5 Earthy Nail Colors to Try for Autumn

One of the perks of being a beauty editor is having insight into what trends are coming down the pike before they become mainstream. We’ve noticed a common thread through the pitches and products for fall that suggests earthy nail colors will be the biggest manicure trend of the season.

Co-founder of CND Jan Arnold says that energy and emotion are what’s driving nail trends right now. “Tapping into yours will give you the confidence to experiment!” CND, Hermès Beaute and Nails.INC all predict that rich earthy tones will be popular this fall. If you’re looking for cozy, earthy shades perfect for autumn, we’ve got a few recommendations.

Earthy nail colors for fall

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Clay

Terracotta nails are trending and we love how dynamic the shade can be from a burnt orange hue to a more neutral color.

One’s to try: Essie Rocky Rose ($10), Jinsoon Earth Clay ($18), Olive & June Americano ($8), Lights Lacquer Mrs. Bennet ($11)

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Moss Green

Mossy greens are a bit lighter and brighter than the classic olive and camo greens we often see during the fall. Take inspiration from the earth beneath you and go with a memorable moss green shade for your next manicure.

One’s to try: Essie Win Me Over ($10), Olive & June WKF ($9), CND Shellac Plantbound ($17), Chanel Cavalier Seul ($32)

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Aubergine

Deep purples are always popular during the fall and winter, but we’re predicting a peak in dark aubergine purples with a hint of brightness to them so you can still easily tell them apart from black nail polish.

One’s to try: CND Shellac Purplexity ($17), Olive & June SD ($9), OPI Dark Cherry Chutney ($12), ZOYA Leighton ($12)

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Desert rose

Dusty desert rose melts a touch of pink into brown for a deeper neutral shade to replace the summer classics. Side note: we also think this shade would look amazing with a French tip.

One’s to try: Dior Dune ($32), Butter London Mum’s the Word ($18), Londontown Lakur Mudslide ($16), Addiction Tokyo ($19)

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Driftwood

Beachy hues are often left behind as the summer drifts out to sea but this darker taupe shade is a great transitional shade.

One’s to try: Tenoverten Canal($14), Gucci Annabel Rose ($35), Ella+Mila of the Earth ($11), Hermès Gris Étoupe ($57)