As nature changes color, so too does the nails on our Pinterest boards—enter “foliage nails.” Now, summery shades of sherbet, soap nails, and French manis are giving way to fall hues reminiscent of the landscape—yellows, deep reds, orange, brown, and mossy greens. Falling leaves, pine and fir trees, and chestnuts are replacing the nail tech color wheel.
Below, take a leaf from fall’s latest manicure trend and get to know foliage nails before your next appointment.
Spiced orange nails
Leaves on trees reach shades of orange that have an almost magical about them: spicy, warm, conveying the vitality of the autumnal season. Perfect for an October set.
Golden yellow nails
Think of the sunshine dappling the yellowing leaves, and take inspiration from fall’s special kind of golden hour.
Chestnut brown nails
Chestnuts, mushrooms, and now-fallen leaves. Opt for intense shades of espresso and chocolate when you’re next in the chair.
Deep red nails
Warm, enveloping, alluring: red nails are a go-to for anyone looking for something sensual and sexy this fall. The right nail polish should be slightly dark, worn on medium-length, almond-shaped nails for a femme fatale feel.
Amber nails
While this shade of brown is distinctly autumnal leafy, it also recalls delectable tones of caramel and toasted nuts. It’s the perfect shade to softly represent the changing seasons.
Forest green
Not all nature yields to change: conifers and evergreens retain their strong greens. Take your inspo from pines, firs, and hollies for a vivid shade of forest green.
Berry red
These nails are inspired by the glimpses of color you catch among the forest: berries, red-hatted mushrooms, or robins. This one’s for the people unafraid of bright and intense nails—and you could play with red tips to take it even further.
Burgundy nails
Darker shades of red make for a tried-and-true fall manicure, and wine tones are always going to be elegant. Wear the color on short, slightly square nails for a refined effect that keeps the shade from being too overpowering.
Pinky brown nails
Think of this color like a shade of rosewood, a hardwood with pinkish veins that makes for a delicate tone. An interpretation of nude, it’s not that far off the mocha mousse nail trend or the pink mocha set that Selena Gomez and nail artist Tom Bachik love.
Green nails
For those who want a more unusual shade for their nails this fall, try green. This is a softer green that takes cues from moss, olives, and vegetation, and it’s a great way to ease into fall after the brighter shades of summer past.
