on my list.

26. Shiny Back Nails:

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Speaking of black nail polish, here’s a classic. I love black. I wear black clothes almost every day. I especially love black nail polish on shorter nails like this. I think there’s a tendency to use lighter colors with shorter nails, but it’s a great opportunity to go for high impact colors.
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Did this give you some ideas for fall nail colors? I hope you’re inspired to try some new nail polish ideas or trends. If you’re looking for fall fashion posts, you might also like these:

Hope you found something inspiring today!

Have a fabulous day,

E

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