Thanksgiving manicures might not be as popular as Halloween designs or Christmas nail art but I’ll never pass up an excuse to visit the salon for a fresh manicure.
With Turkey Day just around the corner, I’ve been busy saving the cutest fall nail designs and trending textures that will lend themselves perfectly to the occasion. Whether it’s a colorblock manicure in the shades of the season or a more intricate design to honor the holiday itself, these 13 ideas are festive without feeling twee.
And most importantly, whether you’re dressing up in your finest or chilling in your sweatpants, there’s a nail design to vibe with whatever Thanksgiving you’re having this year.
Maple Leaves
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Brown nails are one of the biggest fall trends for 2024 and Marnie’s decision to pair this beautiful chestnut color with a minimalist leaf design and shimmering flecks of gold is inspired.
Pumpkin Spice
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Thanksgiving is officially the start of the holiday season and, for me, that means any excuse for a little shimmer. This cat-eye manicure created by Eleanor Szejner is packed with perfect fall tones, from deep copper and burnished brown to pumpkin orange and rose gold.
Textured Tones
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3D nail art might feel like a bold choice for dinner with friends and family, but Melanie Graves’ use of dusky berry shades and warm golds lends this manicure a really soft, dreamy feel.
Merlot Red
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Red nails look good all year round but there’s something about the darker, sultrier end of the color spectrum — I’m talking cranberry, burgundy and Lauren’s deep red wine shade — that feels like a choice for a special occasion.
Merlot Chrome
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If you’re after something even more wintry, consider an additional layer of pearl chrome, like this frosty set by
Source:: Refinery29
