105+ November Nail Ideas and Designs To Try
Delicate fall designs, ranging from warm autumn leaf patterns to minimalist designs, are the perfect November nail ideas.
Think Thanksgiving-themed turkey nail art designs or timids and skies for colder, sweater-weather days. Do you want to know more?
Keep reading to get your nails November-ready. Here’s the scoop!
Warm Autumn Leaf Patterns
Seasonal shades from Mother Nature are brought to your fingertips with autumn leaf patterns that turn your nails into mini canvases for season-themed art.
This season, foil techniques have added a glittering touch to these patterns, inspired by the sun’s golden rays hitting fallen leaves.
Your nails turn russet, ochre, and burnished bronze; leaf impressions softly highlight them.
Don’t be afraid to experiment with leaf imprinting, and remember that the imperfection makes it unique: each one is as individual as the leaves themselves.
So get on board with this trend. It’s not just about the painted nail; it’s about the look.
Turkey-Themed Nail Art
You can paint your nails with Thanksgiving-themed nail art, a viral trend to include in your fall ensemble.
It’s not just the bird—the turkey symbolism, the abundance, the thankfulness, wrapped up in a palette of warm, earthy tones and a bit of creativity.
The results are turkey designs that are as festive as you.
Try painting a fat turkey, drawn with warm, earthy tones, attached to the base of your nail canvas, shaded among some pretty little autumn leaves.
You might draw an abstract, meaning the turkey’s fan-shaped tail could be incorporated. You are creating a story, an image with every brush movement.
It’s time to embrace the season; let your nails do the talking!
Elegant Maroon and Gold
If you’re after a grown-up-looking November manicure, there’s nothing more elegant than a twosome of maroon and gold.
It puts the seasonal richness of fall into a chic context. And it’s a departure from the turkey-themed cuteness that’s so popular at Thanksgiving time.
Maroon shimmer techniques, with their graduated depths and a touch of glam, give nail designs the allure of a new look.
Begin with a base coat of maroon shimmer polish, then embellish with accents of gold.
The application of these accents can be as simple or elaborate as you like – thin strokes of gold or elaborate golden patterns, the choice is yours.
This nail color is bright and trendy and sure to get you noticed at Thanksgiving. Wear maroon and gold this season, and step up your nail game.
Minimalist Fall Designs
Under the layers of multi-dimensional nail art, simple naked nails come back in style in fashion-forward shapes that will save you from the hassle of seasonal trends.
You will love it. It will look chic, minimalistic, and understated. Plus, you will find it easy to do at home, especially if you are into innovative designs.
Here are some key trends to consider:
- Minimalist Geometric Patterns: These clean, sharp patterns, edged with traditional autumn colors, have a modern look.
- Black and White Designs: These classic color combinations are always in style.
- Nude Base with Bold Accents: This understated design allows for pops of color.
- Single Line Art: This is an ultra-minimalist style that’s effortlessly chic.
- Color Block Nails: Try this trend for a fun, playful look.
These minimalistic autumn designs will be your new obsession for fresh, stylish nail art.
Metallic Shades for November
While celebrating the subtle sophistication of minimalist autumn designs, throw in a few metallics for November. This is a surefire way to infuse your autumn style with high-glamour sparkle.
Now, we’ll turn to the foil effect, which finishes a real craze in the nail art world today.
The technique involves applying a couple of fragile layers of metallic polish, which act as a base for the foil effect and produce a mirror-like sheen.
Or, for that matter, chrome polish, which is a whole other thing. Picture how shiny your nails would be, like puddles of liquid silver in November. How the darkness of autumn would play against them.
Push the envelope further and cross-pollinate these trends for an altogether unique you. And shiny November, is that you?
Pumpkin Spice Inspired Nails
Get into the spirit of fall with your nails! This pampering season, get nail artists to create the best of November on your nails.
Your nails will enjoy the warmth and magic of fall. The seasonal colors of October are combined with the playfulness of a coffeehouse’s aesthetics for some seasonal whimsy.
- Speckles of Spice Latte: This drink adds the whiff of your favorite fall beverage with gentle, milky stripes and dabs of nutmeg browns.
- Cinnamon Swirls: Take inspiration from the sensual spice that’s as indulgent and as snug as a cuddle. Use it to create intricate swirls on your nails.
- Burnt Orange Base: The core color of pumpkin spice, from which all other tones are inspired.
- Gold accents: Add a touch of glamour with tiny, glimmering gold accents.
- Matte finish: For an elegant, modern look, consider a matte top coat that allows the colors and designs to stand out.
Express your passion for innovation with this trend-aware, pumpkin spice-inspired nail ideas.
Colorful Thanksgiving Nail Ideas
Get in the Thanksgiving spirit with nail looks that mix autumnal hues and bold patterns so every handshake or wave is a mini holiday.
Try the rainbow cornucopia nails. This trend is blowing up and is rich in color to match the bounty and diversity of the harvest season.
You’ll love how each finger has been turned into a rich, eye-catching piece of art.
Or else cranberry sauce is still a subtle but equally festive option. The deep, rich tones nod to the holiday’s homey comforts and lend a grown-up sheen to your ensemble.
Autumn Gradient Nail Art
Beyond the bright colors inspired by Thanksgiving, you might find a sense of calm in Autumn Gradient Nail Art, where the season’s essence is captured in a beautiful, rainbow-like color shift.
This nail art is all about using autumn colors and learning the basics of the gradient technique. Here’s how to get started:
- Start with a base coat to protect your natural nails.
- Choose 3-4 autumn colors; the transition should go from light to dark.
- Apply the lightest color as your base.
- On a makeup sponge, paint stripes of your chosen colors.
- Dab the sponge onto your nail until you achieve the desired effect.
This new trend enables you to use your creativity and keep up with seasonal fashion.
Trendy Matte Brown Styles
Want to go with the season’s trend but keep it subtle? Matte brown nails are the way to go.
The Matte Brown Benefits are numerous: it works well with every skin tone, is a perfect match for your comfy autumn-winter wardrobe, and the matte finish looks elegant.
Your Brown Shade Selections include light mocha and deep espresso. Select a lighter shade for a soft, everyday look, or go dramatic with a rich, dark shade.
Try French tips with a twist, minimalist geometric designs, or anything else that suits your fancy. After all, innovation is your best friend.
Embrace the matte brown trend and let your nails talk this November.
Cozy Sweater Nail Designs
Matte brown nails add a sophisticated edge, but a sweater nail design takes autumn cool to a new level. It’s a sweater for your hands, literally.
Wearing a sweater on your nails is easy, too, using knitted pattern techniques and sweater-inspired color palettes.
To get you started, here are some innovative designs to consider:
- Cable-knit patterns in deep burgundy for a warm, cozy look
- Fair Isle designs using a palette of cream and taupe for a classic touch
- A chunky knit pattern in a decadent pumpkin hue for a nod to fall
- A delicate lace-knit design in a soft grey for a subtle yet stylish effect
- Herringbone patterns in a mix of autumnal colors for a modern, trendy vibe.
Embrace the season in style with these cozy sweater nail designs.
Harvest Moon Nail Art
A harvest moon is a symbol of autumn more than anything else, and you can invoke its magic for your nails with harvest moon nail art: the lunar-iconography-informed design that is on-trend and on-theme.
Paint your nails a deep twilight blue, and then, working with a sponge, dab on orange, yellow, and red for the autumn sky.
Finally, sketch your moon phase. The full, rich harvest moon is classic, but go crazy; you could show waxing or waning moons at different stages.
The result? Magical nails tuned to celestial charm, the perfect way to pay tribute to autumn’s lovely, luscious look.
Be creative, and let your nails capture the shimmering charm of a November night.
Bold November Night Themes
Let the November nights dance into your nails with daring, trend-driven designs that reflect the seasonal enigma of the transitory time of year.
Starry night designs are the perfect canvas for you to paint your nails in contrasts of black and gold, symbolic of the cold night sky and warm indoor glow.
- Paint your nails with a combination of glittery black and gold polishes for your very own starry sky.
- Incorporate the sparkle of shooting stars with gold streaks over a black base.
- Use nail art tools to draw intricate constellations or a whimsical crescent moon.
- Try a reverse French manicure with a gold base and bold black tips.
- For a subtler look, go for a black base with tiny gold stars scattered across.
Whatever your choice, make sure it’s as intriguing and captivating as November’s night sky.
Classic Plaid Nail Designs
If the boldness of nails with November night themes is not your cup of tea, perhaps the traditional plaid nail designs, the latest beauty trend, is more your style.
You’ll achieve the season’s most stylish, sophisticated look by upgrading your plaid pattern techniques.
Drawing on Scottish tartan inspiration, a combination of colors is applied in a crisscrossed pattern, starting with the base coat and followed by the thinnest, straight lines with a fine-toothed brush.
Reds and greens are traditional, but try experimenting with a more modern palette of grey and purple.
Subtle Autumnal French Tips
With a nod to the season, try a dainty, seasonal autumnal French tip and play with Variation in French Tips and Seasonal Colour Palettes, warming up your look.
Here are some ideas to inspire you:
- I’m going for a classic French tip with a twist, using burnt orange instead of white.
- Incorporating a gradient of fall hues, from deep burgundy to golden yellow.
- Adding a touch of sparkle with a gold glitter tip.
- Experimenting with matte textures in earthy tones.
- Trying an ombre effect, blending from a dark base to a lighter tip.
Glittery Bonfire Night Nails
While playing with autumnal hues and textures, don’t forget to make up for lost dazzle with some glittery bonfire night nails.
It’s not November if you don’t celebrate its uniquely magical evenings in nail art form. This style mixes sparkler effects and smoky textures for an innovative aesthetic.
Start with a rich, dark charcoal foundation to evoke the mystery of a November night sky, then glitter up with gold and copper shades that radiate a bonfire’s warmth and the sparkler’s glow.
Try layering different sizes of glitter for an added sense of depth.
Instead, we’re left with eye-catching 3D nail art that looks like it belongs on bonfire night. So, go ahead and light up your creativity and your nails with this trend.
November Nail Ideas
Now, you have more than 35 November nail ideas to brighten the autumn days. From warm leaf patterns to turkey themes to classic plaid, there’s something for all of you.
Go minimalist or bold, or throw in sequins or metallic shades splash. Don’t forget the French tips: your nails become your canvas this summer. Let your personality express itself in your nail art.
Now, go on and nail it!
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