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.
