Apple Cider Nails You’ll Want to Drink Up This Season

It’s finally fall, y’all. Among the most gorgeous autumnal nail shades is a new take on red nail theory that will make you feel sophisticated and sexy. We’re talking about apple cider nails, a rich and warm red-orange that inspires the pumpkin patch in you. Selena Gomez-approved and a new fall favorite, these apple cider nail polish shades will have you tapping into your wicked witch energy just in time for spooky season.

Selena Gomez Declares Apple Cider Nails a Fall Favorite

Created by her go-to nail artist, Tom Bachik (whose clients also include J-Lo and Heidi Klum), Gomez’s apple cider nails are a sophisticated take on the iconic red. This nail color is a guaranteed fall hit with its autumnal shade that mixes in terracotta and delicate warm oranges. Paired with a dark smokey eye and gorgeous blowout, Gomez’s look definitely gives that dark femme energy that’s been all the rage this season.

But with certified Southerners on staff, we can tell you that apple cider comes in various beautiful shades. From the lighter shades of yellow and orange that make up a poured glass to the richer, brick red color of unfiltered cider in a big jug. That’s not to mention the deep tones of spiced cider or the sparkling gold effect of a good spiked cider.

Don’t worry, we considered all the tones apple cider nails could be inspired by! From spiced to spiked to deliciously unfiltered, you’ll find your perfect match below.

Fall Manis Good Enough to Drink

We’re sensing a theme. From espresso nails to Heidi Klum’s vanilla chai nails, it’s official that beverage manicures are the look of fall. And we can guess why! The uptick in warm, cozy drinks like pumpkin spice lattes and spiced wine is an autumnal must-have. Now that manis are following suit, we couldn’t be happier.

These are the all-star shades of the season, with chrome finishes or milky tones for a fresh take. Thanks to the coffee house browns and pumpkin oranges, we’ve never been more in love with our fall manicures.

The Apple Cider Nail Polish Shades We Love

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Essie Rocky Rose ($10)

This shade is between red and orange without leaning into terracotta. The shade makes us think of a huge container of locally made apple cider, playing between dark and bright for a perfectly autumnal twist.

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Dior Vernis Rouge Cinéma ($32)

The ideal shade to capture the burnt orange look of unfiltered apple cider, this color is a must-have for fall.

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ILNP Spiced Cider ($10)

Discover the joy of spiced apple cider with this beautiful, rustic holographic shade that will have you aching for a warm mug and a flannel blanket.

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Essie Expressie Saffr-On The Move ($10)

Looking for a spiked cider? This warm yellow-orange is your ideal color to match the bubbly amber of a good hard cider.

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Addiction Tokyo Slow Summer ($19)

Leaning away from red and into orange, this orange neutral is the perfect way to bring a little life to your mani. The bright tones mimic a full glass of apple cider, the orange-gold of the ideal fall drink.

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OPI My Italian Is a Little Rusty ($12)

It’s the shimmer finish that does it for us. This rusty orange is super close to the shade Selena Gomez wore for her apple cider mani, and we love the touch of shine that brings it all together.

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Ella + Mila A La Nude ($11)

Unfiltered apple cider has an almost caramel color that we adore, which is why this Ella + Mila shade had to make the list.

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Londontown Pecan Pie ($16)

The hazy quality of pressed apple cider creates a beautiful warm orange that verges on rouge. This shade’s sweet caramel tinge is the perfect complement to a cup of cider.

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Manicurist Paris Brique ($14)

If you’ve ever had the pleasure of picking up a locally pressed, unfiltered gallon of apple cider, this is the color you’re probably thinking of. Nearly brown, this brick orange is the perfect tone.

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