15 Short Almond Nail Ideas for Fall, From French Tips to Mismatched Neutrals

For the longest time, it seemed like you only had two options for your nail shape: Round or square. But not anymore. Feeling your Wednesday Addams side? Go for coffin nails. Want to go dainty? Try squoval tips. How about bringing on the drama? That's what stiletto nails are for. You get the idea—there are endless options. But one standby is almond nails. True to the nut they're named after, they share a similar shape to an almond and are filed along the sides, ending in a round peak. Best of all, almond nails tend to suit practically everyone and look just as beautiful short as they do long. So if you're looking to get in on the short nail trend for fall, look no further than the almond shape.

Now that you have the shape down, you need a design. To help you nail your choice (pun intended), we've rounded up the best short almond manis for fall, from designs reminiscent of a cozy cup of coffee to French manis with an autumnal twist. Scroll on to find your perfect autumn almond mani.

Fall Flowers

Blooms aren't just for spring and summer, as demonstrated by this mani. Make them fall-ready by switching up the color palette to moody hues, like marigold and burgundy.

Wings of Desire

Nail art at its finest, this wow-worthy design is a head-turner. Monarch butterflies at your fingertips, mixed with an ombré base and black French tips, make for a true triple threat.

Ride the Wave

Since we aren't quite ready for winter whites, give the classic French a fall spin by contrasting it with shades of beige and brown.

Coffee Break

The color palette of this pretty mani is a new way to get your caffeine fix. The mix of coffee-toned polish and checkerboard designs is pure perfection.

Red Vine

Red nails are always a classic for fall, but doing them in chrome makes them very fall 2023. It's simple yet stunning.

Hot Tips

In case you haven't noticed, fun takes on the French manicure aren't going anywhere. Bring the classic nail art into fall by opting for a rainbow of autumnal hues.

Mismatched Mocha

Why pick one design when you can have four? The color palette of black and shades of brown gives this mismatched mani some uniformity.

Shell Out

Whether on sunglasses or your nails, tortoiseshell always looks chic. Make it modern by opting for French tips in an unexpected hue for contrast. Or, go ultra-trendy by taking a page from Hailey Bieber's tortoise-tone mani.

Give It A Swirl

Warning: You may not be able to stop moving your hand to watch the shimmering swirls of this pretty design. Mauve and dusty rose polish keep the silver from feeling too holiday.

Chocolate Brown

No one will blame you if you're tempted to take a bite out of this chocolatey brown mani. The rich, cozy color is simply delicious.

Orange Crush

Essentially an orange popsicle for your nails, you could opt for a deeper shade to make this mani even more fall-ready.

Twist Out

Swirls and hearts in one mani can get busy, but a neutral palette prevents it from being too much. Brown and beige are the hot fall hues, after all.

French Connection

In case you needed further convincing that you can never run out of French manicures with a twist, here's the perfect example. Actually, muted teal tips and an accent nail are two examples.

Make It Matte-r

Awesomely autumnal, this dual-finish nail look might be exactly what you imagine when you hear "fall almond nails."

Mix It Up

Hot cocoa and apple cider—both delicious on their own—don't exactly sound like an enticing beverage blend. But swirling together on a manicure, they create the perfect set to wrap around your mug.

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