The Ultimate Fall Nail Guide

As the sun begins to take a backseat to cool breezes and we anticipate the transition of the leaves from a plush vibrant green to mesmerizing shades of burgundy and orange; as we begin to trade in our open toe sandals and back bearing dresses for leather boots, cashmere scarves, and oversized sweaters. One thing is for certain… cooler temperatures bring warmer nail colors!

Dark, opulent colors compliment the textures and styles of the fall season beautifully. This is the time to don hues of plum and burgundy, deep grays, rich browns and everything in between! Regal colors like deep hues of blue bring color to neutral clothing palettes and rich golds add an element of sophistication. Our nails are an extension and expression of our style and there is SUCH an array of nail shapes, polish colors, and techniques available for you to express your own unique personality. Check out some info and ideas for getting  the ultimate fall nails!

Brands like OPI provide tools via their website to help you find a desired color. Go to OPI’s “Try on This Color” here.  Nicole by OPI has a fun nail phone app also. Check it out here. If you want to make a quick trip to the drugstore for polish, brands like Revlon and Essie offer diverse fall colors for low prices. Revlon’s “Vixen” and Essie’s “Carry On” are great fall colors. Velvet and Caviar Manicures via Ciate nails are indeed one way to secure a one of a kind nail manicure. There are different colors available that are perfect for the fall season; and while there are different ways to recreate these textures via DIY methods, Ciate’ remains an innovative leader in nail care and design. You can buy Ciate’s products online at Ciate here or Sephora.com.

InSTYLE’s current issue includes a feature called “Hot Tips” in which step-by-step instructions are provided for getting 3 beautifully unique custom nail art designs.  My favorite featured design… “Lapis of Luxury” and here is how you obtain this elegant look. Perfect for Fall!

Products used in “Lapis of Luxury” are MAC Cosmetics Nail Lacquer in Spirit of Truth ($16; maccosmetics.com) and Art Club by Color Club Gold Foil Flakes ($5; shopcolorclub.com). For those interested in buying more expensive polishes, Sephora.com carries various designer and exclusive brands. Brands like NARS, Chanel, Dior, and YSL consistently offer collections filled with a range of colors for the season. Here are some choices from these brands, plus others to help get your nails Fall ready!