We are in the age of pumpkin spice nail season and it isn’t just about coffee. There are pumpkin spice tank tops, pumpkin spice lip looks and eyeshadow, and pumpkin spice code on all of your coffee orders, and the spicy orange hue has permeated our closets and our beauty cabinets just as much.
On the flip side, do you really want to invest in the color as a part of your long-term wardrobe? But if you don’t, you can ride the wave of the trend with your own pumpkin spice nails. Applied rather loosely, the label is used to refer to any and all manicures done using pumpkin colored polishes.
Pumpkin spice polish comes in solid coats of color or as accents, and either way makes your manicure a must-see this fall. Looking for a little inspiration on how to wear it? Read on for a bevy of pumpkin spice nail inspiration for the most perfect fall mani.
To get your PSL polish in a slightly spicier take, celebrity nail artist Jin Soon Choi says to pick a warm brown lacquer with a hint of orange. She suggests: “Celebrate the cozy comfort of fall with an earthy, opaque orange-brown polish.”
Contents
- 1 01. Solid Pumpkin Spice Nails
- 2 02. Bright Pumpkin Spice Nails
- 3 03. Pumpkin Spice Swatch Nails
- 4 04. Shiny vs. Matte PSL Skittle Nails
- 5 05. Subtle Fall Sponge Nails
- 6 06. Chrome Pumpkin Tips
- 7 07. Tortoiseshell Pumpkin Nails
- 8 08. Pumpkin Spice Mix-n-Match Nails
- 9 09. Pumpkin Spice Swirl Nails
- 10 10. High-Contrast PSL Marble Nails
- 11 Conclusion
01. Solid Pumpkin Spice Nails
To get your PSL polish in a slightly spicier take, celebrity nail artist Jin Soon Choi says to pick a warm brown lacquer with a hint of orange. She suggests: “Celebrate the cozy comfort of fall with an earthy, opaque orange-brown polish.”
02. Bright Pumpkin Spice Nails
More pumpkin and less spice, please? Nail artist Laura Malarkey did this go bright with your polish.
03. Pumpkin Spice Swatch Nails
That’s this pumpkin spice nail color right here. It’s warm orange. like all things fall—jack-o-lanterns and falling leaves. We really like the abstract swatch overlay on the tips, too. If it’s fine lining that you need, you can DIY the look using a fine lining nail art brush.
04. Shiny vs. Matte PSL Skittle Nails
The real question is, which high shine top coat is to be your favorite or will you go full fall with a matte finish? Choi says, Why choose? Or you can wear a glossy top coat on one hand with matte on the other hand, or you can do accented nails.
05. Subtle Fall Sponge Nails
DIY sponge nail designs are surprisingly easy and sure, much more beautiful than you can imagine with that simple technique. The result is a beautiful, soft effect in which a ‘subtle blend of warm orange, brown and red clay shades’ captures the essence of fall, says Choi. “One unique look is created with the sponged technique.”
06. Chrome Pumpkin Tips
Malarkey suggests if you want a more literal pumpkin spice nail look, book a nail art appointment. “We want to really lean into the pumpkin spirit,” she says. “The literal nail look of a pumpkin can get you from first official poke or pumpkin beer to Halloween to warm up Thanksgiving.”
07. Tortoiseshell Pumpkin Nails
I love how literally pumpkin nails but was hoping for a smidge more demure? And go with a milky nude base plus tortoiseshell print gourds. It’s a cool 2 for 1 autumnal nail look that’s all the rage.
08. Pumpkin Spice Mix-n-Match Nails
There’s nothing we love more than a mix-n-match mani and this pumpkin spice-coded one is festive and fun. ‘A fun way to spice up your pumpkin spice mani,’ says Nailing Hollywood CEO Mazz Hanna. “With mix and match sets, there are endless color and nail art design options .”
09. Pumpkin Spice Swirl Nails
Without a doubt, a swirled manicure is a mainstay for 2024 and here is proof that this design just works as well with autumn tones as it does in summery, bright shades. ‘All year my swirl manis with negative space trend because the colors can be swapped out according to the season’s palettes,’ Hanna says. This trend seemed like it was going to die off, but Morgan put a fall twist on it and the tones in this mani make me think of a cozy pumpkin spice latte.
10. High-Contrast PSL Marble Nails
Choi suggests creating a mesmerizing effect by swirling pumpkin-inspired colors on accent nails to have a touch of the pumpkin spice latte. You can skip the mess of the true watercolor technique by just dotting the high contrast colors onto a pumpkin base with a dotting tool.
Conclusion
With that in mind, these 10 absolutely adorable pumpkin spice nail designs nail exactly how you should be feeling when it comes to fall 2024. The designs are varied, taking from warm, rich tones to playing with patterns, the way you express the season and your own style. If you’re hanging with the pumpkin patches or staying cozy inside at home, these nail art ideas will be that little something extra to give your nails that extra autumny feel. And that’s all she wrote—so, go grab your favorite shades and get creative with your nails to show off the beauty of fall! Happy decorating!