Getting a pedicure during the fall is like wearing a particularly daring lingerie set under your outfit. It’s a thrill! And a way to experiment with something that might be outside your comfort zone. “Fall is the ideal opportunity to try out bolder, darker, or unexpected shades without the pressure of constantly coordinating with open-toe footwear,” says Erica De Los Santos, manicurist and founder of Nail’d It Beauty Lounge. If the mood strikes and you want to unveil your look, you’ll be walking more confidently than ever.
This season, you can expect deep, moody colors and ultra rich earth tones. “These hues totally set the fall mood,” says Sojin Oh, 3D nail artist and creative consultant to Kijibae. “They're cozy, grounded, and have depth.” You’ll also find unexpected colors like sheer neutrals, concrete, and sage green, adding a soft, subdued take to the fall palette.
Burning sage is said to help cleanse and reset energy. IMO, getting a sage color pedicure can have the same effect. “Sage is a soft, transitional green that bridges summer and fall,” says Mazz Hanna, manicurist and CEO of Nailing Hollywood. “It adds a subtle pop of color without clashing with deeper autumn shades.”
If milky lavender or punchy purple tones are your go-tos during the warmer months, consider plum their moody big sister with the best goth-rock playlist on repeat. “Deep plum gives the same sultry vibes seen in velvet and wine-hued accessories, which are always popular in the fall,” says Oh. ILNP’s Currant and Ten Over Ten’s Orchard are classic creme-finish plums that are ripe for the cooler weather.
Whether you’re inspired by the changing foliage or the seasonal treats you pair with your pumpkin spice latte, warm siennas pair especially well against an otherwise neutral ensemble. “Burnt orange brings a surprising pop of color that’s fitting for cooler weather,” says manicurist Lily Nguyen. “It’s a shade people don’t tend to reach for when it comes to their toes, but it works well in the fall.”
Like the coat you reach for as soon as the temperature dips into the low 50s, oxblood is a timeless fall staple. “This shade evokes the cozy, warm feeling of fall, mirroring seasonal changes like turning leaves,” De Los Santos says. “Deep reds also exude a sense of elegance, making them a go-to for those looking to add a sophisticated touch to their pedicure.”
Rich shades of brown—from deep espresso to warm amber—add a touch of depth to any look and are perfect for the peep-toes you might be wearing while the weather’s still mild. “Earthy browns feel naturally fitting with Western-inspired footwear and add warmth to both structured and textured designs,” says De Los Santos.
Cool grey is an elevated way to complement the sheer flats you're breaking out this fall. “Colors like bone gray or charcoal gray offer up a bit of attention, but not too much,” says nail artist Sarah Chue. “For the most part, we don't want to draw much attention to the toes, but if you were to see them, they’re well-kept and chic.” If you want to play with a matte finish, Chue notes the effect is especially flattering over lighter grays. TooD’s Luna and Kapa Nui’s Hinahina (which means gray in Hawaiian) are classic opaque slate shades, while the Kijibae Semi-Cured Gel Nail Strips in Moon Dust are a demure gray ombré design sized just right for all 10 toes.
Feeling more of a neutral vibe? Taupe, the happy medium between beige and gray, is a versatile choice that plays well with minimalist and maximalist aesthetics alike. “Taupe is an understated neutral that feels like fall,” Hanna says. “It’s soft, wearable, and works with just about everything in your wardrobe.” For a taupe that makes an impact, go for a pigmented creme formula like China Glaze’s Weathered Bark, Rob the Bank by Static Nails, or No. 50 by Sundays.
If an inky black lacquer feels too intense to wear on all 10 toes, consider a dark indigo in its place; the end result is just as polished without feeling too severe. “Navy pedicures are sleek, polished, and always in season,” Hanna says. “It’s a cool weather staple that’s a softer alternative to black.”
Consider this trend the autumnal answer to the lip gloss nails trend. Mimicking the appearance of a bare nail with a little extra shine, Julie Kandalec, a New York City-based manicurist, has been noticing many celebrities going color-free on the red carpet. “I have just started seeing some non-polished toes on celebs like Anne Hathaway and Hailey Bieber, and I do see this as a trend as well,” she says. “I don’t mean completely undone. I mean a perfect cuticle with the sheerest of pink and white gel polishes to mimic a perfectly healthy, buffed nail.”
Try a sheer ballet hue like Clueless by Lights Lacquer, or Blush by Le Mini Macaron, or keep the glazed-donut effect going strong by wearing a shimmery topper like Celestial Lights by Holo Taco over a bare nail.
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