On Your Mark… 6 Top Fall Nail Trends to Have on Your Radar (Before Everyone Else)


I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again. The best way to celebrate the changing seasons is by getting a new manicure, whether you prefer to do that at the nail salon or in the comfort of your own home. Personally, I prefer the latter, which is why I’m stocking up on trendy nail polish colors, semi-cured gel strips, press-ons… you name it. My commitment to cool, autumnal nails knows no bounds.

But before I invest my hard-earned money in nail products, I need inspo (and intel) from the experts. So I contacted two top nail artists. They gave me all the insider details on the top fall nail trends. Without further ado, keep scrolling to see the six fall nail trends you should know about before everyone else catches on—from chocolate brown shades to “coffee chrome” nails and beyond.

Chocolate Brown

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Mazz Hanna is a nail artist and the CEO of Nailing Hollywood. She says one of the trendiest nail colors for fall 2024 will be rich, indulgent chocolate brown. “Chocolate brown is warm and earthy and pairs perfectly with fall palettes,” she says. “It’s rich and cozy, which makes it the perfect choice for fall.”

More Inspo:

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I love these cozy milk-chocolate nails.

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How about chocolate brown tips?

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Milky Colors

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The next trending color for fall, according to Hanna, isn’t a color itself but a category: semi-transparent, milky colors. But don’t think milky means varying shades of white and off-white. You can indulge in milky pink, milky lavender, milky blue… The world is your oyster. “Milky colors bring a soft, ethereal vibe that is perfect for fall,” Hanna says. “Milky colors are great for those who prefer a softer and subtler look while still being able to partake in fall trends.”

More Inspo:

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The perfect “quiet luxury” manicure does exist.