33 November Nail Ideas to Help You Choose a Chic Fall Mani

November nails can mean many different things. For some, it's all about getting creative with the season's colors. Think mustard, olive , and berry . For others, it boils down to experimenting with the latest trends. From Japanese-inspired nails to short, funky, mismatched designs , so many looks will reign supreme this month. Not sure which route you want to take? We're here to help.

Ahead, explore 33 November nail ideas to inspire your next manicure. Whether you prefer neutral designs or bold finishes, you'll find at least one nail look you'll want to recreate in the coming weeks.

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Black Mismatched Nails

As soon as there's a chill in the air, it's time to whip out your black polish. Dress up your dark nails with fun patterns and prints for an extra-cool mismatched mani.

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Pretty Playful Nails

We know it's moody mani season, but don't be afraid to express yourself with bright shades. The more colors, the better.

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Espresso Velvet Nails

Try a moody, velvet manicure this month. A rich brown shade like espresso becomes even more alluring with a glistening, textured finish.

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Classic Black Nails

For a classic, sleek look, a short black manicure will always do the trick.

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Pumpkin Chrome Nails

'Tis the season for everything pumpkin spice. Bring the warm shade to your fingertips with an orange chrome manicure .

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Jewel Skittle Nails

Play around with glitter polishes in jewel tones for a dazzling, dynamic mani. From royal purple to deep blue, each shade stands out in this look.

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Fall-Ready Mismatched Nails

Showcase your creativity with a unique, mismatched manicure. This set features intricate designs on one hand and solid polish on the other, achieving a perfect balance.

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Cocoa Swirl Nails

A cool-toned cocoa polish is perfect for this season. For this manicure, use the shade in various styles, including swirl designs and French tips.

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3D Autumn Mismatch Nails

3D nails have been popular all year long. This amber mismatched design is inspired by the season and the Japanese nail art trend of gluing chunky floral accents onto statement nails. In a word, we're obsessed.

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Aura Blush Bow Nails

A blush aura mani layered with bow nail designs? Very cutesy. Very demure.

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Autumn Amber Leaf Press Nails

Remember when you'd press leaves between sheets of paper and trace over them with crayons as a kid? It was such a fun, nostalgic activity that surprisingly translates quite well to autumn nail art. Just look at this amber and espresso design for proof.

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Autumn Mix-and-Match Nails

Mix-and-match nail designs tend to be bright and quite summer-coded. By opting for darker, moodier polishes and designs, the creative manicure trend can work well for fall, too.

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Berry Aura Nails

Plum and berry tones are a must for fall. If you don't love solid, ultra-dark manicures, you can lighten things up with an aura accent in a lavender shade.

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Berry Croc Nails

Animal print —particularly croc nail art —is trending this fall. This month, skip the neutrals and opt for rich, romantic berry tones.

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Berry Mix-and-Match Nails

Speaking of berry tones, check out this mix-and-match mani featuring plum, mauve, and raspberry hues. We love how the clear builder gel accents add a dewy, dimensional touch.

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Cinnamon Velvet Nails

Velvet nails are a fan favorite, especially for fall. They exude comfort and warmth, and these cinnamon velvet nails look super sweet, too.

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Cutie Charm Nails

Japanese-inspired nails are often characterized by 3D accents, milky bases, and pastel and jewel-tone details. Here's a cool way to incorporate these trendy elements into one look.

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Denim Bow Nails

This bow nail design, with its 3D accents and creative color palette, is Japanese-inspired. Given its intricacy, you'll likely want to book a nail appointment to achieve this denim dream.

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Bordeaux French Tips

Creating a head-turning November nail look is easy. Pick an eye-catching autumn polish (in this case, Bordeaux), then use matte and glossy top coats to create a dual-finish French look.

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Autumn Cutout Nails

This colorful cutout manicure is easy to recreate at home. Simply use a nail art brush to create your abstract shapes, leaving some negative space . Finish with a top coat.

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Gold Chrome Tortoise Nails

Gold chrome and tortoiseshell are two fall nail trends we can't get enough of. Instead of choosing one, combine the two for a glamorous November mani.

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Greek Goddess French Tips

Greek goddess nails are trending on Instagram. While they can be interpreted in many different ways, they often feature milky bases with intricate gold celestial or laurel wreath accents. To recreate this look, start with a milky nude base, then paint on brown French tips. Next, use a dotting tool to create little gold starbursts and dots throughout.

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Greek Goddess Starburst Nails

Love the gold accents of the Greek goddess nail art trend? In addition to little starbursts, you can always rock a metallic wavy base for even more head-turning shimmer.

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Groovy Green and Orange Nails

Mint green and sage might not feel like quintessential November nail colors, but when paired with orange, they make for a short, groovy nail look we can't help but love.

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Mauve Dew Drop Nails

For a minimalist Japanese-inspired nail design, skip the cute charms and opt for clear dew drops . Paired with the mauve French base, the 3D accents look very futuristic.

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Matisse Masterpiece Nails

If you want to lean into the "short funky nail art" trend, here's one way in. How gorgeous are these Matisse-inspired nails?

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Midnight Starburst Nails

Navy blue is one of the hottest nail colors for fall 2024, so this midnight almond mani stopped us in our tracks. The gold starbursts and dots add to the overall nighttime sky aesthetic.

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Mustard Nails

If you prefer classic fall tones, a mustard manicure will be right up your alley. You can opt for a solid nail look or get creative with French tips and half-moon accents.

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Oxblood Sparkly Nails

This dual-finish oxblood manicure is absolutely mesmerizing. Start with a sheer burgundy base, then decorate your cuticles with black glitter.

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Pearly Greek Goddess Nails

These pearly white Greek goddess nails are so creative and chic. We're enamored by every detail—the gold accents, the frosty, pearly polish, and the clear tips.

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Retro Bloom Nails

Here's another short, funky nail look fitting for fall. Start with a nude base, then use a dotting tool to create little daisies and a nail art brush to achieve the layered wavy lines.

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Wicked Nails

Show your excitement for the highly-anticipated musical  Wicked  with an eye-catching two-tone green mani. The clear builder gel designs add another exciting element to the look.

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Yayoi Kusama Nails

Need a little more short, funky nail inspo? Yayoi Kusama's famous dot art translates well to manicures—case in point: this multicolor dotted set.

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