The New York Girls Are Loving These 9 Fall Pedicure Colors
Shades and the city.
Just because fall has arrived doesn't mean it's time to neglect your toes or skip regular pedicures. While your feet may soon be hidden in socks and boots, they still deserve to be adorned with color. According to Nicole Wong , a nail designer at MiniLuxe, this fall's trending pedicure colors feature a palette of deeper colors, more muted shades, and jewel tones that can add a little pep to your step as the seasons change.
This fall, consider swapping the bright, bold, and playful shades that decorated your toenails all summer for cozier, warmer options, such as creamy browns, olive greens, and deep reds. If you need some specific polish recommendations, we've got you covered. Below, you'll find the top fall pedicure colors that have received approval from the experts.
Meet Our Expert
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Ramon Duran is a nail artist and OPI content creator based in California.
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Nicole Wong is a nail designer at MiniLuxe .
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Elle Gerstein is a celebrity nail stylist based in New York and California.
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Garnet Red
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Once the seasons shift from summer to fall, it's time to rethink the shade of red on your toes. Rather than reaching for a bright red, opt for a shade that's a few steps deeper and cooler, with a hint of black undertones. Duran says that colors like cherry-cola red, garnet, or crimson are fitting for the season.
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Metallic Soap Nails
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Soap nails , which range from milky whites to barely-there pinks, are one of the easiest ways to incorporate a sheer wash of color into your pedicure. "This look is all about nude nail polish that complements the skin," Gerstein says. To make soap nails feel a little more fall-appropriate, she recommends wearing a neutral color that features a metallic or frosted finish. "The metallic shade represents the flowingness of silk or chiffon, which is why I love it. "
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Mocha Cream
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Light shades of mocha are trending for fall. To nail a light brown pedicure, Wong recommends using mocha polishes with a hint of pink, or medium smoky browns with a touch of subtle platinum pearl. "For added dimension, layer on a chrome topcoat for more of a metallic latte effect, or a touch of gold shimmer to add warmth," she adds.
04 of 09
Dusty Nudes
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According to Duran, creamy, softly tinted nudes are the way to go for fall. "Anything in the soft warm neutral family, like rose-beiges, dusty mauves, and sandy neutrals, works as a timeless option," he says.
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Dark Teal
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Blue toes make a resurgence every fall, but rather than reaching for royal blue or navy tones, try teal instead. "Deep teals are the perfect way to transition into blue pedicures for fall," says Gerstein. "Transformative teal is the standout, signature color for fall this year. What I like about this shade is that it's deep and replaces the typical navy polish that we see over and over."
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Plum Purple
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If you like to wear purple polish , Duran recommends a dramatic plum color that looks almost black. "It's such a power color for fall pedicures," he says. To take the deep color up a notch, try the shade with a velvet finish to complement the warmth of the season.
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Elevated Pinks
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This fall, try a jelly pink polish that adds a touch of color. "This take on pink is timeless, elevated, and luxurious," Gerstein explains. "Pink polish on the toes can be playful, elegant, or bold, depending on the shade. It also delivers a pulled-together look that works year-round."
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Olive Green
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You'll likely see deep shades of olive green this season. According to Wong, olive-toned greens read as sophisticated shades that tie into fall's earthy, natural palette. "It's also far less festive than emerald green," she adds.
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Cherry Noir
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For Fall 2026, deep and moody "cherry noir" shades have been all the rage. Almost black but ultimately firmly a shade of red, it's a super '90s color that feels sultry on your fingers or your toes.
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