20 Stunning Fall Gel Nail Designs for 2024: Autumn-Inspired Ideas for All Nail Lengths

Anna 21 July 2024Last Updated: 21 July 2024

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When it comes to nail art, fall is the season that truly allows for creativity to shine. The colors of autumn leaves, the cozy sweaters, and even the Halloween festivities provide endless inspiration for unique and stylish nail designs. In this article, we’ll explore some of the most stunning fall gel nail designs for 2024, offering insights from a professional manicurist, a list of necessary supplies, and practical DIY instructions. Get ready to be inspired by these autumnal masterpieces!

Autumn Tree Art

As a professional manicurist, I adore the simplicity and elegance of this autumn tree design. The neutral base highlights the intricate black branches and the single white leaf, creating a stunning contrast that captures the essence of fall. This design is perfect for those who prefer a minimalist yet artistic look.

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Consumables:

Base coat: OPI Natural Nail Base Coat
Nude gel polish: Essie Gel Couture in ‘Pre-Show Jitters’
Black gel polish: Gelish Soak-Off Gel Polish in ‘Black Shadow’

White gel polish: OPI GelColor in ‘Alpine Snow’
Fine nail art brush: Modelones Nail Art Brushes
Top coat: Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat

DIY Instructions:

Apply a base coat to protect your nails.
Paint your nails with two coats of nude gel polish.

Use the fine nail art brush to draw the branches with black gel polish.
Add a single white leaf to one of the branches.
Seal your design with a top coat.

Geometric Elegance

This geometric design is a sophisticated take on fall nail art. The combination of earthy brown tones with sleek black outlines creates a modern and chic look that is both versatile and trendy. Ideal for short nails, this design adds a touch of elegance to any autumn outfit.

Consumables:

Base coat: Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Base Coat

Brown gel polish: CND Vinylux Long Wear Polish in ‘Cream Puff’
Black gel polish: Beetles Gel Polish in ‘Blackout’
Nail striping tape: ArtClub Nail Art Striping Tape

Top coat: Essie Gel Couture Top Coat

DIY Instructions:

Apply a base coat to your nails.

Paint your nails with two coats of brown gel polish.
Use nail striping tape to create geometric patterns.
Fill in the patterns with black gel polish.

Remove the tape and finish with a top coat.

Green and Cream Waves

For a fresh and earthy look, this green and cream wave design is perfect. The subtle green waves against a creamy background create a serene and natural feel, making it a cute and easy design to wear throughout the autumn season.

Consumables:

Base coat: Orly Bonder Basecoat
Cream gel polish: Essie Gel Couture in ‘Wrap Party’
Green gel polish: OPI GelColor in ‘This Isn’t Greenland’

Fine nail art brush: Winstonia Nail Art Brush Set
Top coat: Gellen Top Coat

DIY Instructions:

Apply a base coat to your nails.
Paint your nails with two coats of cream gel polish.
Using a fine nail art brush, create wavy lines with green gel polish.

Seal the design with a top coat.

Mint Mesh with Silver Accent

This mint mesh design with a silver accent is a unique and trendy choice for fall. The mint green base with a mesh pattern and a touch of silver offers a playful yet sophisticated look. It’s a great option for those who enjoy a pop of color in their autumn nail designs.

Consumables:

Base coat: Zoya Anchor Basecoat
Mint green gel polish: Essie Gel Couture in ‘Mint Candy Apple’
Silver gel polish: Sally Hansen Miracle Gel in ‘Game of Chromes’

Nail art mesh stencil: Twinkled T Stencil Mesh
Top coat: INM Out the Door Top Coat

DIY Instructions:

Apply a base coat to your nails.
Paint your nails with two coats of mint green gel polish.
Place the mesh stencil over your nails and apply a layer of silver gel polish.

Remove the stencil and apply a top coat to finish.

Mint Leopard Print

Leopard print is always in style, and this mint version is perfect for fall. The bold black spots against a mint green background create a striking and fun design that is sure to turn heads. This cute and easy design is great for both short and long nails.

Consumables:

Base coat: Deborah Lippmann Hard Rock Base and Top Coat
Mint green gel polish: OPI GelColor in ‘Gargantuan Green Grape’
Black gel polish: Essie Gel Couture in ‘Licorice’

Dotting tool: Makartt Dotting Tools Set
Top coat: Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat

DIY Instructions:

Apply a base coat to your nails.
Paint your nails with two coats of mint green gel polish.
Use a dotting tool to create leopard spots with black gel polish.

Finish with a top coat to seal the design.

Holographic Autumn Sparkle

This holographic fall design is an absolute showstopper. The dark brown base with a shimmering, holographic overlay captures the rich, warm tones of autumn. It’s perfect for those who want to add a touch of glamour to their fall look.

Consumables:

Base coat: OPI Natural Nail Base Coat
Dark brown gel polish: CND Shellac in ‘Fedora’
Holographic top coat: ILNP ‘Mega (L)’

Fine glitter: NYK1 Super Fine Holographic Glitter
Top coat: Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat

DIY Instructions:

Apply a base coat to protect your nails.
Paint your nails with two coats of dark brown gel polish.
Apply a holographic top coat to each nail.

Add a fine layer of holographic glitter while the top coat is still wet.
Seal your design with a top coat for extra shine and durability.

Burgundy and Gold Elegance

Burgundy and gold are classic fall colors, and this design combines them beautifully. The matte burgundy nails paired with a shiny pink accent nail adorned with gold foil create a sophisticated and luxurious look, ideal for both everyday wear and special occasions.

Consumables:

Base coat: Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Base Coat
Burgundy gel polish: Essie Gel Couture in ‘Bordeaux’

Pink gel polish: OPI GelColor in ‘Mod About You’
Gold foil flakes: Modelones Gold Foil Nail Art Flakes
Matte top coat: OPI Matte Top Coat

Glossy top coat: Essie Gel Couture Top Coat

DIY Instructions:

Apply a base coat to your nails.

Paint your nails with two coats of burgundy gel polish, except for the accent nails, which should be painted pink.
Apply gold foil flakes to the accent nails.
Seal the burgundy nails with a matte top coat and the pink nails with a glossy top coat.

Earthy Fall Tones

This design features a beautiful mix of earthy fall colors in a unique, abstract pattern. The combination of green, orange, and cream with a matte finish makes for a cute and cozy autumn look. It’s a perfect choice for those who love artistic and bold designs.

Consumables:

Base coat: Orly Bonder Basecoat

Green gel polish: OPI GelColor in ‘This Isn’t Greenland’
Orange gel polish: Essie Gel Couture in ‘Playing Koi’
Cream gel polish: CND Vinylux in ‘Cream Puff’

Fine nail art brush: Winstonia Nail Art Brush Set
Matte top coat: Essie Matte About You Top Coat

DIY Instructions:

Apply a base coat to your nails.
Paint your nails with two coats of cream gel polish.
Using a fine nail art brush, create abstract shapes with green and orange gel polish.

Seal the design with a matte top coat.

Tiger Stripe and Foil Combo

This design combines the wild allure of tiger stripes with the elegance of gold foil. The black and white stripes on a nude base, accented with gold foil, create a striking and edgy look that’s perfect for the adventurous at heart.

Consumables:

Base coat: Deborah Lippmann Hard Rock Base and Top Coat
Nude gel polish: OPI GelColor in ‘Samoan Sand’
Black gel polish: Essie Gel Couture in ‘Licorice’

Gold foil flakes: Twinkled T Gold Foil Nail Art Flakes
Fine nail art brush: Makartt Nail Art Brush Set
Top coat: Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat

DIY Instructions:

Apply a base coat to your nails.
Paint your nails with two coats of nude gel polish.

Using a fine nail art brush, create tiger stripes with black gel polish.
Apply gold foil flakes to add an extra touch of glam.
Finish with a top coat to seal the design.

Autumn Leaf Art

This delicate design features small, intricate leaves in black against a soft nude background. It’s a simple yet elegant representation of the autumn season, perfect for those who prefer a more understated look.

Consumables:

Base coat: Zoya Anchor Basecoat

Nude gel polish: Essie Gel Couture in ‘Fairy Tailor’
Black gel polish: OPI GelColor in ‘Black Onyx’
Fine nail art brush: Winstonia Nail Art Brush Set

Top coat: INM Out the Door Top Coat

DIY Instructions:

Apply a base coat to your nails.

Paint your nails with two coats of nude gel polish.
Using a fine nail art brush, draw small leaves with black gel polish.
Seal the design with a top coat.

Vibrant Autumn Stripes

This vibrant autumn design features bold orange nails with a unique accent nail that combines orange and gold stripes on a creamy base. It’s a playful and bright look, perfect for capturing the energetic spirit of fall.

Consumables:

Base coat: OPI Natural Nail Base Coat

Orange gel polish: Essie Gel Couture in ‘Tangerine Tease’
Cream gel polish: OPI GelColor in ‘Samoan Sand’
Gold striping tape: ArtClub Nail Art Striping Tape in Gold

Top coat: Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat

DIY Instructions:

Apply a base coat to protect your nails.

Paint your nails with two coats of orange gel polish.
For the accent nail, paint it with two coats of cream gel polish.
Apply gold striping tape vertically down the middle of the accent nail.

Add an orange stripe on one side of the gold tape.
Seal the design with a top coat for a glossy finish.

Golden Geode Glam

This stunning design combines a delicate nude base with bold gold and black geode-inspired accents. The luxurious gold outlines and scattered black dots create a sophisticated and artistic look, ideal for those who want to add a touch of elegance to their fall manicure.

Consumables:

Base coat: Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Base Coat
Nude gel polish: Essie Gel Couture in ‘Fairy Tailor’

Gold gel polish: Sally Hansen Miracle Gel in ‘Game of Chromes’
Black gel polish: Essie Gel Couture in ‘Licorice’
Fine nail art brush: Winstonia Nail Art Brush Set

Top coat: Essie Gel Couture Top Coat

DIY Instructions:

Apply a base coat to your nails.

Paint your nails with two coats of nude gel polish.
Use a fine nail art brush to create geode shapes with gold gel polish.
Add black dots to enhance the geode effect.

Finish with a top coat to seal and protect your design.

Abstract Floral Elegance

This design features a chic combination of black and nude nails with abstract floral accents. The delicate yellow and black floral patterns on a nude base create a sophisticated and stylish look that’s perfect for autumn.

Consumables:

Base coat: Orly Bonder Basecoat
Nude gel polish: OPI GelColor in ‘Put it in Neutral’
Black gel polish: Essie Gel Couture in ‘Licorice’
Yellow gel polish: OPI GelColor in ‘Sun, Sea, and Sand in My Pants’
Fine nail art brush: Winstonia Nail Art Brush Set
Top coat: Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat

DIY Instructions:

Apply a base coat to your nails.
Paint some nails with two coats of nude gel polish and others with black gel polish.
Use a fine nail art brush to create abstract floral patterns with yellow and black gel polish on the nude nails.
Seal the design with a top coat for a smooth and glossy finish.

Blue and Gold Abstract

This design combines cool blue tones with striking gold accents for a modern and artistic look. The abstract gold foil against the blue background makes for a stunning and unique fall manicure.

Consumables:

Base coat: Zoya Anchor Basecoat
Blue gel polish: Essie Gel Couture in ‘Bobbing for Baubles’
Gold foil flakes: Modelones Gold Foil Nail Art Flakes
Fine nail art brush: Makartt Nail Art Brush Set
Top coat: INM Out the Door Top Coat

DIY Instructions:

Apply a base coat to your nails.
Paint your nails with two coats of blue gel polish.
Use a fine nail art brush to apply gold foil flakes in an abstract pattern.
Finish with a top coat to seal the design and add shine.

Rainy Day Effect

This design captures the essence of a rainy autumn day with its gray base and realistic raindrop effect. It’s a subtle yet artistic look that is perfect for the fall season.

Consumables:

Base coat: Deborah Lippmann Hard Rock Base and Top Coat
Gray gel polish: OPI GelColor in ‘Suzi – The First Lady of Nails’
White gel polish: Essie Gel Couture in ‘Blanc’
Dotting tool: Makartt Dotting Tools Set
Top coat: Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat

DIY Instructions:

Apply a base coat to your nails.
Paint your nails with two coats of gray gel polish.
Use a dotting tool to create raindrop shapes with white gel polish.
Seal the design with a top coat for a glossy finish.

Textured White Elegance

This design features a textured white base with subtle gold accents, creating an elegant and sophisticated look. The 3D texture adds depth and interest, making it perfect for a chic autumn manicure.

Consumables:

Base coat: OPI Natural Nail Base Coat
White gel polish: Essie Gel Couture in ‘Blanc’
Gold foil: Twinkled T Gold Foil Nail Art Flakes
Texture gel: Gelish 3D Art Gel in ‘White’
Top coat: Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat

DIY Instructions:

Apply a base coat to protect your nails.
Paint your nails with two coats of white gel polish.
Use the texture gel to create a 3D effect on the nails.
Add gold foil accents randomly on the nails.
Seal the design with a top coat for a glossy finish.

Delicate Floral Accent

This design features a soft, pearly base with delicate floral accents on a few nails. The flowers in shades of beige and brown add a touch of autumn charm, making it a cute and understated design.

Consumables:

Base coat: Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Base Coat
Pearly white gel polish: OPI GelColor in ‘Kyoto Pearl’
Floral decals: Makartt Nail Art Decals
Top coat: Essie Gel Couture Top Coat

DIY Instructions:

Apply a base coat to your nails.
Paint your nails with two coats of pearly white gel polish.
Apply the floral decals to the accent nails.
Seal the design with a top coat for a smooth finish.

Neon Orange with Leaf Pattern

This vibrant neon orange design with a white leaf pattern is perfect for those who want to stand out. The bold color and intricate leaf details capture the essence of autumn in a fun and energetic way.

Consumables:

Base coat: Orly Bonder Basecoat
Neon orange gel polish: Essie Gel Couture in ‘Bright Cider’
White gel polish: OPI GelColor in ‘Alpine Snow’
Fine nail art brush: Winstonia Nail Art Brush Set
Top coat: Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat

DIY Instructions:

Apply a base coat to your nails.
Paint your nails with two coats of neon orange gel polish.
Use a fine nail art brush to draw the leaf pattern with white gel polish on one or two nails.
Seal the design with a top coat for extra shine.

Halloween Chic

This Halloween-inspired design features a mix of bright orange, black tree silhouettes, and a touch of glitter. It’s a playful and festive look perfect for the spooky season.

Consumables:

Base coat: Zoya Anchor Basecoat
Orange gel polish: Essie Gel Couture in ‘Playing Koi’
Black gel polish: Sally Hansen Miracle Gel in ‘Blacky O’
Glitter gel polish: OPI GelColor in ‘This Gown Needs a Crown’
Fine nail art brush: Makartt Nail Art Brush Set
Top coat: INM Out the Door Top Coat

DIY Instructions:

Apply a base coat to your nails.
Paint some nails with orange gel polish, others with black, and one or two with glitter gel polish.
Use a fine nail art brush to paint tree silhouettes with black gel polish on the orange nails.
Finish with a top coat to protect the design and add shine.

Elegant Gray Marble

This elegant design features a gray base with a marble effect. The subtle black swirls create a sophisticated look that is perfect for autumn. It’s a classy and timeless design suitable for any occasion.