Does fall call to any of you to purchase a new nail vibe? It gets colder, the sweaters are taken out, and a mani would simply not be enough. Square nails are taking over this season- sharp, clean, and completely chic. Whether you’re into rich browns, moody reds, playful tips, or something totally unexpected, I’ve pulled together the best Fall Square Nails 2025 looks to inspire your next set. Are you willing to fall in love with your nails again? Let’s get into it. 🍂💅
Bold Camouflage With an Autumn Twist
These short square nails have something playful and down to the ground about them with their abstract camouflage-like blotches. A sheer nude base is covered with moss green, deep forest, burnt orange, and midnight black. It is as though the shades of a hazy fall walk were put in a bottle, and crushed between the leaves and the twilight. It doesn’t scream fall — it whispers it. Earthy, effortless, and just the right amount of unexpected.
To duplicate this, I would put a clear pink or nude gel base on first Essie Ballet Slippers or OPI Bubble Bath are two to die it. Then, using a fine nail art brush (like the ones from Beetles or Makartt), dab on irregular shapes in olive green (OPI’s Olive for Green), black (OPI Black Onyx), and burnt orange (Essie Yes I Canyon). No stencils, no symmetry — just fluid, intuitive flicks.
I would recommend curing in between each color layer in case of gel. End with a matte top coat to make it look editorial and modern-ish, rather like fabric. The true fall 2025 downshift is the matte. Nail artist Betina Goldstein says that matte finishes add a softness to even the boldest of prints, as though your nails are made of velvet. I couldn’t agree more.
This is the set I put on when I need something non-obvious yet cool-girl. It is perfect to wear under big knits, a trench coat, and hot coffee on repeat. When I wear it, there is always a question, Did you do those yourself? The answer is yes. And you absolutely can, too.
Futuristic Plum Meets Lavender Simplicity
I thrive on contrast and this manicure blends two moods together: a mellow lavender smoothness with futuristic oil-slick chrome in wine and blue. It has structure with the square form but it is fluid with the metallic shimmer. It is providing walks in the middle of the night, fresh air and the mystery of September. Drama, yet something you can wear without being noticed — something like a wool coat over a silk slip.
You will need a chrome pigment powder to get that duochrome shine, and you can use Born Pretty or Daily Charme, which both make excellent powders, and a base polish in a deep plum, such as OPI Lincoln Park After Dark. For the lilac, I recommend Olive & June’s Fierce & Loving. Always use chrome powders on top of a no-wipe gel top coat to get that mirror finish. And forget not to seal it all with a last coat of a glossy gel top.
The manicure looks best on medium to long square nails – it requires that extra area to reflect light. If you’re short on time, press-ons can be a lifesaver (and honestly? They’ve come a long way).
This could be my new favorite fall mix ever, it is a little soft, a little sharp and seriously goes with everything. I have worn this once with an oversized oatmeal sweater and knee boots and felt like I was out of a Reformation advertisement.
Woodland Mushrooms and Cozy Browns
This one just makes me smile. Fanciful red-hatted mushrooms pop out of a dull, earthy color scheme – this is the type of detail that makes nails little storybooks. Deep brown, rusty red, soft taupe blend into the sensation of the first cider of the fall. It is polished by a squared shape, yet the design maintains its light-heartedness. Cute, yes — but still incredibly chic.
That mushroom red works with Essies Bordeaux or Cirque Colors Rothko Red. The base can be a sheer ivory (Zoya’s Jacqueline works wonders), and the grass detail just needs a fine nail brush and patience. Do not worry about perfection, the beauty is in the hand-drawn look.
This is a tip I learned at a pop-up with nail artist Miss Pop last year, when you do small designs like this, you should use a dotting tool to apply the mushroom spots rather than a brush. More control, cleaner dots.
I have done this set at a friend October wedding and everybody has noticed. It is one of those little pleasure designs those small joys that are not in your face but are completely irresistible. And when can you wear little mushrooms on your hands without being ironic?
Golden Leaf Accents on Café Mocha Base
This is luxury. No loud, no glitter, just deep brown colors and the smallest of gold leaves as though they were made of actual fall leaves. The combination of solid deep mocha and accent nail detailing gives the appearance of high-end without being, well, too hard. Square, polished, and so well-balanced, this is the type of manicure I would wear to a gallery opening or fancy dinner party with my friends.
The brown polish may include Deborah Lippmann Chocolate Cravings or OPI Espresso Your Inner Self. On the accent, use a nude base and place metallic decals or a stamping plate with gold foil polish. Whats Up Nails creates fantastic leaf-related plates that do not seem to be mass-produced.
This one requires a little more work but I won t lie. You will require a stable hand or a good nail technician. But the payoff is major. As celebrity manicurist Tom Bachik once explained, the best nail art is not the most outrageous one, but the most thought-out one. This? It’s that.
This design never fails to get me into the mood of meaningful talks, jazz playlists and slow Sunday afternoons. And to be honest, brown has never been sexier than it is in 2025.
Glossy Red With Diamond Drop Accents
If fall were a lipstick, this would be it. A high-gloss candy-apple red with little rhinestones that glitter like city lights at night. Long square tips give this a runway-worthy look that is glam yet not over the top, edgy but not retro. Add a trench and heels and you are ready to have main-character energy.
A bright red polish such as Chanel Pirate or Lights Lacquer cherry Jelly will be what you need. When it comes to the gems, keep it simple by using only a couple of flat-backed rhinestones (Swarovski or Kiss Nail Art) are fine. Install them when the top coat is still tacky or apply a nail glue pen.
Not a surprise that this is a look that should be left to the salon unless you have some tweezers skills. But honestly, even press-ons with this look (like those from Static Nails) are stunning. Celebrity nail artist Gina Edwards says: Pro tip: Red nails are not seasonal, but shape and shine is what makes them feel new.
I use this whenever I want to feel strong. The glitter is not important, it is confidence. And yes, it will have strangers telling you that you look great in line at Trader Joe. Trust me.
Champagne Glow for Crisp Autumn Days
We simply can not stop returning to neutrals because it works. But this isn’t your basic sheer. This manicure combines soft beige-pink colors and velvet champagne glow that shimmers like dew on dry wheat. It’s minimal, but not flat. Subtle, but luxe. The square form gives it purpose and the fine sparkle makes it appear as though it was kissed by the fall sun at golden hour.
To get this appearance, I prefer to use a base color such as Essie Treat Love & Color in Sheers to You or Zoya Avril. Next add a topcoat of shimmer such as Butter London Cake or Lights Lacquer Iridescent Topper in Moonstone. It’s all about restraint here. Less layering, more glowing. To give it a glossy, finished effect seal with a high-gloss top coat.
It is one of those looks you can achieve in less than 30 minutes with a cup of chai latte. I tend to go to this one when I need clean, polished hands to go unnoticed. Think: soft knits, fresh blowouts, and mood lighting. It is my fall take on the no-makeup makeup but on nails.
Crimson Webbing on Glossy Onyx
Dark and dramatic — but with that perfect edge. This manicure is a short square nail with a high-shine jet black base and a thin crimson web overlay that is somehow equally moody and daring. Its gothic-glam thing is a bit, which I secretly enjoy when the days begin to get shorter and colder. Like sipping red wine while wrapped in black satin.
I would use OPI Black Onyx or Essie Licorice to re-create the look; you can use either as a base. Then for the red net effect, use a stamping plate (look for spiderweb or crackle designs from MoYou London) and a rich red polish like Zoya’s Sooki or Orly’s Red Flare. You must add that top coat of gloss, gloss, gloss, so that top coat of glass I always use Seche Vite.
I have done variations of this look around Halloween or for night outings and it never disappoints to get those heads turning. Once a barista even asked me what shade it was, in the middle of the swiping process. It’s moody, yes, but also controlled. Perfect if you’re the type who wears all black but wants just a touch of drama.
Berry-Dipped French Fade
Classic French tip meets fall’s favorite fruit: the berry. This ombr and French fade begins with a soft sheer pink at the roots and fades into a velvet berry fuchsia at the ends. It is sophisticated without being too bridal, daring, but not costume-y. And the square shape makes it so cleanly structured that it fits so well with a crisp white shirt and a good pair of jeans.
To create this gradient, you’ll need a makeup sponge (yep — that one), sheer pink polish (OPI’s Bubble Bath) and a bright berry shade like Olive & June’s XOXO or OPI’s A-Rose at Dawn…Broke by Noon. Apply the sponge in thin layers and mix the two shades in soft layers, and then apply a smoothing coat gel-like to harmonize the texture.
I did this design one week before Thanksgiving one year I wasn’t quite ready to do full-on holiday red, but I wanted something seasonal. It was the perfect in-between. I felt like smiling each time I looked down at my nails. That is the energy that I would like to see all season.
Moody Matte Multicolor Minimalism
This is what I would term a palette cleanser design. The nails are painted in one of the autumn colors: plum, navy, espresso, deep teal, all in a sophisticated matte. The length of the square makes everything purposeful, and the matte finish smoothes out the intensity. It is the sort of manicure that makes you feel cooler immediately. I write in my diary and drink espresso at the window sort of cool like.
If you’re doing this at home, choose a mix of fall tones — Essie’s Wicked, Olive & June’s HGC, OPI’s Stay Off the Lawn! — and make sure to top them with a matte coat. I use Zoya’s Matte Velvet Topcoat religiously. It transforms any color into something rich and velvety.
I do not always feel like designs or embellishments and this look strikes when I want to be at a low level and still feel elevated. I wore it to a client lunch last fall and I received more compliments on my nails than my outfit, that is when I knew it was a keeper.
Sunflower Blooms With Golden Bronzed Accent
Sunflowers in fall? Yes, please. This design combines hand painted sunflower art with a deep golden-bronze accent nail. It is a color story that is tilted towards soft neutrals, deep yellow petals, and leafy greens- the last warm day before the leaves truly fall. It’s detailed but not fussy, sweet but not juvenile. The square shape, again, keeps it grounded.
To paint the florals, you will need a stable brush and a base of nude-pink such as Zoya Avery. Use sunflower yellow (OPI’s Sun, Sea, and Sand in My Pants), white for accents, a rich brown center, and olive greens for the leaves. The bronze foil nail can be either chrome pigmented or use ILNPs Golden Hour to give that soft-shine.
Florals aren’t just for spring. Fall florals, particularly in this tint, are surprising and somehow nostalgic. I was wearing this one to a harvest festival and someone actually took my hand to take a closer look. That is when you know you got it right – pun intended.
Folk Floral Meets Bold Red Contrast
This is daring, clean, and story-telling. A matte cherry red is teamed up with stark white bases and each nail flirts with feathery black and white floral and delicate cuticle crimps. It is folk-art with a touch of sharpness not too much, say, Scandinavian embroidery meets contemporary French tip. I would wear this design atop a thick knit scarf and with a mulled wine. It’s that cozy.
For the base, go with OPI’s Big Apple Red (matte top coat added!) and a solid matte white like Zoya’s Purity. The flowers can be stamped on with nail stamps Clear Jelly Stamper has fantastic floral plates or freehand drawn with a super fine brush and black gel liner. The micro-French detail at the cuticle line? Optional, but worth it.
This design looks complicated, but once broken down, it’s surprisingly manageable. I’ve done versions of this using water decals when I didn’t have the time (or hand control), and it still turned out show-stopping. A trick I learned with celeb nail tech Mei Kawajiri? Have something to clean a detail brush with at hand when using matte – smudges are more visible.
The way this set turns heads is something else. It is light-hearted, artistic, and is based on the type of aesthetic that can be described as homemade, yet refined.
Short and Sophisticated in Merlot
At other times one color is quite sufficient when it is done very, very well. This square manicure is short with a deep merlot color that is almost velvet. It’s minimal, glossy, and completely timeless. No designs, no gradients, no shimmer, just plain confidence in a bottle. This is the type of polish that speaks luxury as opposed to screaming it.
My favorite is Essie Bordeaux or Zoya Claire or Olive & June CV. They hit that sweet spot between wine and espresso. And make sure that the nails are shaped neatly, this color does well with symmetry. I am addicted to Glisten & Glow Top Coat when it comes to an ultra-glossy top coat. It dries fast and shines for days.
It makes me feel like an adult in a good way when I wear this. I use it on Sundays when I simply want to feel put together and on interviews and first dates. Bonus: short square nails are extremely chip-resistant — essential when you’re swiping your card through every pumpkin spice latte in town.
Charcoal French With a Neon Twist
Unexpected? Completely. Gorgeous? Without a doubt. It is a balance-themed manicure: matte charcoal gray and the contrasting neon orange tips. It is bringing haunted chic, urban October nights, perhaps a touch of downtown-cool. A new twist on the traditional French that turns the tables without making it too complicated.
Take OPI Suzi Talks with Her Hands as the foundation and Color Club Catch a Fire on that bright tangerine edge. A fine nail art brush is essential here, I have used the Beetles detailing brush set. The topcoat of matte makes it stay put and mellows out the intensity in the most desirable fashion.
I have worn this design to a fall rooftop party, and the first thing everyone said, was not the coat, not the boots. Just nails. It is one of those looks that you put on when you want to be a bit rebellious yet you can still wear to work on Monday morning.
Deep Black with Red Foil Lightning
This nail design is melodrama – deep black polish piled under strokes of deep crimson foil, with serious molten-metal feels. It’s glossy, sharp, and catches the light like magic. Long square nails give it runway energy. I’m talking concert-ready, candlelit dinner-ready, power moment ready.
Start with Essie’s Wicked or Beetles Gel Black. For the foil effect, you’ll want red transfer foil or use foil nail polish (Sally Hansen’s Foil in Lava works well). Apply foil on somewhat sticky polish or foil glue. Never leave without a gel topcoat to achieve a slick finish.
I have used this to attend Halloween parties as well as cocktail parties. It always sparks conversation. I would have a dollar each time someone asked me, Where did you get those done? — I’d buy more foil kits. This is the final fall nail slay moment.
Candy Apple Red for Everyday Glam
It is as traditional as fall nail color can be, a red so perfect it is almost nostalgic. Square, brilliant nails that are bright candy apple with short lengths. It flatters all skin tones, pairs well with all outfits, and it never fails at making you feel a little bit more put together.
The best reds? Big Apple Red by OPI, Cherry Jelly by Lights Lacquer or Dior Vernis 999. Get your nail beds ready – with a dramatic red, all the cuticle matters. I enjoy finishing it off with a Gel Setter by Essie so that shine lasts days.
It is the red that I wear when I don t know what to wear, and that is the power of a perfect red. It is dependable, sophisticated, somewhat sexy, and simply fun. This would be the nail equivalent of fall lip color.
Glossy Gold for Crisp Autumn Mornings
It has a hushed decadence of a brushed gold manicure as the leaves begin to fall and the coffee mugs get warmer. These square nails keep it sharp and put together, and the soft champagne finish reflects the light in the most graceful manner- as a slice of sunshine on a cold autumn morning. It is a sophisticated appearance, however, it is wearable everyday. If you’re someone who appreciates subtle glamour, this design is your golden hour.
I have the most luck with this look using OPI Glitzerland or Butter London Gilded Beige, in case you want something a bit rosier. Be certain to use a smoothing ridge-filling base so that that light-reflective texture can really shine. In case you want to accessorize with jewelry, the color works wonderfully with gold-tone rings and stacked bangles.
My general practice is to file the tips dead flat to make that square finish, then buff everything smooth and put on 2 coats of color with a thin top coat of gloss. Avoid matte in this spot, you want the warm metallic to shine like new foil. And if you’re not great with brush control, wrap a latex barrier around your nail beds to clean up later.
I used this same outfit to a vineyard Sunday brunch last fall. It matched beautifully with a warm turtleneck and a beige trench. It is a design that you will never brag about but when you go to your glass, it will turn heads, honestly.
Molten Marble and Black Gloss Contrast
This design is moody and mesmerizing. The black polish also provides a good base to the molten, amber swirl accent nails, which is like melted caramel held in rock. It’s square, sleek, and dramatic without being chaotic. It is most certainly one of those I see you and I love your taste kind of manicures. Think about dusky days, cozy sweaters and perhaps an eyeliner.
To create this look, you’ll want a true black gel (DND “Black Licorice” or Gelish “Black Shadow” work well) and a palette of swirling tones like burnt sienna, rust, and honey. That fluid marble look was achieved with a needle tool and a drop of acetone, topping warm tones such as Essie: Playing Koi and Sally Hansen: Amber Rush.
The secret in this is to go fast, when your marble shades are wet on the nail–scraping the point of a brush or a tooth pick in soft curves. Top coat it with a glossy hardener, and do not fear to be abstract. It should feel a little spontaneous.
This was a favorite for me last October. It is a bit artsy, a bit dark and, to be honest, it went perfectly well with a latte, faux leather pants, and an oversize blazer. I was the cool girl in a sulky film scene. You deserve to be that girl too.
Soft Chrome with Champagne Sheen
The thing is that I love it because it is soft, it is reflective but not too loud. The champagne chrome is a muted shade that reads like a metallic neutral, so it is a truly wearable option when making the transition into fall. The square ends make it contemporary but the form remains soft and classic. It gives “polished but never trying too hard.”
For the chrome lovers—this one’s your autumn update. Use a champagne base like Zoya “Ginessa” and lightly burnish chrome powder (Daily Charme’s “Pearl Aura” is excellent) over a sticky base coat. Just don’t overbuff—you want shimmer, not sparkle.
I normally use the base color, cure and pat on the chrome powder with sponge applicator until it reflects the light just right. Nail art and decals are unnecessary here, the color does it all.
This type of manicure is my default when I need something low-key yet fancy. It is office-appropriate, date-night acceptable, and it does not have to match your wardrobe. Whether you want a glow-up week or are getting ready to attend a fall wedding as a guest, you need to start here.
Maple Leaf French Fade
It is a design that all the cuddly fall feels are in one sweet package. It has a French twist on the classic tip, with soft white ombr It has a holiday feel without being cringey- it is the PSL of nail art but it is cooler.
You’ll want sheer milky pink or nude polish (try Essie’s “Ballet Slippers”) and leaf decals or stamping plates with a foil bronze finish. The seasonal nail foil kits by Born Pretty and WhatsUpNails are incredible. I would like to apply a silicone stamper to place the design more accurately.
The soft white tips: to achieve the soft white tips I sponge on a sheer white polish using a makeup sponge and blend down to the cuticle. Let it dry, then apply the foil leaves. Always end with a thin yet strong gel top coat to avoid lifting- particularly using foils.
I experimented with this design during Thanksgiving last year and received compliments by every individual who walked by the mashed potatoes. It’s soft, nostalgic, and incredibly detailed. And when fall is your favorite season, well, this is a complete mood.
Earthy Sage Green Simplicity
There are certain shades that simply are sweater weather and this deep sage green is one of them. Light, soothing, and slightly secretive, it is a good idea to wear it during early fall when leaves are still undecided whether to fall. The square shape provides that I am put-together effect without the use of patterns and accents.
I am addicted to such shades as Olive & June WKF or Zoya Sage. And a high gloss finish does make the color pop, especially in creamy shades–don not matte this one down unless you are going more utilitarian. Either buff well with a nail primer to prevent lifting, as more concentrated shades of cream are especially likely to reveal every ridge in the nail.
I tend to apply two thin layers with drying in between and finish it off with a high shine gel topcoat. It is such a nice color to wear with gold jewelry and a thick green sweater when you are running to get coffee or strolling through a farm market.
There’s something kind of grounding about this color. It makes me remind myself to take a step back and appreciate the small things in life such as how fresh the air is or how leaves crunch beneath boots. It’s simplicity with soul.
Harvest Orange and Leafy Accent Nails
This is what I call, October in a manicure. The combination of solid harvest orange with the accents of leafy detailing makes this set playful, warm, and very personal. The leaves, with their amber, gold and burnt cinnamon drawing, inject that classic autumn narrative into the composition without taking it over. Short square nails make it all neat and modern, and the color scheme is all-out pumpkin patch.
To achieve this look, I adore applying the “Marigold” by Lights Lacquer and that deep orange base. The foliage patterns may be done freehand using ultra-thin nail art brushes or more simply by using autumn-themed water decals- Maniology and MoYou London have amazing seasonal sets. Those warmer tones are beautiful against a matte white base.
When doing this at home, I always start with short, filed-square tips and a peel-off latex barrier around my nails (trust me, it’s a cleanup lifesaver). I use the orange polish and then paint two feature nails using the white base. When dry, I then delicately apply the leaf shapes with nail art brushes- tapping in a little gold foil as a highlight.
I wore this costume to an apple festival in my hometown last fall- yes, it was that on theme. People noticed it instantly, and I even had someone ask if I got them done professionally (bless). It is adorable, it is sunny, and it is filled with that fresh-air vibe.
Dark Forest Green with Gold Dot Minimalism
It is the nail rendering of your favorite fall coat: bold, tailored, and a bit mysterious, this deep forest green is very striking. But what makes it even more is that gold dot embellishment along the cuticle line. It is understated, light, and fancy enough to be noticed. If you lean minimal but still want something that feels dressed up, this design nails it (pun fully intended).
I would suggest Olive & June Into the Trees or OPI Stay Off the Lawn to accomplish this rich shade. In the case of the gold dots, you may use a striping brush and foil gel, or simply a metallic dotting tool dipped in gold polish. Essie, Good as Gold, provides a non-glittery smooth finish.
I have found it most convenient to apply the dots with a small ball-tipped instrument after the under color is quite dry. Place them evenly on the base of the nail or simply on one side to make it asymmetrical. This mani is very versatile as it can be used on both short and medium-length square tips.
I can recall a similar expression in a minimalist bridal shoot that I saw on Pinterest and I thought, why wait until a wedding to do this? So I put it on at a dinner party with a dark green satin blouse and a deep red lip. Instant sophistication.
Monochrome Cow Print Meets Matte Simplicity
This is playful and flirty and surprisingly fall-appropriate. The matte white cow print is not over-the-top, though it is confident, just like that girl at the coffee shop in her Converse and camel coat. It’s playful but still cool. The short square nails keep it practical and polished.
For the look, I usually go with a matte topcoat (like the OPI Matte Top Coat) over a base of “Alpine Snow” by OPI. To do the spots you can apply black gel polish using a small dotting tool or even a toothpick. The spots should not be too regular, so that it has that artsy touch.
You don’t need to be a pro for this. I just dot on random blobs in varied sizes, cure (if using gel), and then seal with the matte top. It is very lenient and quick, and thus one of my go-to lazy day nail projects.
I’ve worn this one while bundled up in oversized flannels on weekends—it’s quirky and definitely a conversation starter. To be real, cow print is currently having a subtle moment, particularly to those people who are not always into florals or metallics.
Berry French With a Clean White Edge
Berry tones just hit differently in fall. Top it off with a clean white French tip and you have a manicure that seems old but new. The square form actually makes this combo even sharper, it is as though the fall update to your favorite French manicure, only with a twist that makes it fashion week material.
To create this appearance, I tilt into such a color as Bahama Mama by Essie or Love Hangover by Deborah Lippmann. You can make the white tips using a striping brush or pre-curved nail guide stickers in case you desire that perfect swoop. Personally, I like Orly White Tips, as it is ridiculously opaque and never streaks.
Square nail French tips are a mood–and the juxtaposition of berry and white is a force of its own. Put on a ridge-filling base, and then apply two thin coatings of color. Let that dry before edging the white tips. A super-glossy top coat brings it all together.
My one of the best friends wore this look during her fall engagement session and I replicated it the following week. It is the sort of design that makes your hands instantly elegant, and it looks terrific with wine-colored knits, oversized scarves and a deep lip.
Cranberry Red for Cozy Luxe Vibes
This deep cranberry red is the moment. It is sophisticated, dramatic, and slightly melancholic enough to be decadent, such as donning a velvet jacket or taking a glass of cabernet by the fire. The high gloss finish feels rich and timeless, whereas the square shape provides it with a structured polish.
I would vow by Dior Rouge En Diable or OPI Got the Blues for Red to this type of shade. The most important thing is a good high-shine top coat, such as Seche Vite or Essie Gel Setter. The color is best suited to medium to long square nails which allow it to display its depth.
Application-wise, prep really matters here. Clean, buff and put a strengthening base to prevent staining. Two coats of color, a shiny finish and off you go. Skip any nail art—this hue doesn’t need backup dancers.
I wear this shade when I need to feel powerful. I wore it to a fall wedding last year with a wrap dress made of velvet and it was like I was walking through a movie. It’s timeless. It’s confident. It’s so, so fall.
Sunset Ombre French with a Citrus Pop
This manicure is all that I never knew I needed but when I did see it. The ombr e orange-to-yellow tips revitalize the old-fashioned French design, the tail end of a sunset in autumn with the colors of orange and yellow that encapsulate your fingers. It is colorful, not too neon, and the square tip makes the entire product seem organized but fun. Think fresh-squeezed orange juice meets crisp sweater mornings.
I apply a clear pink base color such as Mademoiselle by Essie and sponge orange and pale yellow gel polish at the tips to get a smooth gradient. To make it simple, there are brands such as Dashing Diva which have press-ons that resemble this style exactly. Do ensure that your ombr is seamless- dab lightly with a sponge and pat to perfection.
My favorite thing to do here is to tape off the tip edge and then work my way back with color so it seems like the color is graduating into your natural nail. It provides you with that salon-quality result even when you are at home in your kitchen with a YouTube video tutorial on.
I had this type on last September at a brunch with friends, and the number of compliments I received was… quite overwhelming, to be honest. It is one of those patterns, which makes you cheerful even in the gloomy weather. Bright, juicy, and fall-forward in its own in-your-face style.
Toasted Copper Glitter on Long Square Tips
This look is pure fall glam. The toasted copper glitter is all–warm and rich and a bit fiery. Your nails are in spiced cider and warm bonfire glow. The lengthy square form maintains it refined and high, and it is a knockout in every fall party, holiday dinner, or even a fancy date night.
My favorites in a cinnamon shade base and with this ultra-glam texture are the Holo Taco Copper Topper or ILNP Golden Ember. Apply a peel-off base coat if you’re not committing long term (glitter is a beast to remove), and use a thick glossy top coat to smooth out any grit from the sparkle.
I tend to put on the glitter polish twice and then sponge on a third coat to make the shimmer more concentrated on the tips. This adds a bit of ombr to it, even though everything is shiny on top to bottom. Polish your nail sides to maintain that straight line super-sharp.
This is an outfit that I wear when I feel a bit more than usual- yet still down to earth. It makes me think of being covered in a knit scarf, drinking something warm, and listening to the sound of leaves. There’s nothing subtle about it, and that’s the point.
