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You know it’s officially fall when everything starts turning pumpkin — your coffee, your candles, and yes, even your nails. And let’s be honest, there’s just something about pumpkin season that makes you wanna romanticize life a little extra.
Like suddenly, you’re craving apple cider, long walks in crunchy leaves, and scrolling Pinterest for the cutest nail inspo.
If you’re ready to ditch your summer shades and dip into something a little more cozy (and way more festive), you’re in the right place.
These pumpkin nail ideas are giving cozy girl era—from subtle and chic to full-blown PSL vibes.
1. Fall pumpkin nails
Think warm, toasty shades like burnt orange and brown. Add a cute pumpkin on one nail and a chic plaid design on another for the ultimate fall aesthetic. It’s like sweater weather for your fingertips.
2. mix ‘n’ match
Combine a checkerboard pattern, a dripping design, and abstract shapes to create a playful, artsy mix. Throw in a pumpkin or two, and voilà! You’ve just nailed the mix ’n’ match trend.
3. spiderweb nails
Attention, Halloween queens! This design has “spooky chic” written all over it. A white base with delicate black spiderwebs and an itty-bitty spider (or pumpkin) is an absolute vibe. Pro tip? Add a glossy finish for that extra wow factor.
4. pumpkin carved mani
Why carve pumpkins when you can paint them on your nails? Picture an orange base topped with black, adorable jack-o’-lantern faces. Cute, spooky, and guaranteed to make your cider-sipping selfies pop.
5. Halloween-themed nail art
Why stop at pumpkins when you can go all-out Halloween? Think ghosts, blood drips, spiderwebs, and autumnal patterns all on one set of nails. It’s like hosting a Halloween party… but on your hands.
6. Cute yet spooky nails
Minimalist vibes, but make them Halloween. A nude base with tiny accents like mini pumpkins, bats, or ghosts is Pinterest perfection.
7. Pick ’n’ Spook
A soft base mixed with shimmery pumpkins, ghostly designs, and a little spiderweb action makes for the perfect blend of spooky and sweet.
8. fall-themed mani
Warm, autumnal tones meet fall classics like pumpkins, leaves, and tiny stars. If you love fall (and, honestly, who doesn’t?), these nails are like a Thanksgiving feast for your fingertips.
9. pink pumpkin nails
Pink for fall? Groundbreaking. Pairing soft pink tones with a subtle pumpkin accent is unexpectedly chic and totally luxurious. It’s Barbie meets autumn, a combo we didn’t know we needed.
10. boo-tiful mismatch
These purple nails feature ghosts, spiderwebs, bats, and pumpkins. Bonus? Add a little glitter for that extra festive shine. It’s a low-key extra in the best way possible.
11. pumpkin French tips
French tips, but make them festive. Start with a nude or pink base, then draw a cute little pumpkin design on the tips. It’s a fresh twist on a classic style, perfect for low-effort but high-impact fall vibes.
12. checkered & pumpkins
Why choose between trending patterns and seasonal vibes? Combine a checkered design with adorable mini pumpkins for a playful, artsy look. Think warm browns and oranges with a pop of white for contrast.
13. trick or tip
Spooky, but chic. Think brown, orange, and nude tips featuring tiny pumpkins, spiderwebs, and ghosts. It’s like Halloween but make it classy.
14. haunted pumpkins
Spice up your mani with black pumpkins on a black base. Add a matte finish for that eerie, haunted vibe. It’s gothic glam at its finest.
15. Wickedly Squashed
This design features mix and match nail designs for halloween. Bonus points if you pair it wih glossy touches.
16. textured pumpkin tips
Give your French tips an autumnal twist by adding mini-textured pumpkins to the ends. Use white and golden stem for an effortlessly cozy vibe.
17. pumpkin & ghostface frenchies
Pumpkins and spooky movies? Yes, please. Paint tiny Ghostface masks and pumpkins on French tips. It’s cute, scary, and totally scream-worthy (pun intended).
18. checkered & pumpkin
Why pick a side when you can have both? Pair trendy checkered nails with adorable mini pumpkins for a playful, artsy vibe.
19. tortoiseshell pumpkins
Channel that fall energy with a tortoiseshell pumpkin accents. Warm amber and caramel hues make this design totally swoon-worthy and versatile for autumn.
20. sweater-weather mani
Imagine combining your favorite cozy knit sweater with teeny pumpkins. This textured mani uses soft knit-inspired designs paired with pastel pumpkin tips for the ultimate autumn flex.
21. cute pumpkin tips
Keep it simple (but adorable) with neutral nails and tiny pink pumpkin tips. Add minimal brown stems for extra charm. This look screams “pumpkins on pointe.”
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