41 Nail Art Designs To Try This Autumn

It’s time to bid farewell to summer, because autumn is officially here and we’re bringing it in with open arms, with freshly manicured nails of course.

Changing seasons is the perfect excuse and opportunity to book that nail appointment or get in the DIY mood, as autumn nails have arrived and we’re ready for all the pumpkin-spiced manicures we can get our hands on.

Asking yourself what manicure you should pick this autumn? Ready to switch your nails up and get into the autumnal mood? And by autumnal mood we’re talking all the neutral browns, burnt oranges and forest greens.

Stop your endless insta scrolling and scroll here, to discover 41 autumn nail art ideas, from long and abstract to short and simple, that we know you’re gonna be obsessed with.

@nails.by.jacqui

This watercolour abstract mani from @nails.by.jacqui is giving us all the autumn vibes. We’re obsessed.

@antajahdidthem

We’re calling it, metallics are going to be better than ever this autumn. @antajahdidthem is showing us how it’s done with this metallic aura set.

@nails.by.jacqui

Autumnal nails never looked so chic! @nails.by.jacqui is providing all the inspo with this neutral French tip and marble set.

@bambinailss

A dark brown-red will never fail us in the autumn time. Simple but super classic, we’re taking inspo from @bambinailss this season.

@jaynetodman

Matte nails are a big yes from us in autumn. This muted matte blue set from @jaynetodman is right up our street. 

@antajahdidthem

Stuck between being a gold or silver girl? Get the best of both worlds with this gold chrome and silver jewel mani from @antajahdidthem.

@swaknails

These green, magnetic shimmer nails are a big yes from us for autumn. Thanks for the inspo @swaknails.

@bambinailss

This candy apple red mani from @bambinailss is the perfect tone for autumn, we’re obsessed.

@nailexecutive

Move over glazed donut nails, autumn is here and so are chocolate glazed nails. Thanks @nailexecutive for introducing us to our new obsession.

@beautybybethsmith

Into your brown tones? Switch it up and add a hint of shimmer like @beautybybethsmith. This mix n match French tip and glitter set is very up our street.

@knot.nails

Neutrals are always a go-to in autumn, and this abstract white and brown mani from @knot.nails is showing us how to do it the right way.

@charlottesbeautyandwellbeing

Say yes to a green mani this autumn like @charlottesbeautyandwellbeing. We are living for this mix n match mani.

@nailartbyqueenie

White French tips? Not this autumn. We’re switching the classic mani for these brown tips, and we’re obsessed. Thanks for the inspo @nailartbyqueenie.

@charlottesbeautyandwellbeing

This copper and burgundy mani from @charlottesbeautyandwellbeing is pure flames. Obsessed.

@gelalicious

Watercolour, but make it autumnal. This orangey-brown watercolour mani is ticking all our cosy boxes. Thanks for the inspo @gelalicious.

@jillow.j

If you’re not wearing croc print on your nail this autumn, what are you doing? We are in love with this set from @jillow.j.

@beautyloungebynat

Hello Autumn, hello @beautyloungebynat. This burnt orange mani is getting us in the mood for everything autumnal.

@kirstnails92

Sage green is the perfect low-key option for Autumn. Thanks for the inspo @kirstnails92.

@ljc_nails

Orange and gold is a combo that will never go out of style for autumn. We are obsessed with this mix n match set from @ljc_nails.

@charlottesbeautyandwellbeing

If you love neutral tones for autumn, you’re going to love this warm brown, abstract floral design from @charlottesbeautyandwellbeing

@lw.nailsbeautylab

Give us allllll the greens this autumn. @lw.nailsbeautylab you have nailed this set.

@nailcouturelincoln

Keep your autumn mani sweet and dainty like @nailcouturelincoln. We’re obsessed with this milky floral set.

@nailsbyamethys

A deep burgundy is a must-have for autumn, and @nailsbyamethys is providing all the inspo.

@nailsbypaulin

Autumn nails don’t always have to be dark, @nailsbypaulin is showing us how to do it her way. Obsessed.

@lw.nailsbeautylab

Vibe with a burnt orange this autumn like @lw.nailsbeautylab, you won’t regret it.

@rebeccanailartist

This brown and nude abstract set from @rebeccanailartist is SO up our street. Recreating ASAP.

@rebeccanailartist

Autumnal tones + French tips = a big autumn vibe. Thanks for the inspo @rebeccanailartist.

@shaunabmua

We are completely in love with this tonal abstract set from @shaunabmua. Autumn, here we come!

@sophies.beauty.bar

This super sweet autumnal floral design from @sophies.beauty.bar is to die for. Love, love, love.

@sophies.beauty.bar

Take your French tip to the next level this autumn like @sophies.beauty.bar. You won’t regret it.

@sophies.beauty.bar

Go for gold this autumn like @sophies.beauty.bar. We are obsessed with this set.

@studiobylauryn

This autumnal cuff set from @studiobylauryn is getting us in the autumnal mood. Thanks for the inspo.

@studiobylauryn

This brown and blue croc set is giving us all the autumnal feels. @studiobylauryn, we are obsessed with you.

@hopenails_salon

Green swirls for autumn are a must. Thanks for the inspo @hopenails_salon.

@its.a.nailthing

Tortoiseshell for autumn is simply a no-brainer in our books. This set from @its.a.nail.thing is ticking all our boxes.

@its.a.nailthing

French tips and tortoiseshell? Sign us up! @its.a.nail.thing, you have (literally) nailed this set.

@its.a.nailthing

Navy for autumn is a big vibe, and @its.a.nail.thing is showing us exactly how it’s done.

@naileditbeauty

This set from @naileditbeauty is guaranteed to make you smile this autumn. So cute!

@rosetuckersouthport

Give us all the deep tones this autumn. @rosetuckersouthport, we are obsessed with this super clean set.

@withlove.liberty

Introducing the epitome of autumn nails… @withlove.liberty, this set is so up our street and so ready for autumn.

@withlove.liberty

We’re saying yes to all the tortoiseshell we can get our hands on this autumn. Thanks for the inspo @withlove.liberty.

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FYI: This article was previously published at an earlier date and has since been updated.