Thanksgiving Nail Art Ideas You Have to Try
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Thanksgiving Nail Art Ideas You Have to Try
Thanksgiving may only be one day of the year, but it serves as an important distinction, as well. Although you might be feeling jolly before the all-out feast, Thanksgiving is one of the official holiday season kickoffs—and that's worthy of a whole new manicure in our book. Below, 15 nail art ideas to try out for the end of November holiday, from designs bursting with autumnal aesthetics to subtler, minimalist manicures.
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1) Falling Leaves
Like a wrap dress and sensible flats, a leaf design is a no-brainer on Thanksgiving. However, a matte top coat makes this classic so much more modern.
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3) Two-Tone French Tips
Have you already mastered the DIY French tip? Spice it up with shades that ooze sweater weather vibes, like a bold red and pumpkin-y nude.
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5) Abstract Art
Go with your favorite fall hues—think warm peaches and toasted golds—then draw on a line here and a dot there. Really, just let your inner artist have at it.
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7) Pass The Cranberry Sauce
For the nail art newbies, this abstract design is approachable enough to attempt at home. It's never a bad idea to add one more cranberry-red nail polish to your collection, either.
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9) Butter Yellow
Sunshine yellow and deep gold are the most overlooked fall-leaf colors, honestly. Opt for a combo of both for an unexpected manicure you can wear well beyond Thanksgiving.
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11) Fall Flowers
Who says you have to retire your florals as soon as the weather turns chilly? Follow this tutorial, including its color palette, for a daisy design that's both retro and autumnal.
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13) Thanksgiving Skittles
Give the rainbow manicure trend a twist by incorporating a fall color palette. Double up on the same shade twice, like this deep brown, for a "I Put A Lot Of Thought Into This" look.
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15) Water Marbled Leaves
We'll be the first to admit water marbling your nails is trickier than it looks. So, keep the painterly effect to just one or two nails as accents, then go with a punchy orange for the rest—you'll thank us later.
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17) Turkey Time
Look, sometimes you just want to paint a turkey on your nails. We get it. Elevate the design with an outlined French tip in classic white and coordinated feather hues.
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19) Low-Key Holiday
And on the opposite end of the spectrum, there's the lacquerista who only thinks of black, gold, and white around the holidays—all season long. If that's you, opt for this gilded approach with a warm nude base under pops of texture and sparkle.
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21) Cozy Up
Flannels, for fall? Groundbreaking. Except, when you can pull off this intricate-looking plaid design on your own, they definitely are.
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23) Pumpkin Spicy
The subtle variations in orange tones and shimmer/creme textures absolutely count as nail art, in our opinion. File your nails into sleek square shapes to go the extra mile.
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25) Leaf It To Me
Instead of going with a literal leaf, try sponging on different shades from nature. Then, finish with thin green "veins" to give the appearance of fallen foliage.
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27) Tortoiseshell Chic
Since the classic tortoiseshell pattern borrows from autumn's color palette, this pretty design is still on-point. Take the design only halfway down your nail, and finish it with a brighter, painted-on band.
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29) Apple Picking
Have you already showed up to dinner with turkeys and leaves on your nails before? This apple manicure is a juicy take on fall that's still heavy on the nail art.
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Because cranberry sauce is a gorgeous color.
