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30 STUNNING PUMPKIN NAILS AND NAIL ART DESIGNS TO INSPIRE ROMANTIC FALL DAYS

Searching for the cutest pumpkin nail designs to try this season? This collection of trendy fall-inspired pumpkin nail art is perfect for recreating at home! Whether you’re into pink gradient fairy pumpkins or classic orange styles, there are so many playful options to choose from.

If you’re ready to embrace the fall vibe with some stunning pumpkin nail designs, you’ve come to the right place. With fall finally upon us, it’s the ideal time to gather some fresh inspiration for the season ahead. No matter how intricate or simple you want your nails to be, there’s a pumpkin design for everyone.

Pumpkins are a fantastic choice because they stay on trend from the start of fall right through Thanksgiving! They’re versatile enough for everything from Halloween celebrations to a cozy, romantic stroll in the crisp autumn air.

BRIGHT ORANGE OMBRÉ NAILS

When in doubt this fall, a faded French ombré is the perfect go-to. Opt for a vibrant orange shade to give your nails an autumnal, pumpkin-inspired flair.

PRETTY PINK PUMPKIN NAIL ART

You didn’t think we’d wrap up this list without another pink nail design, did you?! Embrace the pink trend with this stylish nail art, featuring whimsical swirl patterns, soft pastel polish, and charming pastel pumpkins. If you’re as obsessed with these pastel pumpkin nails as we are, be sure to grab some adorable pumpkin nail stickers — they come in all our favorite shades!

PUMPKIN-FILLED PICNIC NAILS

Featuring unique art on each nail — including a cute pumpkin in place of a classic French tip — this picnic-themed manicure is an absolute showstopper.

FUNKY ORANGE PUMPKIN NAIL ART

Ready to add some groovy vibes to your pumpkin nail art? Give your festive manicure a playful twist with fun swirly designs. Combined with tiny pumpkins and white stars, these nails are sure to brighten even the gloomiest October days. Consider the joy officially sparked!

ORANGE & BLACK JACK ‘O’ LANTERN NAILS

These bold jack-o’-lantern nail designs are perfect for Halloween, made even more striking with contrasting base colors on each hand for extra drama.

GLAMOROUS GOLD FOIL + CLASSIC ORANGE MANICURE

For a touch of luxury, sprinkle gold foil flakes onto your pumpkin-themed manicure. The shimmering gold pairs perfectly with the warm orange hue, creating a sophisticated and elegant look.

SOFT GIRL PUMPKIN PRINT NAILS

For all the coquettish soft girls who love keeping their manicures as cute as their style, a design that combines mini pumpkins with tiny daisy nail art is the ultimate choice.

WITCHY TURQUOISE PUMPKIN NAILS

For pumpkin nails that really stand out, why not go for an unexpected color? We’re loving the shimmery turquoise hue of these pumpkin designs (which you can achieve with this holographic nail polish). It’s the perfect witchy manicure for your annual screening of Practical Magic!

MAKE IT MATTE

For an adorable and incredibly detailed fall manicure, opting for a matte top coat instead of a high shine will make your nail art crisp and clear.

FESTIVE MISMATCHED MATTE MANICURE

These nails have everything you could want in a festive manicure: cute pumpkins? Check. Friendly ghosts? Check. Spooky cobwebs and trendy checkerboard designs? Double check. Finished with a sleek matte top coat, these October nails are total goals.

ORANGE AURA

This autumn-inspired spin on the celeb-favorite aura nail art trend features a glowing orange base with silver chromatic accents, adding a bold edge to your look.

SHORT + SWEET PUMPKIN NAIL DESIGNS

For an adorable manicure you can wear from September to November, this simple design is unbeatable. It’s cute, classic, and pairs perfectly with your favorite cozy sweater! Plus, you can easily DIY this look with pumpkin stickers. We’re obsessed!

ARTISTIC HALLOWEEN MOTIFS

Featuring a patchwork of artsy designs from white ghosts to spooky black spiders, the playful orange pumpkin art adds a vibrant pop of color.

SHIMMERY SHORT PUMPKIN MANICURE

When it comes to the perfect seasonal color palette, this nail design is a must-try. With its classy and moody color combo, it’s perfect for wearing well beyond October. Instead of bright neon orange, it embraces warm pumpkin spice vibes with cinnamon brown and terracotta orange shades. Delicious! Recreate this dreamy nail art with the pumpkin spice latte nail polish set and finish with a shimmery top coat for an elegant and trendy touch!

CLEAR-TIPPED BURNT ORANGE NAILS

ICYMI: clear nails are trending right now. This seasonal twist on the trend features a lacquered base that resembles burnt pumpkin seeds.

FOLIAGE INSPIRED PUMPKIN NAIL ART

Draw inspiration from the changing leaves with this adorable pumpkin nail art. The blend of bright orange and dark beige polish evokes images of crunchy foliage and crisp afternoons. Finished with glittery copper accents for that golden hour glow, it’s the perfect autumnal manicure.

ABSTRACT PUMPKIN-SPICED SWIRLS

For a festive manicure that pays homage to October’s favorite latte, choose pumpkin-inspired nail polish colors and add inky abstract swirls on top.

POSESSED PUMPKIN NAIL DESIGNS

We’ve seen cute pumpkin nails, pink pumpkin nails, and even delicious pumpkin spice designs. Now, it’s time for possessed pumpkin nails! This manicure captures the true spirit of the season with black and orange tips adorned with demonic jack-o’-lantern designs. They’re perfect for those who embrace the spookier side of October — get ready for a scary movie marathon!

HEART-SHAPED PUMPKIN NAIL ART

If you want to add a touch of cozy fall vibes to your go-to neutral nails, this design featuring subtle heart-shaped pumpkins is both simple and sweet.

BARBIE PINK PUMPKIN NAILS

Hello, October Barbie! Here’s another favorite pink pumpkin nail idea featuring a classy French tip design and charming pink hues straight from Barbie’s Dreamworld. Whether you’re dressing up as Barbie for October 31st or just want to add a splash of pink to your look, these nails are perfect for you.

TRENDY CHECKERBOARD NAILS WITH BLACK PUMPKIN DESIGNS

Checkerboard nail designs are seriously trending right now, and this pumpkin-themed twist on the trend is a favorite. Pro tip: use nail striping tape to get those perfectly straight lines for your checkerboard pattern! Finished with a simple black nail decal, these nails are the ultimate cool-girl take on pumpkin nail art.

BRIGHT ORANGE OCTOBER MANICURE

If October were a manicure, it would probably look like this. The orange polish! The pumpkin designs! The spooky nail art! If you’ve been hunting for the perfect seasonal mani, this is it. To make this design uniquely yours, choose your favorite orange nail polish colors and get creative with themed nail stickers. The manicure possibilities are endless!

SHORT GREEN NAILS WITH BLACK PUMPKIN DESIGNS

This nail design is giving us major “monster mash” vibes, and we are absolutely here for it. For a unique and festive manicure, check out this ghoulish green nail polish. It pairs perfectly with the black pumpkin nail art, and as a bonus, green hues are super on-trend this season!

PUMPKIN SPICE VELVET NAILS

For a more subtle take on pumpkin spice nails, we’re loving this shimmery orange design. It captures the sweet, spicy, and cozy essence of pumpkin spice with a warm bronze hue and glittery holographic finish. The nail artist used gel cat eye polish to achieve this velvety effect, but you can easily recreate the look at home with a similar bronze polish!

PUMPKIN SPICE LATTE NAILS

One pumpkin spice latte, please, and keep them coming! Every year, we eagerly count down the days until pumpkin spice season returns. What better way to celebrate its arrival than with this adorable nail design?

CUTE MINI FESTIVE NAIL ART

Can we take a moment to appreciate this adorable spooky nail art?! We love how the colorful designs stand out against the festive black base coat. If you’re looking to unleash your inner nail artist this season, just grab your favorite polish colors and some nail art tools and start creating!

SPOOKY MISMATCHED NAIL ART

Pumpkins, ghosts, and slime, oh my! Embrace all the spooky season motifs with this adorable mismatched nail design. Each nail showcases a different seasonal staple, creating a haunted house effect for your fingers. To keep your mismatched mani cohesive, stick to a single seasonal color palette. This black, white, and neon orange combo is perfect for October!

SIMPLE PUMPKIN ORANGE NAILS

When you want a festive nail design but don’t have time for a salon appointment or intricate nail art session, this pumpkin orange polish is your go-to. It’s the perfect spicy, warm, and cozy orange hue—not too bright, not too dark.

SPOOKY JACK-O’-LANTERN MANICURE

Love the jack-o’-lantern design but crave something a bit scarier for October 31st? We’ve got you covered. These spooky pumpkin designs (which you can recreate with jack-o’-lantern nail decals) are straight out of our favorite festive movies. 

MOODY BLACK NAILS WITH ORANGE PUMPKIN DESIGNS

As the days grow shorter and temperatures drop, we find ourselves craving dark and moody tones, putting our bright colors away for the season. It’s spooky season, and black nail polish is calling! To add a festive twist to your classic black manicure, just add a cute pumpkin accent to one nail. After all, you can’t go wrong with a black and orange color palette!

PUMPKIN THEMED FRENCH MANICURE

Your favorite French manicure, but with a festive twist! We adore how these nails swap traditional white tips for bright pumpkin designs. They’re fun and playful yet still classy and elegant—truly the best of both worlds! To DIY this look, start by painting the tips of your nails with a light orange polish. Then, outline them with a darker orange shade and add a swipe of forest green for the stems.

CONCLUSION

As the leaves change and the air grows crisp, there’s no better way to embrace the fall season than with a touch of pumpkin-inspired nail art. From classic oranges and browns to trendy metallics and glitter, these 30 designs offer endless possibilities to express your personal style and celebrate the beauty of autumn.

24 CHIC NEW YEAR’S NAILS IDEAS FOR EVERY STYLE 

New Year’s is the perfect time to go all out with your look, and that means embracing extreme sparkle in your outfit, hair, makeup, and especially your nails. Nail art is like the final touch that pulls your entire ensemble together, creating a cohesive and festive vibe that’s perfect for the ultimate party mood. If you love a good theme, this is your chance to go all-in with glitter, shimmer, holographic finishes, and plenty of sparkle. When it comes to color, don’t hesitate to go brighter or bolder than usual—this is the season to indulge and treat yourself for all the hard work you’ve put in this year.

We believe that a great manicure sets the tone for anything you want to achieve. Kick off the new year with a stylish manicure that’s sure to earn you a night full of compliments. Check out these 24 New Year’s nail designs we’ve saved to bring to the salon—let your nails be a sign that this will be your best year yet.

CHROME SILVER NAILS FOR NEW YEAR

The chrome silver nail trend has been everywhere lately, and it’s easy to see why. Whether it’s a subtle accent on plain nails, the tip of a chic French manicure, or an all-over statement color, this metallic look is incredibly versatile. While you can definitely rock these nails before New Year, they would be the perfect addition to any party outfit, adding that extra touch of glam.

GLITTER STARS FOR NEW YEAR

Glitter nails are going to be everywhere this New Year, and it’s hard not to love them, especially when paired with black stars for an extra festive and elevated look. If you’re thinking about trying this at home, you can stick on a few black star decals and finish with a long-wear top coat to keep them looking fresh all night.

SPARKLY AND BEJEWELED

The intricate detailing and sparkling gems in this design offer a luxurious and festive look, making sure your nails shine brilliantly as you welcome the New Year. The sheer pink base beautifully complements the pink tones in the gems, adding a touch of elegance and cohesion to the design.

SILVER AND PINK GLITTER TIPS

Ring in the New Year with a French manicure that’s elevated by a dash of glitter for extra shimmer. If you’re having trouble choosing just one shade for your tips, the holidays are the perfect time to go all out and mix it up!

GOLD-CHROME NAILS FOR NEW YEAR

If you’re ready to get funky with your nail art for 2024, 3D nails are a great choice for NYE. A sheer, shimmery base with gold chrome keeps things mostly minimal, while the raised details add an edgy touch that will definitely have people asking where you got your nails done. Your artist will likely use hard gel as the base for the chrome powder to create that cool textured effect.

BABY BLUE SPARKLES

Illuminate your New Year’s Eve with a dazzling glitter manicure, complete with intricate nail art and stylish baby blue accents. This combination beautifully captures the festive spirit while ensuring your nails are the perfect accessory for the celebration.

RAINBOW CONFETTI NAILS

Confetti cannon meets nails in this vibrant rainbow manicure! Here’s a tip from my recent experience: when bringing confetti embellishments to your nail appointment, make sure they’re small enough to fit your nails. I learned the hard way when I brought confetti that was way too big and ended up with a very different mani than I had envisioned, lol.

METALLIC BLUE

Rock out this year with an intergalactic blue chrome manicure. Light-reflecting and eye-catching, this look is perfect for New Year’s nails, bringing just the right vibe to start the year with a bold, futuristic flair.

GLITTER SWAP

Enhance a vibrant color like cobalt blue with alternating half-glitter designs for a striking New Year’s look. Pair it with corresponding gold jewelry to really turn up the volume and make your nails the star of the celebration.

ABSTRACT EXTRACT

This unique manicure, featuring dots of red, green, gold, black, and white, showcases a creative and modern artistic flair. The gold is used sparingly, providing just a hint of sparkle for a sophisticated touch.

DIAMOND NUDE

The muted tones of this manicure offer a sophisticated backdrop, while the subtle sparkle adds just the right touch of glamour. It’s perfect for those who want a more understated yet celebratory look for New Year’s Eve.

SNOWFLAKE NEW YEAR’S NAILS

If you’re still into festive manicures, go for wintery vibes for New Year’s Eve. Enhance the look by adding rhinestones around your nails for a touch of bling or choosing a shimmery base color beneath the snowflakes to make the design feel more NYE-appropriate.

HOLOGRAPHIC SPLIT

If you prefer a minimalist look, consider a holographic stripe split down the middle of each nail. It’s a chic and subtle way to add a touch of glamour for New Year’s Eve and beyond.

IRIDESCENT-PURPLE NAIL IDEA ​

If you love the multicolor look of water-marble nails, give them a New Year’s upgrade by using shimmery nail polishes. For an extra festive touch, add a glittery top coat for a confetti-like effect that’ll make your nails sparkle all night long.

FIERCE AND FABULOUS

Celebrate the countdown to the New Year with fierce and fabulous claw nails. The elongated, pointed tips add a dramatic flair to any look, making a bold and edgy statement that exudes confidence and style.

BEJEWELED BABY BLUES

This icy blue French tip manicure combines sparkle with sophistication. While some nails feature a simple painted tip, others are adorned with tips made entirely of jewels, adding a touch of glamour and elegance to your look.

GOLDEN SWIRL

Welcome the New Year with understated elegance by choosing soft pink nails embellished with intricate gold chrome swirl details. This manicure beautifully balances simplicity with a touch of glamour, making it a perfect choice for ringing in the year with style.

HOLOGRAPHIC GLITTER NAILS FOR NYE

If DIY nail art feels daunting or your nail tech is fully booked, don’t worry! Opt for a super-glitzy holographic nail polish for an easy at-home manicure. For a super-opaque look, apply three coats of polish and finish with a shiny top coat to ensure a dazzling finish.

ABSTRACT POP

Get ready to be the life of the party with these abstract nails! Featuring a pop of orange, a dash of black, and gold-foil details, they’re sure to catch everyone’s attention and add a vibrant touch to your New Year’s look.

STICKER FUN

For a minimalist New Year’s look, consider going with a clean, color-free manicure accented by a hint of silver adhesives. The abstract design is subtle yet undeniably stunning, making it a sophisticated choice for celebrating the occasion.

STARS & HEARTS

This dazzling manicure features a pristine white base adorned with gold stars and hearts, creating a look that exudes fun and festive spirit. The contrast between the gleaming gold and the clean white backdrop makes the design pop, adding a touch of elegance while keeping the mood playful and celebratory.

NEGATIVE SPACE HEARTS

Ring in the New Year with a modern twist by opting for a negative space heart design. The combination of robin’s egg blue and silver creates a chic and frosty look that’s perfect for winter. This design offers a fresh, stylish take on the traditional festive manicure, blending elegance with a touch of seasonal charm.

PLANET PARTY

Planet designs are trending in fashion and beauty this year, making an interstellar manicure a fantastic choice for minimalist nail enthusiasts. The celestial theme offers a sleek, modern look that’s both trendy and understated, perfect for those who appreciate a subtle touch of cosmic flair.

GLITTER NAILS FOR NYE

When in doubt, simply dip your nails in glitter and call it a day. The multicolor shimmer in these nails is truly mesmerizing, catching the light with every movement and creating a dazzling effect. This approach ensures your manicure stands out with a vibrant, festive touch, making it perfect for any celebration.

CONCLUSION

There you have it-24 fabulous New Year’s nail designs to suit every taste and skill level. What I love most about New Year’s nails is the freedom to experiment. You can use any colors and create any patterns you like, as long as your manicure has a touch of sparkle, it’ll definitely fit the New Year’s vibe.