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Fall Pumpkin Nails 27 Ideas: Stunning Designs for the Season

Fall is here, and with it comes the perfect opportunity to celebrate the season with fall pumpkin nails. Whether you’re looking for cute and simple designs or something more elaborate, there’s a pumpkin-themed manicure to suit every style. From short to long nails, and from acrylic to natural, we’ll explore a variety of art and ideas to inspire your next nail appointment. Ready to dive into the world of autumn nail art? Let’s explore some fabulous fall pumpkin nail designs that will make your nails the talk of the season.

Cozy Plaid and Pumpkin Art

In this design, the nails are adorned with a charming mix of plaid and pumpkin motifs. The warm tones of orange and brown create a cozy autumn feel, perfect for the fall season. The short nails feature intricate plaid patterns, a pumpkin accent nail, and a touch of black for contrast, making this design both stylish and cute.

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Consumables

Orange nail polish (e.g., OPI “A Good Man-darin is Hard to Find”)
Brown nail polish (e.g., Essie “Don’t Sweater It”)
Black nail polish (e.g., Sally Hansen “Black Out”)
Nail art brushes for detailing
Top coat for sealing the design

DIY Instructions

Start by applying a base coat to protect your nails.
Paint each nail with a solid color base, alternating between orange and brown.
Using a thin nail art brush, create plaid patterns on the orange nails with brown and black lines.
On an accent nail, paint a pumpkin design using orange and green polish.
Finish with a top coat to seal and protect your art.

Sparkling Pumpkin French Tips

This design features fall pumpkin nails with a twist on the classic French tip. The tips are highlighted with orange glitter and adorned with delicate pumpkin art, making these nails perfect for a festive yet elegant look. The short nails and neutral base allow the glitter and pumpkins to stand out beautifully.

Consumables

Neutral base polish (e.g., Essie “Ballet Slippers”)
Orange glitter polish (e.g., China Glaze “Orange You Hot?”)
Black nail polish for detailing (e.g., Sally Hansen “Black Out”)
Nail art brushes for detailing
Top coat for sealing the design

DIY Instructions

Apply a base coat to all nails.
Paint the nails with a neutral base color.
Using a fine brush, apply orange glitter polish to the tips of the nails in a French tip style.
Add pumpkin designs on the accent nails using black polish.
Seal the design with a top coat.

Matte Green and Pumpkin Accents

This design showcases a beautiful matte green base with delicate pumpkin accents. The almond shaped nails are perfect for those who love a sophisticated and unique look. The green color is complemented by detailed pumpkin art, adding a touch of autumn charm.

Consumables

Matte green nail polish (e.g., OPI “Suzi – The First Lady of Nails”)
Black nail polish for detailing (e.g., Sally Hansen “Black Out”)
Nail art brushes for detailing
Top coat for sealing the design

DIY Instructions

Apply a base coat to protect your nails.
Paint all nails with a matte green polish.
Using a fine brush, add pumpkin designs on the accent nails with black polish.
Finish with a matte top coat to seal the design.

Purple Pumpkin Glam

For a bold and glamorous look, this design features a striking purple base with glitter and pumpkin accents. The long nails are ideal for those who want to make a statement with their fall manicure. The mix of solid purple, glitter, and detailed pumpkin art creates a stunning effect.

Consumables

Purple nail polish (e.g., Essie “Play Date”)
Purple glitter polish (e.g., China Glaze “CG in the City”)
Black nail polish for detailing (e.g., Sally Hansen “Black Out”)
Nail art brushes for detailing
Top coat for sealing the design

DIY Instructions

Start with a base coat to protect your nails.
Paint the nails with a purple base color.
Apply purple glitter polish to selected nails.
Use a fine brush to add pumpkin designs with black polish on the accent nails.
Seal the design with a top coat.

Sweater Weather Pumpkin Nails

This cozy design combines the texture of sweater patterns with adorable pumpkin art. The acrylic nails feature a mix of orange and neutral tones, creating a warm and inviting look perfect for autumn. The combination of matte and glossy finishes adds depth and interest to the design.

Consumables

Orange nail polish (e.g., OPI “A Good Man-darin is Hard to Find”)
Neutral base polish (e.g., Essie “Ballet Slippers”)
Black nail polish for detailing (e.g., Sally Hansen “Black Out”)
Nail art brushes for detailing
Top coat for sealing the design

DIY Instructions

Apply a base coat to all nails.
Paint some nails with a neutral base color and others with orange.
Use a fine brush to create sweater patterns on the orange nails.
Add pumpkin designs on the accent nails using black polish.
Finish with a top coat to seal the design.

Elegant Pumpkin and Plaid

This design combines the elegance of green with the charm of pumpkin and plaid art. The long nails are perfect for showcasing detailed designs, with a rich green polish and accent nails featuring pumpkins and plaid patterns. This look is ideal for those who want a sophisticated yet festive fall manicure.

Consumables

Green nail polish (e.g., OPI “Stay Off the Lawn”)
Orange nail polish (e.g., Essie “Meet Me at Sunset”)
White nail polish (e.g., Sally Hansen “White On”)
Nail art brushes for detailing
Top coat for sealing the design

DIY Instructions

Apply a base coat to all nails.
Paint the nails with a green base color.
Use a fine brush to create plaid patterns on the accent nails with white and orange polish.
Add pumpkin designs on another accent nail using orange and green polish.
Seal the design with a top coat.

Glitter and Pumpkin Fun

This design features a playful combination of orange, brown, and glitter. The short nails are adorned with pumpkins, glitter, and geometric patterns, making them perfect for those who love a bit of sparkle and fun in their fall nail art.

Consumables

Orange nail polish (e.g., OPI “A Good Man-darin is Hard to Find”)
Brown glitter polish (e.g., Essie “Rock at the Top”)
Black nail polish for detailing (e.g., Sally Hansen “Black Out”)
Nail art brushes for detailing
Top coat for sealing the design

DIY Instructions

Start with a base coat to protect your nails.
Paint the nails with a mix of orange and brown glitter polish.
Use a fine brush to add pumpkin designs and geometric patterns on the accent nails.
Finish with a top coat to seal the design.

Sparkling Pumpkin Delight

This design combines a glittering green polish with a cute pumpkin accent. The short nails are perfect for those who want a simple yet eye-catching fall manicure. The speckled background and vibrant pumpkin art make this design stand out.

Consumables

Green glitter polish (e.g., China Glaze “Emerald Sparkle”)
Speckled white polish (e.g., Essie “Pearlfection”)
Orange nail polish (e.g., OPI “A Good Man-darin is Hard to Find”)
Nail art brushes for detailing
Top coat for sealing the design

DIY Instructions

Apply a base coat to all nails.
Paint one nail with green glitter polish and the others with speckled white polish.
Use a fine brush to add a pumpkin design on an accent nail with orange and green polish.
Seal the design with a top coat.

Classic Plaid and Pumpkin Combo

This design features a classic plaid pattern combined with pumpkin art. The long nails are ideal for showcasing detailed designs, with a mix of orange, black, and white creating a timeless fall look. The plaid and pumpkin motifs make this design perfect for autumn.

Consumables

Orange nail polish (e.g., Essie “Meet Me at Sunset”)
Black nail polish (e.g., Sally Hansen “Black Out”)
White nail polish (e.g., Essie “Blanc”)
Nail art brushes for detailing
Top coat for sealing the design

DIY Instructions

Apply a base coat to all nails.
Paint some nails with an orange base color and others with a white base color.
Use a fine brush to create plaid patterns on the white nails with black and orange polish.
Add pumpkin designs on the accent nails using orange and black polish.
Seal the design with a top coat.

Chic Fall Mix

This design showcases a mix of pumpkin art, leopard print, and fall leaves on short nails. The variety of patterns and the use of black, white, and brown make this manicure both trendy and versatile for the autumn season.

Consumables

Black nail polish (e.g., OPI “Black Onyx”)
White nail polish (e.g., Sally Hansen “White On”)
Brown nail polish (e.g., Essie “Clothing Optional”)
Nail art brushes for detailing
Top coat for sealing the design

DIY Instructions

Start with a base coat to protect your nails.
Paint the nails with a mix of black, white, and brown polish.
Use a fine brush to add leopard print, pumpkin designs, and fall leaves on the accent nails.
Finish with a top coat to seal the design.

Elegant Black and Pumpkin Stripes

This design features a chic combination of matte black nails with vibrant pumpkin and gold stripes. The short nails are perfect for those who prefer a simple yet striking look for the fall season. The pumpkin art adds a festive touch, while the gold stripes bring a hint of bling.

Consumables

Matte black nail polish (e.g., OPI “Matte Top Coat”)
Orange nail polish (e.g., Essie “Meet Me at Sunset”)
Gold glitter polish (e.g., China Glaze “Golden Enchantment”)
Nail art brushes for detailing
Top coat for sealing the design

DIY Instructions

Apply a base coat to all nails.
Paint some nails with matte black polish and others with a clear base.
Use a fine brush to add pumpkin designs and gold glitter stripes on the clear nails.
Finish with a matte top coat on the black nails and a regular top coat on the decorated nails.

Long and Artistic Pumpkins

This design showcases long nails with intricate pumpkin art and elegant brown patterns. The long acrylic nails are ideal for those who want a dramatic and artistic fall look. The blend of brown, orange, and neutral tones creates a sophisticated and eye-catching manicure.

Consumables

Brown nail polish (e.g., Essie “Clothing Optional”)
Orange nail polish (e.g., OPI “A Good Man-darin is Hard to Find”)
Neutral base polish (e.g., Essie “Ballet Slippers”)
Nail art brushes for detailing
Top coat for sealing the design

DIY Instructions

Apply a base coat to protect your nails.
Paint the nails with a neutral base color.
Use a fine brush to create pumpkin designs and brown patterns on the nails.
Seal the design with a top coat.

Green and Gold Pumpkin Glam

This design features a beautiful combination of green and gold with vibrant pumpkin art. The almond shaped nails are perfect for those who love a sophisticated and glamorous look. The green polish is complemented by gold leaf accents and detailed pumpkin art, making this design stand out.

Consumables

Green nail polish (e.g., OPI “Stay Off the Lawn”)
Gold leaf foil
Orange nail polish (e.g., Essie “Meet Me at Sunset”)
Nail art brushes for detailing
Top coat for sealing the design

DIY Instructions

Apply a base coat to protect your nails.
Paint the nails with a green base color.
Apply gold leaf foil to selected areas for a touch of glam.
Use a fine brush to add pumpkin designs on an accent nail with orange polish.
Finish with a top coat to seal the design.

Pink and Black Pumpkin Elegance

This design combines elegant pink tones with bold black accents and intricate pumpkin art. The long nails are perfect for those who want a chic and stylish fall look. The pink and black color combination creates a sophisticated and trendy manicure.

Consumables

Pink nail polish (e.g., Essie “Sugar Daddy”)
Black nail polish (e.g., OPI “Black Onyx”)
Nail art brushes for detailing
Top coat for sealing the design

DIY Instructions

Apply a base coat to all nails.
Paint the nails with a mix of pink and black polish.
Use a fine brush to add pumpkin designs and black accents on the pink nails.
Seal the design with a top coat.

Cozy Fall Pumpkin Art

This design features cozy fall-themed pumpkin art with a mix of brown and teal accents. The almond shaped nails are perfect for showcasing detailed art, with each nail telling a story of autumn coziness. The warm colors and intricate designs make this manicure perfect for the season.

Consumables

Brown nail polish (e.g., Essie “Clothing Optional”)
Teal nail polish (e.g., OPI “This Isn’t Greenland”)
Nail art brushes for detailing
Top coat for sealing the design

DIY Instructions

Apply a base coat to protect your nails.
Paint the nails with a neutral base color.
Use a fine brush to add pumpkin designs and fall-themed accents with brown and teal polish.
Finish with a top coat to seal the design.

Whimsical Mushroom and Pumpkin Art

This design features whimsical mushroom and pumpkin art on short nails. The playful and colorful elements bring a fun twist to the traditional fall manicure, with red mushrooms and orange pumpkins set against a neutral base.

Consumables

Neutral base polish (e.g., Essie “Ballet Slippers”)
Red nail polish for mushrooms (e.g., OPI “Big Apple Red”)
Orange nail polish for pumpkins (e.g., Essie “Meet Me at Sunset”)
Green nail polish for stems (e.g., OPI “Stay Off the Lawn”)
Nail art brushes for detailing
Top coat for sealing the design

DIY Instructions

Apply a base coat to all nails.
Paint the nails with a neutral base color.
Use a fine brush to create mushroom and pumpkin designs with red, orange, and green polish.
Finish with a top coat to seal the design.

Autumn Leaves and Pumpkins

This design combines autumn leaves and pumpkins on a brown base, perfect for a cozy fall look. The short nails feature detailed leaf and pumpkin art, making them ideal for embracing the autumn season.

Consumables

Brown nail polish (e.g., Essie “Clothing Optional”)
Orange nail polish for pumpkins (e.g., OPI “A Good Man-darin is Hard to Find”)
Yellow and red nail polish for leaves (e.g., Sally Hansen “Mellow Yellow” and “Cherry Red”)
Nail art brushes for detailing
Top coat for sealing the design

DIY Instructions

Apply a base coat to protect your nails.
Paint the nails with a brown base color.
Use a fine brush to create leaf and pumpkin designs with orange, yellow, and red polish.
Seal the design with a top coat.

Multicolor Pumpkin Art

This design features multicolor pumpkins on a mix of matte and glossy backgrounds. The long nails are perfect for showcasing the intricate pumpkin and floral art, with a combination of soft pastels and metallic accents.

Consumables

Matte top coat (e.g., OPI “Matte Top Coat”)
Glossy top coat (e.g., Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat)
Pastel nail polishes (e.g., Essie “Mint Candy Apple”, “Lilacism”)
Gold glitter polish (e.g., China Glaze “Golden Enchantment”)
Nail art brushes for detailing
Top coat for sealing the design

DIY Instructions

Apply a base coat to all nails.
Paint the nails with a mix of pastel colors.
Use a fine brush to add multicolor pumpkin and floral designs.
Apply a matte top coat on some nails and a glossy top coat on others to create contrast.

Leopard Print and Pumpkin

This design combines black and neutral tones with leopard print and pumpkin art for a trendy fall look. The short nails are perfect for those who love a mix of patterns, with bold black and animal prints standing out against a neutral base.

Consumables

Black nail polish (e.g., OPI “Black Onyx”)
Neutral base polish (e.g., Essie “Ballet Slippers”)
Nail art brushes for detailing
Top coat for sealing the design

DIY Instructions

Apply a base coat to all nails.
Paint some nails with black polish and others with a neutral base color.
Use a fine brush to create leopard print and pumpkin designs on the neutral nails.
Finish with a top coat to seal the design.

Blue and Silver Pumpkin Art

This design features stunning blue and silver pumpkin art on short nails. The cool tones of blue and silver create a refreshing twist on traditional fall colors, making this design unique and eye-catching.

Consumables

Blue nail polish (e.g., Essie “Bikini So Teeny”)
Silver nail polish (e.g., OPI “Silver on Ice”)
Nail art brushes for detailing
Top coat for sealing the design

DIY Instructions

Apply a base coat to all nails.
Paint the nails with a blue base color.
Use a fine brush to add silver pumpkin designs.
Seal the design with a top coat.

Cozy Grey and Pumpkin Art

This design features a mix of grey tones with elegant pumpkin and leaf art. The combination of matte and glossy finishes adds a sophisticated touch, while the intricate designs make it perfect for the fall season.

Consumables

Grey nail polish (e.g., OPI “I Can Never Hut Up”)
Matte top coat (e.g., OPI “Matte Top Coat”)
White nail polish for details (e.g., Essie “Blanc”)
Nail art brushes for detailing
Top coat for sealing the design

DIY Instructions

Apply a base coat to all nails.
Paint some nails with grey polish and others with a neutral base.
Use a fine brush to add pumpkin and leaf designs with white and grey polish.
Finish with a matte top coat on some nails and a glossy top coat on others to create contrast.

Glittery Pumpkins

This design combines glittery orange nails with detailed pumpkin art on a white base. The long nails are perfect for making a bold statement, with the glitter adding a festive touch.

Consumables

Orange glitter nail polish (e.g., China Glaze “I Herd That”)
White nail polish (e.g., OPI “Alpine Snow”)
Black nail polish for detailing (e.g., Essie “Licorice”)
Nail art brushes for detailing
Top coat for sealing the design

DIY Instructions

Apply a base coat to all nails.
Paint some nails with orange glitter polish and others with white polish.
Use a fine brush to add pumpkin designs on the white nails with black polish.
Seal the design with a top coat.

Colorful Pumpkin Patch

This design features a colorful pumpkin patch on a teal background. The short nails are ideal for showcasing vibrant autumn colors, with pumpkins in various shades adding a playful touch.

Consumables

Teal nail polish (e.g., Essie “Go Overboard”)
Various colors for pumpkins (e.g., OPI “Big Apple Red”, Essie “Meet Me at Sunset”, OPI “Stay Off the Lawn”)
Nail art brushes for detailing
Top coat for sealing the design

DIY Instructions

Apply a base coat to all nails.
Paint the nails with teal polish.
Use a fine brush to create pumpkin designs in different colors.
Finish with a top coat to seal the design.

Pink Pumpkin Delight

This design combines a soft pink base with white pumpkin art for a cute and feminine fall look. The almond shaped nails add elegance, while the simplicity of the design makes it easy to recreate.

Consumables

Pink nail polish (e.g., Essie “Ballet Slippers”)
White nail polish for pumpkins (e.g., OPI “Alpine Snow”)
Nail art brushes for detailing
Top coat for sealing the design

DIY Instructions

Apply a base coat to all nails.
Paint the nails with pink polish.
Use a fine brush to add white pumpkin designs.
Seal the design with a top coat.

Vibrant Blue and Orange Pumpkins

This design features a vibrant combination of blue and orange nails with detailed pumpkin art. The short nails are perfect for a bright and bold fall look, with contrasting colors adding a playful touch.

Consumables

Blue nail polish (e.g., Essie “Bikini So Teeny”)
Orange nail polish (e.g., OPI “A Good Man-darin is Hard to Find”)
White nail polish for base (e.g., OPI “Alpine Snow”)
Nail art brushes for detailing
Top coat for sealing the design

DIY Instructions

Apply a base coat to all nails.
Paint some nails with blue polish, others with orange, and a few with white polish.
Use a fine brush to add pumpkin designs on the white nails.
Finish with a top coat to seal the design.

Golden Pumpkins and Glitter

This design features golden pumpkins and glitter on a neutral base. The long nails are perfect for a glamorous fall look, with gold glitter adding a festive touch.

Consumables

Neutral base polish (e.g., Essie “Ballet Slippers”)
Gold glitter polish (e.g., China Glaze “Golden Enchantment”)
Orange nail polish for pumpkins (e.g., Essie “Meet Me at Sunset”)
Nail art brushes for detailing
Top coat for sealing the design

DIY Instructions

Apply a base coat to all nails.
Paint some nails with a neutral base color and others with gold glitter polish.
Use a fine brush to add pumpkin designs on the neutral nails with orange polish.
Finish with a top coat to seal the design.

Classic Red and Pumpkin

This design features classic red nails with a simple pumpkin accent. The almond shaped nails are perfect for a chic and elegant fall look, with a subtle pumpkin design adding a seasonal touch.

Consumables

Red nail polish (e.g., OPI “Big Apple Red”)
Neutral base polish (e.g., Essie “Ballet Slippers”)
Orange nail polish for pumpkins (e.g., Essie “Meet Me at Sunset”)
Nail art brushes for detailing
Top coat for sealing the design

DIY Instructions

Apply a base coat to all nails.
Paint some nails with red polish and one or two with a neutral base color.
Use a fine brush to add a simple pumpkin design on the neutral nails.
Seal the design with a top coat.

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