Fall rolls around, it’s always a good idea to get some nail art inspiration to help you decide what nails you’ll be wearing this Autumn. When you search for “fall nail designs” and “fall nail art inspiration” on the Internet, there are so many trending nail art ideas that will dazzle you. To save you time and effort, we made 12 most trendy nail art designs for your reference. Most of these designs are simple and easy to recreate. Hope you can get some inspiration from them or find your favorite one here, then you can do the same nail set at home soon!

1. Tortoiseshell Nail

Many girls like to add some bold animal print to nails, such as snakeskin, leopard-printed, and zebra print. Of all the animal prints, there’s one that will reign supreme this Fall: tortoiseshell. Use the jelly color gel as a base and tortoiseshell patterns on top to mimic the pattern of a real tortoise shell, then you will get the trending tortoiseshell nails. Adding some gold foil will make your nails more charming. The combination of ombre black and amber brown adds the cozy and mysterious vibe of fall to the nails. But if you are new to nail art or not good at painting, some tortoiseshell transfer foil can help you achieve the nail design easily.

2. Maple Leaf Nail

The maple leaf nail set is among the most popular fall nail art designs. Why? The recognizable shape and vivid red, orange, or golden yellow colors make the maple leaf an excellent nail art decoration symbolizing the beauty of Autumn. With the colorful maple leaf on our nails, we can enjoy the beautiful scenery staying at our fingertips when we are at home. Sometimes, the simplest touches have the most elegant effects. Give the maple leaf manicure an extra touch of sparkle and luxury with some golden foil and beads. Treat yourself to a picturesque manicure now!

3. Golden & Rainbow Cat Eye Nail

Normally you might not think of combining gold cat eye gel with iridescent cat eye gel, but you can’t deny just how pretty this final result is. Reminiscent of the amber gemstones, the warm gold tone with holo magnetic shimmers looks so gorgeous. These nails may look gold at first glance, but the number of colors that appear upon a closer look turn them into dazzling. The rainbow colors will brighten up any cloudy day and bring us more happiness on cold days.

4. Bright Red Nail

Bright red shades that go well with clothes in any color and skin tone are always trending in the fall. The vivid red nail color looks rich and luxurious and does not require abundant decoration. It is the choice of confident and bold girls who are not afraid to draw attention to their nails. With a glossy finish, the shine of the red nail set makes the nails amazingly attractive and turns them into jewelry. I have to say, it’s so suitable for Autumn!

5. 3D Sweater Nail

Looking for a mani to match your sweater outfit? Then look no further. This 3D nail art with sweater texture is fun and flirty. Fall is sweater season, which means it is definitely time for knitted nail art. The matte sweater nail design isn’t too tacky or garish, but it has a high-impact look. Want to make it look brighter? Adding colors of coral and yellow will give you an unexpected effect.

6. Pink Glazed Donut Nail

Another holdover from colder months, chrome nails are here to stay. If you’re a fan of romantic fashion, make your pink chrome nails the ultimate accessory. Elegant shades of pink look subtle and glamorous at the same time. The shiny chrome refracts dazzling luster under different light and angles without covering the base color. These light pink nails prove that fabulous nail art doesn’t have to be very complex.

7. Gold French Chrome Nail

Chrome manicures have been popping up everywhere. But it is not easy to choose the best chrome nail set from so many choices. It’s no secret that nail art lovers constantly fall back on classic French nails when they’re unsure which style to try. Elevate your peach ɴuᴅᴇ gel by adding a French line with gold chrome powder. This would also be a great opportunity to make your nails look noble and elegant.

8. Orange French Illusion Nail

As one of the most easily recognized nail looks, French nail art evolved so many forms as trends changed. The most classic way to design French nails is using a ɴuᴅᴇ-and-white color combo. But to let the French nail design better release the autumn atmosphere, we combine two shades of orange to create a special French smile line. With just a few simple steps, you can get amazing the trending French Illusion nail set. It looks as soft as the sunset glow, and as sweet and fresh as a ripe orange. This classic manicure never really goes out of style and now that nail art is infiltrating the trend, too.

9. Ombre French Chrome Nail

Who doesn’t love wearing an orange nail set in Autumn? If you have always preferred the timeless chrome French tips manicure, then I am sure that you will be head over heels for this warm orange chrome French manicure. To get the look, all you need to do is create a French chrome effect to your nail art with the help of a metal chrome powder, then you will get the shiny mirror nail design that is perfect for cold days. Easy, right?

10. Rose Gold Chrome Nail

It is fun to experiment with different colors, finishes, patterns, and embellishments when creating a fall nail set. Our next pick combines rich elements to create stylish nail art. The overall tone of this nail art is rose gold, a must-have color for the fall. The combination of the glossy chrome effect and matte finish of Magic Mirror Powder makes it look sweet and elegant. Some tiny gold beads and shiny rhinestones add extra charm to the nails. All those things work together so well.

11. Chocolate Heart Donut Nail

The chocolate brown nails make the wearer look polished but never overdone. It also reads as warm and cosy against any skin tone, while adding more interest than a ɴuᴅᴇ polish, making the shade a hit for neutral nail lovers. After Hailey debuted chocolate glazed donut nails, a rich chocolate base color was paired with a glistening topcoat meant to resemble a freshly iced donut, the chocolate brown – from milk chocolate to more mahogany-toned dark chocolate – has become the unexpected nail polish shade of the season. To make it more sweet, add some pink hearts!

12. Gold Pumpkin Nail

It’s a great choice to usher in the fall with a beautiful pumpkin nail design. But there’s no need for pumpkin nails to be all orange. You can use the natural tone as the base color. Then paint a cute pumpkin on top of the nail with the gold shimmer gel. Alternating between gold and retro red, this nail design subtly hints at the autumn season with its color scheme alone. Simple and easy, also perfect for girls who want to wear cute pumpkin nail art for Halloween.