If summer is the Elle Woods of nail-polish colors — bright, fun, the perfect accoutrement to holding fuzzy pink pens — then fall is the Rachel Green. It’s simple, understated, and cool as hell . . . and definitely more likely to travel to Central Perk than Harvard Law School for a man. (Winter is Wednesday Addams, if you were curious, for obvious reasons.)
Over the last year or so, we’ve seen the return of minimalist beauty, which is perfectly up Rachel’s (and everyone else’s, it seems) alley. Yes, we took a short break for brat summer, but now, we’re back acting demure and mindful. And guess what? The upcoming fall season’s biggest nail-polish trends are definitely sticking to that theme.
“While we love nail art, this fall we’re seeing a shift to more muted looks and sophisticated solids,” Michelle Nguyen, founder of Paris Lash Academy, tells PS. If you aren’t a fan of keeping things simple and instead like your nails to be a little more out-of-the-box and in-your-face, not to worry. There are plenty of maximalist options to keep on your radar over the coming months.
Ahead, we break down the best fall nail colors you’re about to see everywhere. Keep scrolling to peep our predictions and shop the products needed to make your nails the envy of everyone in the room.
Experts Featured in This Article
Michelle Nguyen is the founder of Paris Lash Academy.
Jan Arnold is the co-founder of CND.
Rachel Apfel Glass is the founder of Glosslab.