Three Gradient-Style Nail Looks Using Fall’s Hottest Colors as Inspiration September 22 is when autumn officially begins (sigh). There’s no reason to wait if you’re eager to pull out your cozy sweaters and fall décor.
Let’s bring in the harvest season early by replacing warm weather hues with shades that replicate foliage, beginning with your nail polish.
While wearing a pumpkin-spice manicure is fun, I suggest experimenting with smoky reds, chilly grays, and chocolate brown hues. This year, try creating gradient manicure looks inspired by fall by using a different shade of color on each nail.
Look 1: Summer is turning leaves Three Gradient-Style Nail Looks Using Fall’s Hottest Colors as Inspiration
Will you genuinely miss the summer of 2020? Celebrate the arrival of a new season with gradient nail art that honors the evolving foliage that defines October and November.
Shades Required:
- Smith & Cult: Mannequin Moves with Nail Lacquer
- Color Me Curious nail lacquer by Smith & Cult
- Tang Bang’s Smith & Cult Nail Lacquer
- Smith & Cult Darjeeling Darling Nail Lacquer
- Bitter Bitch nail lacquer by Smith & Cult
Actions:
- On your thumb, apply Mannequin Moves or a caramel-colored makeup.
- On your index finger, apply Color Me Curious or a golden yellow tint.
- On your middle finger, apply Tang Bang or a burnt orange color.
- On your ring finger, use Darjeeling Darling or a shade of forest green.
- On your pinky, apply Bitter Bitch or a chocolate brown color.
Look #2: Harvest-themed red
In honor of grape harvest season, which takes place in the Northern Hemisphere between August and October, choose for rich, smokey red wines.
Shades Required:
- Smith & Cult: Love Lust Lost Nail Lacquer
- Smoke Red Tom Ford Nail Lacquer
- Bordeaux Lust nail lacquer by Tom Ford
- Tom Ford Plum Noir Nail Lacquer
- Bitter Bitch nail lacquer by Tom Ford
Actions:
- On your thumb, apply Love Lust Lost or an opaque rose hue.
- Apply a shade of red wine or Smoke Red to your index finger.
- On your middle finger, apply Bordeaux Lust or a deep red color.
- On your ring finger, use Plum Noir or a rich red grape color.
- On your pinky, apply Bitter Bitch or a chocolate brown color.
Look #3: A New Shade of Gray
Wear a variety of chilly grays that are reminiscent of San Francisco’s foggy autumn mornings, which is where Beautylish is based!
Shades Required:
- Sugarette Smith & Cult Nail Lacquer
- Smith & Cult Nail Polish in the Fortress on Fifth Avenue
- Smith & Cult Unscene Nail Lacquer
- Doe My Dear Smith & Cult Nail Lacquer
- Smith & Cult: Stockholm Syndrome Nail Lacquer
Actions:
- On your thumb, apply Sugarette or a cold white makeup.
- On your index finger, apply Frosted Gray or 5th Ave Fortress.
- Put metallic gray or unsightly on your middle finger.
- Put some grayish taupe or Doe My Dear on your ring finger.
- Put some elephant gray or Stockholm syndrome on your pinky.
- Autumn Sunset Ombre: Capture the essence of a fall sunset with a gradient from deep burgundy to burnt orange. Start with a burgundy base on the tips, transitioning to a warm orange in the middle, and ending with a golden yellow near the cuticles. This look mimics the beautiful hues of an autumn evening sky, adding warmth and depth to your nails.
- Forest Foliage Fade: Embrace the earthy tones of fall foliage by blending shades of green, brown, and gold. Begin with a dark forest green at the base, fading into a rich chocolate brown, and finishing with a shimmering gold at the tips. This combination reflects the changing leaves and brings a touch of nature’s elegance to your fingertips.
- Pumpkin Spice Gradient: Celebrate the quintessential fall flavor with a gradient inspired by pumpkin spice. Start with a creamy pumpkin orange at the base, transitioning to a soft cinnamon brown, and ending with a pale beige near the tips. This cozy, warm look is perfect for the season, evoking the comforting feel of fall spices and baked goods.
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