40 Cute Thanksgiving Nail Designs To Wear This Fall
They'll pumpkin spice up your holiday style!
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Aside from the festive feast, one of the best parts of Thanksgiving dinner is the chance to showcase your fall style. Whether you're wearing a cozy sweater, a cute fall dress, or showing off one of Ree Drummond's favorite fall fashions, there's no better way to accessorize than with some festive Thanksgiving nails.
Ahead, you'll find the best fall manicures to choose from, with ideas for every taste, including neutral or solid color nails as well as some more dramatic options with cute art that nods to the holiday season. Think pumpkins, falling leaves, acorns, and even a couple of manicures with tiny turkeys! There are also some designs that are a little less on the nose, like an "autumn kisses" manicure featuring an all-over lip print in everyone's favorite fall colors, or a pumpkin pie-inspired manicure featuring bright orange polish and creamy half moons and tips reminiscent of whipped cream topping.
The best thing about these designs is that they're all relatively simple so even beginners can try them as an at-home manicure. No matter which manicure you choose, it's sure to impress everyone at the Thanksgiving dinner table!
Feel the fall flair with these ideas:
Pumpkin Marble Nails
Pumpkins are a quintessential symbol of fall, and this manicure is proof! To mix things up, go for a solid, deep orange on some fingers and create a cream and orange marble design on the others for an eclectic effect.
Muted Plaid Nails
For an accent nail aesthetic, paint a few of your nails brown and the rest tan. Use orange, black, and yellow nail art pens to create diagonal lines for a plaid pattern.
Copper Nails
Your Thanksgiving manicure doesn't have to be so crazy! Go for a subtle, shimmery shade like copper for a festive and fun look.
Gingham Autumn Nails
Gingham, pumpkins, and leaves are the ultimate fall vibe! Add them to your manicure with orange, grey, blue, and cream nail polish pens for an autumn-ready look.
Brown Foliage Nails
The fall foliage is beautiful enough on the ground and even more so on your nails. Instead of going for the typical fall hues like orange, red, and yellow, use shades of brown to curate leaf-life designs.
Midnight Blue Nails
If you're looking for a more subtle, cold weather nail design, play into metallic, midnight blue nails! They're simple yet stunning for Thanksgiving and beyond.
Autumn Leaves Nails
Embrace the beauty of fall foliage by painting it on your nails! Start with a muted denim blue base, then use a brush to paint multi-colored leaves on the nail bed. Alternate between matte colors and shimmery golds and coppers.
Pumpkin and Gourd Nails
What better time to wear the season's fruits than Thanksgiving? If you can't decide between a fun design or fall colors, opt for this manicure featuring both plaid pumpkins and gourds and solid-colored orange and yellow nails.
Thanksgiving Fall Colored Striped Nail Art
Thanksgiving is the perfect time to embrace the warm hues of the season! Try this pretty manicure showcasing abstract stripes in a rich palette of fall colors.
Get the tutorial at Ehmkay Nails.
Glittery Polka Dot Pumpkin Nails
Make your Thanksgiving sparkle with these festive nails featuring oversized color-blocked pumpkins topped with glittering polka dots.
Get the tutorial at Ehmkay Nails.
Abstract Turkey Feather Nails
This turkey-inspire manicure is anything but cheesy. It features an abstract feather design in rich, glittery jewel tones.
Get the tutorial at Ehmkay Nails.
Pumpkin Harvest Nails
Elevate your Thanksgiving style with this elegant manicure. It features a cream base topped with glittery pumpkins and green leaves.
Get the tutorial at Ehmkay Nails.
Cat on Thanksgiving Nails
Get whisker-deep in the Thanksgiving spirit with this charming pastel manicure featuring an adorable kitty indulging in pie and turkey. Just like this manicure, you won't be able to resist saying, "Mmm, pie."
Get the tutorial at Ehmkay Nails.
Pastel Pie Nails
Indulge in some sweet nail art with these lovely pale pink nails decorated with slices of pie. They'll be a delicious conversation starter at the dinner table!
Get the tutorial at Ehmkay Nails.
Hand Turkey Manicure
You know all that cute hand-traced turkey art you see around Thanksgiving? Now you can have it on your nails with this adorable manicure designed to resemble hand turkeys.
Get the tutorial at Ehmkay Nails.
Pumpkin and Plaid Nails
Give thanks in style with these teal nails adorned with cozy orange plaid and charming pumpkin accents.
Get the tutorial at Ehmkay Nails.
Snoopy Thanksgiving Manicure
Gobble, gobble! Celebrate Thanksgiving in style with this adorable manicure featuring Chef Snoopy, Woodstock, and a cute turkey design.
Get the tutorial at Jackie Montt.
Glittery Leaf Nails
Fall vibes in every shade! This manicure features glittery leaves, and fiery red, orange, and golden sparkling nails.
Autumn Kisses Nails
You're sure to fall in love with this autumn kisses manicure! It features an all-over lips pattern in everyone's favorite fall colors, against a neutral backdrop.
See more at Chalkboard Nails.
Green and Orange Gel Manicure
Embrace the essence of fall with this stunning orange and green gel manicure with abstract designs that capture the spirit of the season. This one pairs perfectly with cozy sweaters and pumpkin spice lattes.
Tierney McAfee is a freelance writer and Country Living and The Pioneer Woman contributor who covers entertainment, holiday & entertaining, food & drinks, design ideas, DIY, and more.
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