15 Popular Fall Nail Colors We're Going to See Everywhere This Year

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Right now, when the days suddenly seem a little bit shorter and you start to see mentions of pumpkin spice everything, manicures will begin to shift from whites and brights to neutrals and earth tones. And though September 23 is technically the first day of autumn, as soon as the harvest festivals start and the stylish coats hit store racks, we're ready to change up our manicures, too.

"For fall 2023, trending shades include warm and rich shades that reflect the cozy and vibrant mood of the season," says professional nail artist and manicurist Julie Kandalec. Shades like: Blue, sage, olive, berry and a comeback of grey, says celebrity nail artist Elle Gerstein.

Nail designs are still pervasive, too. This fall, "metallics and chrome will take the lead, giving a 3D effect," says Kandalec. We'll also see creative variations on the French manicure—aka Frenchie, she adds. Peep the look in colors like neon and even designs like tortoise shell.

Whether your go-to is a quick at-home mani (yes, press-ons and nail stickers totally count!) or a more comprehensive salon trip to swap out your nail art, these are the popular hues to try as fall 2023 ramps up.

How Great is Your Dane? Nail Lacquer

Shimmery brown will be a big hit this fall, says Kandalec. It's moody, but has the kiss of sparkle makes it just playful enough.

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Sappy But Sweet Gel Nail Polish

You can't go wrong with a deep berry, like this shade by Gelish called "Sappy But Sweet." The slight sparkle is a nice surprise that's right on trend.

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Navy Blue Expressie Quick-Dry Nail Polish

Blue may be bolder than you normally go, but fall 2023 is the time to try it, says Kandalec. Nail the look with deep aqua's like this quick-dry shade of navy blue from Essie.

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Infinite Shine Scorpio Seduction

Part of OPI's fall 2023 line, this sparkly cobalt is giving big zodiac energy—and we're here for it. It looks blue, but shimmers a shade of pink in the light.

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Act of Folly Nail Polish

Just trust us on this one: Gerstein says this soft brown is a definite color to look for this season. It's like putting your favorite neutral cashmere sweater directly on your nails.

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Sage Nail Polish

This earthy gray-green—a combination between sage and olive—looks right at home on nails of any shape this fall.

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Endless Night Nail Polish

This unique bluish gray may feel like a risk—especially with the shimmer—but Gerstein says it's on-trend. Plus, think of nails as the perfect non-permanent accessory. You can always swap out the color.

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Have Your Panettone and Eat it Too Infinite Shine Nail Lacquer

If you want to tap into the colors of the season, you can also give pumpkin orange a try. It may be one of the more surprising nail colors on the list, but nail experts say the shade looks especially great on dark skin tones.

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Drama at La Scala Nail Lacquer

Fun jewel tone shades are also popular, says Manda Mason, a manicurist at the W Nail Bar. This includes deep teals, like this hue from OPI, as well as colors like garnet, emerald, and amethyst.

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Malaga Wine

While bright reds are a perennial favorite, this year, you'll also see tons of deep, dark reds like Malaga Wine from OPI, says Mason.

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Movie Buff

If you prefer to go more neutral, this calming OPI shade is a soft pastel that fits right in with the warmer autumn tones.

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Wild Nude

For those who want to try brown, but need to slowly immerse themselves in the trend, try this softer option, You can find similarly soft greens, grays, and even blues, too.

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Her Majesty Red

This fall, you can expect to see more deep, cool-toned reds, says Park. Try this rich shade, which has those blue undertones you're looking for.

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Grey Skies

If you're leaning towards gray this fall, try this pastel gray. It's right on trend and perfectly reminiscent of those gray winter skies to come.

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Keep It Tonal 4-Piece Ombre Nail Polish Set

Earth tones are trending, and this set offers four options that are flattering on all skin tones. Or, paint each nail with a different shade to create a chic tonal ombre effect. Beautiful!

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