21 Short Fall Nail Ideas
Fall in love with these short fall nail ideas that are perfect for the season. As the leaves change color and the air grows crisp, it’s time to give your nails a seasonal makeover. Whether you prefer classic, bold, or trendy designs, I’ve got you covered. From cozy neutrals to vibrant jewel tones, these short nail ideas will inspire you to elevate your fall look.
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Starry Brown Nails
When I think of fall, I think of cozy browns. These nails are the perfect autumn brown and the little star design on the middle and index fingers really elevates this set!
Navy Blue Checkers
Even blue can be made into the perfect fall nail set! These checkered, navy blue nails are perfect for any nail shape and skin tone.
Simple Green
This forest green hue is perfect for fall! It’s such a cozy color, and keeping it simple and short leaves these nails looking chic and functional.
Wine Red French Tip
These wine-red nails with French tips on the index and middle fingers are so cute and classy for fall! This can be done on any nail shape and length so don’t worry if this example looks a little long!
Brown Stars
This is another perfect, brown nail set! I love the use of two different shades of warm brown to create an accent nail with adorable little stars!
Navy Blue Bows
This is one of my favorite Short Fall Nail Ideas! Together, this color and design are perfect for the transition from fall to winter!
Off-White With Lines
These nails are perfect for white nail lovers! The touch of fall comes from the contrasting dark lines on the accent fingers.
Jelly Brown With Gold Flakes
These nails are so classy and perfect for fall. The clear, nude brow reminds me of chocolate milk and the gold flake accent nails bring this set to the next level!
Olive Green Velvet Nails
Velvet nails are so sleek but fun at the same time! I love these vibrant green velvet nails for the fall season. This is definitely one of the most fun short fall nail ideas!
Brown Leaf Nails
These nails feature an ombre brown color palette and an adorable orange leaf accent on the ring finger, making for an adorable fall nail set!
Red Jelly Nails
Jelly nails are such a cute trend, so why not include them in these short fall nail ideas? Jelly nails can easily be made fall using any jewel tone, but I especially love this ruby red jelly polish!
Red, Blue And Black
This combination of colors makes for a very cohesive and seasonal nail set! All the underlying tones of red, blue, and black work so well with each other.
Rusty Brown Vine
These fall nails feature simple, rusty brown nails with white vine accent nails! These are perfect for fancy design lovers.
Plain Wine Red
Wine-red nails also look perfect in their simplest form! Just a simple dark red paint is perfect for this autumn season!
Light Checkers
I love that these nails are light and neutral but are still so fall! These feature a few different shades of white and cream and an adorable checkerboard pattern!
Navy Blue With Leaves
This set screams “autumn”, from the navy blue background to the contrasting, vibrant gold leaves!
Autumn Hearts
l love the bronze and brown hues that make up this nude brown fall heart look! These are so simple and cute.
Green Chrome French Tips
This is one of the fanciest Short Fall Nail Ideas! This look includes chrome French tips and subtle line art!
Nude With Gold Dots
This nail set is so simple, sleek, and chic! I love the gold dots at the base of the nail!
Black Petal Nails
These nails would look great on any length of almond nails! These are very minimalistic and chic!
Micro French Tip
A micro French tip of any color would be perfect for the fall season!
Short Fall Press-On Nails
Fall Manicure Must-Haves
If you are attempting these short fall Nail Ideas at home, you may need some tools to get started. Here are the tools and products that I swear by to keep my nails healthy and in great shape. I like to do my manicures at home, and these products do the trick to make my manicures last! Click the picture for the links!
Manicure Tips
Whenever you do your own manicure I always recommend a few steps before you start painting.
1. Trim and file your nails. These nail files are THE BEST. They make your nails feel so smooth.
2. Clean up your cuticles. This cuticle remover is a little pricey but it works so incredibly well. I like to use these push sticks. *Never cut your cuticles it leads to hangnails and possibly infection.
3. Buff your nail plate to smooth the surface of your nails. This buffer is the best option.
4. Wash your hands and wipe with acetone or alcohol. This ensures that there is no remaining oil left on your nails that will get in the way of your manicure lasting as long as possible.
5. Apply base coat. Some of the brands below require specific pre-polish steps- I’ll flag them so you are aware.
6. Apply a coat of polish and wait a few minutes for it to dry before applying the next coat. Repeat until you get the coverage you like.
7. Apply top coat and for the best result brush it over the edge of your nail to ensure everything stays as long as possible.
8. Apply cuticle oil or serum as needed. I like to apply it before bed.
Bonus: If you have thin/ weak/ peely nails this nail hardener helps SO MUCH!
As you can see, there are countless ways to rock short nails this fall. Whether you prefer classic colors, trendy designs, or a touch of sparkle, there’s a nail look out there for everyone. So don’t be afraid to experiment and have fun with your nails this season. With these 21 short fall nail ideas as inspiration, you’re sure to find the perfect look to complement your style.
I hope you found this post about 21 short fall nail ideas helpful!
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xx,
Lauren
