What’s Trending for Fall Nail Colors in 2025
When you think of autumn nail colors, your mind probably immediately goes to dark green fall nails, moody burgundies, or jewel-tone nail polishes. But the fall nail trends for 2025 are actually more vibrant than you might think. “While this summer we leaned into vibrant primary colors, fall will remain vibrant in a different way,” said Stephanie Stone, Celebrity Nail Artist for Sally Hansen. “You’re going to see lots of subdued colors played up with sparkle.” We may have Taylor Swift to thank because Stephanie said we’ll all be embracing our inner showgirl with fall chrome nails.
Celebrity Manicurist & KISS Nails Brand Ambassador
Julie K, Celebrity Manicurist & KISS Nails Brand Ambassador, and Gina Edwards, Celebrity Manicurist & KISS Nails & imPRESS Mani Brand Ambassador, both agree we’ll be seeing a lot of metallic and chrome accents. “This year, the chrome trend continues but is evolving, metallics are layered in to create the appearance of chrome’s reflective power with added dimension and seasonal richness,” said Gina.
The Best Autumn Nail Colors 2025
Dark Cherry Nails
These black cherry nails have the deep wine color we all love during fall, with the fun twist of some simple nail art. These cherries are easy enough to attempt at home, but if you’re not artistically inclined, it’s also a great inspo pic to bring into the nail salon.
Metallic Bronze Nails
We already know from our experts that metallic fall nails will be all the rage this year. This bronze color is the perfect polish to take part in the trend.
Burgundy French Tips
I will be wearing burgundy fall nails all of 2025, but when I need to mix it up, I love this French tip option. You can still wear your favorite fall nail polish on repeat, without getting bored of the same color over and over.
Olive Green Nails
If you’re over dark dark green nails for fall 2025, olive is the slightly lighter, but just as autumnal polish for you.
Plum Nails
Berry nail colors are an underrated option that usually get forgotten for dark reds and maroons. But nothing hits quite like a dark plum polish on a crisp fall day.
Taupe Nails
If you’re more of a sheer fall nails girl, taupe is just the color to still get into the fall spirit without having to make a statement.
Espresso Nails
Brown nail polish is one of my favorite fall colors, and this dark espresso makes me want to order my first PSL of the season immediately.
Olive Green Micro French Tips
Moody green shades are a staple in my fall nail polish rotation, but I love to mix it up with a French tip instead of a solid coat of color.
Brown Polka Dot
The polka dot trend is continuing into fall, so why not jazz up our cozy brown nails with some polka dots, too?
Blush Nails
Soft milky nudes are the perfect neutral nail for fall. This blushy pink is the perfect fall nail inspo.
Terracotta Nails
If you don’t want to part with your fun summer nails, terracotta is a just as fun color that still works for fall.
Dark Red Nails
I’ve been testing out red nail theory for years now, and fall 2025 will be no different. No matter the year, red is always a trendy nail color for fall.
Dark Navy Nails
Perhaps one of the best fall manicure ideas is a classic navy look. It adds a chic touch to any outfit and never goes out of style.
Copper Nails
The metallic fall nails get the chrome look, without needing any fancy powders or top coats. Just swipe on the polish and you have gold chrome nails.
Hunter Green Nails
Emerald fall nails are a popular autumn manicure option for good reason. They channel the darker fall energy without having to choose something completely neutral like black.
Sapphire Nails
For all my bold nail girlies, royal blue nail polish will be your best friend this fall. It is a fun twist on a neutral nail without feeling too bold for the season.
Merlot Nails
Fall is officially the season when I trade out my Aperol Spritz happy hour order for a glass of red wine, so it’s only natural that my fall manicure does the same. These wine-inspired burgundy nails are sure to be on everyone’s autumn nail inspo boards.
Milky White Nails
Milky nail polish is the ultimate sheer fall nail option. The creamy beige reminds me of cozy fall days spent reading inside.
Fall 2025 Nail Art Ideas
If you’re someone who got a flower on your thumb at your first manicure as a kid and have been rocking nail art ever since, there are a lot of fun fall nail art ideas for you this season!
