10 Pumpkin Spice Nail Ideas To Try This Autumn

By Charlie Colville

3 months ago

We have a latte love for this quirky nail trend


It’s official: pumpkin spice season has arrived. And when you’re not spicing up your usual coffee order, rearranging your home decor or changing up your hair colour, why not turn your attention to a seasonally apt manicure? It’s all about pumpkin spice nails at the salon this autumn.

What Are Pumpkin Spice Nails?

‘Pumpkin spice nails essentially channel those bold orange shades associated with fall,’ explains Lynn Mason, a nail expert at Mavala. ‘But they’re also characterised by rich, earthy tones. Think burnt orange, cinnamon, nutmeg, deep browns and creamy whites. These colours are not only reminiscent of the spices themselves but also mirror the fall foliage and cosy aesthetics of autumn.’

@thenaillologist Pumpkin spice marbled nails for autumn/winter 🍂🤎✨ Such an easy way to create a gorgeous, professional looking design 😋 Step by step description: • after applying your builder gel base, select the colours you want in your marble • put blobs of each colour onto your mixing palette and swirl them into each other • apply a layer of blooming gel to the nail (this one is from @Madam Glam NY ) and don’t cure •pick up the swirled gel using a flat brush and drag across the nail • leave the colours to bloom out until you are happy and then cure for 60 seconds • apply a no wipe top coat and cure for 60 seconds #marblenails #nailtutorial #autumnnails #winternails #brownnails ♬ original sound – gilmore girls

And with autumn just around the corner, we can finally settle into the season’s guiltiest pleasure. Searches for pumpkin spice nails have once again hit peak popularity on Google, while over on TikTok over 65 million posts have amassed under #fallnails and another 65 million under #orangenailsart.

Can You Request Them At The Salon?

Pumpkin nails are easy enough to ask for at the salon – especially if you’re only after a solid colour manicure. Simply ask your  nail tech for an autumnal shade, like the ones listed by Lynn above.

If you want to push the boat out with some nail art, then be prepared to be more specific with your request. Bring in reference images and have a clear idea of the artwork, finish and nail shape you want.

How To Recreate The Look At Home

When it comes to slid colour, you can simply recreate pumpkin spice nails by apply an orange or earthy polish. There isn’t a specific shade attached to this trend, which gives you the freedom to find one that best suits your skin tone and preferences. ‘What’s great about this trend is its versatility,’ agrees Lyn. ‘From matte finishes to glossy, glitter-infused topcoats, these shades can be adapted to suit different moods, styles, and skin tones.’


Pumpkin spice nail polish bottle

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You can also quickly elevate your pumpkin spice manicure by combining it with another booming trend: chrome nails. You can get an idea of the process in the below video by @amberjhnails_ on TikTok:

@amberjhnails_ Sunset chrome🌅✨ Chrome powder linked in storefront in bio #chromenails #orangenails #nails #biab #summernails #thegelbottle #nailtrends #nailtutorial ♬ Summer Rain – Le Parody & Gizmo Varillas

To achieve this look, apply your polish as usual and, once dry, rub chrome powder over the top. Seal it all in with a top coat and you’re good to go.

Pumpkin Spice Manicure Ideas For Autumn

1. Solid Pumpkin Nails

 

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2. Latte Manicure

 

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3. Ombre Shimmer

 

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4. Glass Nails

 

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5. Modern French

6. Cat Eye

7. Mix & Match

8. Pumpkin Swirl

 

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9. Colour Scale

 

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10. Spice Swirls

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