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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at U Mich chapter.

As the leaves and the air crisp up and fall is upon us, it’s time to shift from all those colorful summer nail sets to earthy, warm tones for fall. 2024 brings us a variety of amazing nail trends that will capture the essence of autumn perfectly. Here are a few of my favorite classic fall nail ideas! 

Chrome Red: This fall season, chrome red stands out with boldness and sophistication. The shiny, reflective finish of chrome adds a fun twist to your classic red nail set. The warmth of autumn can be captured with chrome red nails, which carries you through perfectly from everyday wear to special celebrations. 

Deep Orange Chrome: Similar to chrome red, deep orange chrome captures the essence of Halloween; the vibrant shade combines the traditional autumnal orange with a shiny, metallic finish. To make it more fancy, you can add a subtle nail design on top, like leaves or small pumpkins. 

Chocolate: A rich, chocolate brown is a great statement color for fall. These nails can either be kept simple or styled up by adding gold or copper accents for a warmer look. Chocolate brown nails encapsulate the feeling of wearing cozy sweaters and drinking hot cocoa.  

Forest Green: A rich, deep green color is an essential for the fall season. During fall, we typically embrace colors found in nature, so earthy tones like forest green are a must. To spice up your green nails, you can add gold or silver accents.

Classic French Tips with a Fall Color: Instead of just sticking with a classic white French manicure, you can take your nail game to the next level by using darker shades, like deep orange, chocolate brown, or forest green. This take on the French manicure maintains its classic sophistication and adds a seasonal flair!

With the fall season upon us, it’s the right time to have fun with nail art! From warm earthy tones to metallics and chrome to finish it off, there are so many nail trends for 2024, offering so many ways to express your vibe this autumn. Whether you’re deciding to keep your nails cozy with warm tones or mixing metallics with chrome, the beauty of the season can be captured with your manicure.

Kate Levy

U Mich '26

Kate Levy is a rising junior at the University of Michigan studying Communications & Media from Los Angeles, California. Her favorite hobbies include reading, practicing meditation, taking boxing classes with friends, journaling, and watching movies!