10 Thanksgiving Nail Ideas That Will Have You Feeling Grateful

I don’t know about you, but for me, it seems like the holiday season occurs even sooner and quicker than the year before. It feels like I just dusted off my fall decor and prepared for the slow build-up to Halloween. Suddenly, we’re halfway through October and dashing right into the end-of-the-year holidays. Rather than trying to stop time, it’s best to enjoy the ride and prepare for what’s to come. On that end, keep reading for some expert-approved suggestions for your Thanksgiving nails sure to put you in the holiday spirit.

The Best Thanksgiving Nail Ideas

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Mix ‘n Match

When it comes to Thanksgiving nails, it’s all about the color palette and vibes. These mix and match fall nails from Nailing Hollywood’s Morgan Dixon are the perfect accessory for your Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving dinner party.

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Festive French

If poppy red is the color of Christmas, burgundy is the color of Thanksgiving and the fall season. Styles like these festive French tips from Vanity Projects are a great option for your Thanksgiving nails.

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Torties for Turkey

Tortoise shell nails—or torties, for short—have quickly become a fall manicure staple. This set by Dixon is an eye-catching Thanksgiving nail idea that is bound to turn heads and get people talking.

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Fall Florals

While, although, florals for spring are groundbreaking, florals for fall are not to be overlooked. This style from Vanity Projects is a great example of how fall color palettes can make floral styles seasonally chic, perfect for your Thanksgiving manicure.

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Gold Accents

Whether your Thanksgiving celebrations are on the fancier side or you want a simple, transitional style that is chic and sophisticated, these gold accent nails by Dixon are perfect for your Thanksgiving manicure.

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Orange Velvet

Crushed velvet seems to go hand in hand with the fall season. These orange velvet nails by Nailing Hollywood’s Tara Haye are the perfect addition to your velvet attire for Thanksgiving dinner.

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Beige Tips

If you tend to like a more neutral nail look, we can’t get enough of these beige tips by Haye. These nails feature subtle, three-dimensional hearts that add intrigue but also look soft and low-key.

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Pastel Plaid

There’s something about Thanksgiving, the fall season and plaid patterns. These Vanity Projects pastel plaid nails put a hip, cool girl spin on the classic style, perfect for accompanying you to your artsy friend’s holiday dinner party.

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Moody Marble

Marble nails are another huge trend right now. Incorporating this fall color palette into the marble style is a great way to dress up your Thanksgiving manicure.

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Bashful Bows

Bows have trended for months, and the style isn’t going anywhere soon. These coquette inspired blue bow nails from Vanity Projects are the perfect inspiration for your Thanksgiving manicure.