23 November Nail Ideas for Thanksgiving and Beyond (2024)

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Somehow, some way, November is upon us. While that means that Thanksgiving meal planning, holiday shopping, and Black Friday sales are undoubtedly top of mind, we're here to remind you that November is also a super fun month for pretty fall manicures. This year, our mood board is filled with unique takes on French tips, autumn color palettes, and more.

To show you the many, many ways you can outfit your nails for the month, we rounded up nearly two dozen November nail art ideas to try in the days and weeks to come. Scroll on to find your next manicure.

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Foliage-Inspired French Tips

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Instead of sticking leaf decals on your nails, why not fully embrace fall foliage hues with a multicolor French mani? Here, nail artist Brittney Ellen used Mooncat Getting Even Nail Primer ($13) and Mooncat Nail Lacquer ($15) in the shades Sand Viper, Bootlegger, Dark Horse, Whiskey Sunrise, and Fool's Gold.

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Green and Brown Squiggle Nails

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Brown and green are quintessential autumn colors, so this tri-tone nail look is spot-on for the season. If you have a steady hand, you can trace on the squiggly swirls with a fine-lining nail art brush—otherwise, book a nail appointment to perfect the look.

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Burnt Orange Leopard Nails

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These half-and-half leopard nails (or tortoiseshell, depending on how you view them) are a great November nail art idea. The pumpkin-colored stripe makes it even better.

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Toasted Marshmallow Nails

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Hoping to see a sweet potato casserole on your Thanksgiving table? Embrace the vibes of the sweet treat with this toasted marshmallow-inspired mani. To get the look, start with an ombré brown and cream base, then top it off with crisp white French tips. Finish with a matte top coat, like the Olive & June Matte Top Coat ($9).

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Chrome Mushroom Nails

Chrome nails are among the most popular 2023 manicure trends, so this mushroom-accented iteration is a fabulous choice for November. It's earthy, autumnal, and chic all at once.

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Green Water Marble Nails

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The leaves may be transforming before our eyes, but earthy green hues remain a staple color of autumn—and, as such, of November nail art ideas. To DIY this pretty mani, check out our guide to water marble nails.

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Mismatched Aura Nails

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Aura nails are another major 2023 mani trend, so this muted, earthy nail look makes for a perfect November set. To DIY aura nails at home, paint your nails with your preferred base color. Then, paint a sponge in that same color with a dot of your aura hue in the middle; sponge it on and use a small angled brush to touch up the edges.

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Gold Foil Nails

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Gold foil nails are impossibly chic, not to mention perfect for the overall November aesthetic. You can DIY this look at home by pressing gold foil (such as these Gold Leaf Flakes, $6) onto your nails and encasing them with a glossy top coat.

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Autumn Pop Art Skittle Nails

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Pop art nails may be too juvenile for some preferences, but in an autumn color palette and surrounded by thin black lines, they can look quite elevated. The trick to mastering any comic book-inspired manicure is using black lines and white dots to create a cartoonish effect.

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Milk Chocolate French Tips

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Square nails turn heads all on their own, but in a pretty milk chocolate color palette with caramel gold accents, they're even more eye-catching.

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Cranberry Cuticles

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Cranberry doesn't just work well in Thanksgiving side dishes and co*cktails—it's great on nails, too. Here, bright red and burgundy unite for a vibrant November mani we can't stop swooning over.

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Chocolate Double French Mani

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The rich chocolate brown polish makes this double French manicure look downright delectable. The exact shade used here is Gelcare's UV Gel Nail Polish ($20) in Coffee.

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Brown Ember Nails

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To embrace the season's cozy warmth on your nails, consider a metallic brown manicure—like the one above—that seems to glow. This exact nail look was created using a combination of Mooncat Nail Lacquers ($15) in the shades Dark Horse and Bootlegger.

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Abstract Terrazzo Nails

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Prefer more of an abstract nail look? This terrazzo manicure might be just what you're looking for.

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Teal and Mustard Art Deco French Mani

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Teal and mustard scream November. This unusual French mani combines the warm and cool colors, perfectly encapsulating the month's vibe.

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Matte Green French Mani

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Remember, just because the leaves are shades of red, yellow, orange, and brown doesn't mean that shades of green don't still work for November. Case in point: This multicolor matte green French mani, topped with chic gold squiggles.

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Snakeskin Square Tips

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The long, square shape of this manicure offers plenty of room to show off a snakeskin print. Given the intricacy of the design, you'll likely need an appointment with a pro to perfect the look.

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Autumn Mismatched Nails

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Your nails don't have to be uniform to look beautiful this November. Just look at this mismatched mani featuring shades of burnt orange, gold, and shimmering black. Gorgeous, no?

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Geometric Skittle French Tips

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Tired of classic French tips but don't want to cover your nails in color? Consider a geometric skittle French mani like the one above.

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Brown Checkerboard Nails

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Checkerboard nails have been everywhere this year, so this two-tone brown manicure is a fitting November nail look.

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Deer Print Nails

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While we're on the topic of shades of brown, check out this ombré brown and tan nail look featuring cute white deer spots. To DIY the print, start with a brown, tan, and white ombré base and top it off with white dots.

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Burgundy Art Deco Nails

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Rich burgundy nail polish is another quality choice for November. To jazz it up a bit, opt for a shimmery finish and black art deco-inspired accents.

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Orange Glow Nails

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Orange might be most closely associated with October and Halloween, but we say the glowing hue works just as well for November. To recreate this aura nail look, you'll need essie Expressie Quickdry Nail Polish ($10) in the shades Outside the Lines and Send a Message.

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FAQs

What nail color is good in November? ›

Most gravitate toward rich, cozy shades like mauve, chocolate brown, midnight blue or emerald green for the fall, but the sky's the limit.

What is the trending nail color for Thanksgiving? ›

Deep reds, classic, reds, and cinnamon reds all have their place at the Thanksgiving table. This warm orange red puts a spiced spin on the classic.

What is the nail color for fall 23? ›

Key Colors

Brown: The perfect neutral shade for the fall and winter time, brown is truly having a moment right now. Ranging from soft, creamy latte shades to deep, enticing chocolate tones.. this color is sure to have something to offer everyone this season.

What color nails for Thanksgiving dip? ›

Warm shades like mustard yellow and russet orange can be striking on warm-toned individuals. Also, consider earthy brown and copper to capture the essence of deep autumn. Cool undertones and fair or rosy complexions can rock a different set of Thanksgiving nail colors.

What colors are for November? ›

Yellow, Gold and Red are November colors, yellow is primary November color. Yellow color is derived from the November Birthstone Topaz.

Can you wear white nail polish in November? ›

A white nail is a winter classic—and can also can help warm up your skin tone. “By winter, many of us have lost our summer glow. Wearing white nail polish can add a tiny bit of color back into our skin,” says celebrity manicurist and educator Mimi D.

What is the most popular color for Thanksgiving? ›

Much like red and green symbolize Christmas, Thanksgiving has its own set of special hues. While, technically, just about any color can be incorporated into a Thanksgiving table setting or holiday theme, the Thanksgiving color scheme most people associate with Turkey Day is orange, brown, red and yellow.

What is the color of your toes for Thanksgiving? ›

Champagne pearl, rusty orange, hunter green, chocolate brown and rich burgundy. This color palette is perfect for any Thanksgiving manicured look you may have planned.

What is the most attractive nail color? ›

In a representative survey, the German Paint Institute found that men generally likeblue , but also likegray , black and brown . Both sexes like green about equally, while women are more likely to like red ,yellow ,beige and orange .

What nail Colour is trending now? ›

While we're used to seeing pastels and floral-inspired colors in the spring, this year, spring nail colors are bolder and brighter. Think fiery reds, splashy blues, and even vivid yellows alongside classic springtime hues like lavender and pink.

What toenail polish goes with everything? ›

What Bold Color Nail Polish Goes With Everything? If you want something bolder, a soft, green-like sage will do the trick. (Kind of like the most versatile jacket color.) A sage toenail polish will work with black, brown, soft pink pinks, medium blues, dark blues, orange, white, yellow, and grey.

What color nails are best between Thanksgiving and Christmas? ›

Rich tones of brown, green, orange, black, and gray create a flowing river effect, making the nails appear longer (and super festive).

What are the fall nail colors? ›

Fall nail colors include warm brown, rusty orange, burgundy red, earthy green, ocean blue and many others.

Is dip color better than gel? ›

"Gel polish provides flexibility which may feel more natural and is great on healthy natural nails. Weak or damaged nails that need more strength may prefer the hardness of dip powder," says Di Lullo. So, if you're using your hands a lot, dip powder should be your go-to, as it's also more scratch-resistant than gel.

What nail color is trendy for fall? ›

Fall nail colors include warm brown, rusty orange, burgundy red, earthy green, ocean blue and many others.

What is the best nail color for fall? ›

Bordeaux, reds and deep violets

On a manicure, these colors will add a glamorous and elegant touch to any autumn outfit and are all perfect for many occasions: formal events, festive celebrations or casual, cozy days. Dark Pansy, Red Cherry, Pomegranate & Violetta : The must haves of the season!

What Colour nails look good in winter? ›

Winter nail colors in particular are known to be cooler, richer, and more muted than other seasons of the year. The most popular winter nail colors include dark purples, intense blues, luxurious golds, and deep forest greens, according to Rianna Basurto, director of marketing and brand development at Bellacures.

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