The 11 Best Fall Nail Color Trends to Wear All Season

From cozy sweaters to combat the crisp, cool weather, to a sip of that first pumpkin spice latte of the season, there’s so much to love about fall—and if you’re anything like us, revamping your fall beauty routine is at the top of that list. Whether that means darkening your hair color, swatching new lip shades to match the season, or updating your nail polish collection from beachy shades to moody mauves, this fall feels like the right time for a beauty refresh. The best place to start? With the perfect set of nails to snap for the ‘gram. We’ve lined up the best fall nail polish colors you need for all your DIY manicures this season.

If you’re anything like us, you’ve been sticking to the same sheer nude or bright red nail polish for some time, and you’re ready for a change. That’s where these IPSY Glam Bag favorites come into play. Because the fact is, nail polish is the most commitment-free way to try out new trends and take a beauty risk (at IPSY, we’re all about helping you express your unique beauty). So the next time you’re giving yourself an at-home mani or at-home pedicure, consider these eight hot polish takes below.

1. Shades of Yellow

Yellow nail polish may have been a shade once reserved for beach vacays or summer festivals, but the vibrant and happy hue has made its way out of the summer heat and into a new season. This fall, varying shades of yellow (from mustard, to neon, to pale pastel yellows) are going to be everywhere, kicking all the stereotypical dark fall polish trends to the curb and brightening things up for the season. These picks are like sunshine in a bottle—good for your mood, and for your look.

Our Yellow Polish Picks

• NAILS INC, Living Your Best Life Polish
• ESSIE Avant-Garment
• JINSOON Nail Polish in Tweety
• COLOR CLUB Nail Polish in Rum Running

2. Mint Green

Ah, cool mint green, you had us hooked from the second we met you in the form of ESSIE’s cult favorite, Mint Candy Apple, and we’ve never been the same. It may seem like a stretch from your go-to moody fall hues, but this minty pastel shade is uplifting and energizing with built-in brightness (a major trend for fall) that already has us in the mood for apple picking and picnics in the park.

Our Mint Green Polish Picks

• SALLY HANSEN Good.Kind.Pure Nail Polish in Mint Refresh
• ESSIE Mint Candy Apple
• GUCCI 719 Miriam Mint, Vernis à Ongles Nail Polish
• ORLY Vintage Nail Polish

3. Shades of Blue

Think of blue nail polish as your new neutral for all your fall nail color choices. They come with a vast array of options, from deep sapphire tones to creamy pastels, pretty periwinkle, midnight blue, teal, and more. Need some inspo? We’re hooked on these blue nail shades below.

Our Blue Polish Picks

• CHANEL LE VERNIS Longwear Nail Color in Rhythm
• SMITH & CULT Nail Polish in Serra Blue
• OPI Nail Lacquer I Am What I Amethyst
• ELLA + MILA Nail Polish in Bags Are Packed

4. Creamy Chocolate Brown

This past year throwbacks have been a major theme (like colorful eye makeup, bright blush, smudgy eyeliner, and the return of “The Rachel”). This fall we’re seeing a rise of milky, chocolate-y browns, creamy caramels, and glossy lattes (kind of like 90s brown lip liner, but for your nails) that are also a nod to the popular shade of the 70s.

Our Brown Polish Picks

• ZOYA Nail Polish in Nyssa
• DEBORAH LIPPMANN Gel Lab Pro Nail Polish in Can’t Hold Us Down
• ORLY Nail Polish in Canyon Clay
• NAILS INC. Hawaii Beach Nude Nail Polish

5. Soft White

If you’re looking for something laid back and low-key, a soft white polish is where it’s at. It’s luxurious, light, and airy—like lingerie for your nails—which makes it perfect to be worn alone or as a base for some fun fall inspired nail art.

Our Soft White Polish Picks

• SUNDAYS No. 43
• ESSIE Marshmallow
• MISCHO BEAUTY 10-FREE Nail Lacquer in A Beautiful Life
• COLOR CLUB Nail Polish in French Tip