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Case in point, this look by Ramsdale.
Brighter shades like sky blue and highlighter yellow are offset by wine, orange, and an almost-black shade.
And because of the beige base, this amalgamation of color feels chic and low-key.
Take these squash-yellow tips by Hancock.
The French look is interrupted by a white border that separates it from pea-green.
She was originally going to leave them shiny, but couldnt resist the sophistication of a matte finish.
De la Cruz went with a totally unexpected taupe.
It feels simultaneously ethereal and understated very wood-nymph-who-went-to-business-school if you will.
Instead of stopping at just white, nail artistPaula R.created this geometric effect with a contrasting shade.
Any shade you love will do, but the toasty brown is perfect for fall.
The sorcery is all in the chrome curves that interrupt an otherwise sheer nail.
Moody teardrops
This manicure by Paula of@nailsofpaularis giving elegant harlequin, dont you think?
The sheer, off-white base takes an unexpected turn with asymmetrical black teardrops on each nail.
To really elevate the design, she added a gorgeous gold border between the colors.
And what better way to enhance the colors than with gold leaf mixed in among the polishes?
The result is opulent without being over the top.
Peekaboo color-block
Who says clear cant be one of the choices in your color-blocked mani?
Just be sure to use a topcoat to seal it off," says Los Angeles-based manicuristHang NguyenatNailing Hollywood.
“This black and white with negative space gives a more gender-neutral look,” says Hang Nguyen.
“Think art with a bit of a pop culture feel.”
Gold accents
We love a metallic accent, especially when it’s in gold.
Tortoiseshell with color
Elevate the classic tortoise design with a bold, contrasting color.
Whether it’sbright redorneon green, the additional element is sure to make a statement.
Lastly, choose a pop of color to contrast with the tortoiseshell."
Fall gradient
Bump up a classicFrench manicurewith gradient tips in the same color family.
Queenie Nguyen encourages nail enthusiasts and beginners alike to DIY this.
“Then seal the foil with structure gel and a topcoat.”
Classic neutrals
We love bright colors, but neutrals hold a special place in our hearts.
They work for any occasion and also match most clothes and pumpkin spice lattes.
it’s possible for you to achieve a look like this with a mauvy-nude nail polish or press-ons.
Chrome bubbles
Take advantage of negative space on your nails with an innovative chrome look.
Nail artistSonya Belakhlefsays that 3D and chrome nail art are both really big this fall.
Clayful
Warm, brown-orange hues are fit for fall.
We love these ruddy clay colors for the season.
Pretty patchwork
We love the quilt-like vibes of thiscolorful yet simple manicureby Betina Goldstein.
And use a superfine brush, like theDoublemoss Arte brush, to create clean boxes.
you’re free to watch Goldstein create this blocky beautyright here.
Angular accent
Perk up an otherwise neutral manicure with a couple more colors on a single nail.
It completely changes the feeling of the sophisticated burgundy shadeWe the Female.
She then took tiny pressed flowers (a craft store find!)
soaked in alcohol and placed them on the nails along with gold and silver foil.
Miss Pop made black infinitely more interesting by leaving it out in selectnegative spaces.
Floating ink
We’re completely obsessed with Goldstein’s “floating ink” fingernails.
No two manicures will look alike, even if you use the same colors.
Single sparkly stripe
Can you say “fall wedding nails”?
“Adding the glitter gives this neutral look a little flare to transition into fall,” Elle tellsAllure.
It’s somehow both bold and neutral a great first foray into nail art for a newbie.
The abstract pattern is arguably a year-round classic, but there’s something intrinsically autumnal about it.
Perhaps, as we’ve said, it’s because it recalls academic eyeglasses and a studious back-to-school vibe.
Marbelized mulberry
Negative-space manis aren’t just a spring and summer look.
Spotted crescents
Classic polka dots get a unique negative-space twist in thismanicure by Goldstein.
Big little lines
Very few manicures scream “fall” quite like a shade of dark red.
Not too thick, not too thin, partial stripes in creamy white add interest to a timeless look.
Spirited swirls
This manicureconveys a clear love of Halloween without screaming it like a banshee.
Apply a perfect pumpkin-orange base in the JinSoon shadeEnflammee.
