Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Woman & Home
Woman & Home
Lifestyle
Sennen Prickett

From cherry to soft mocha, these are the 12 autumn nail looks you'll soon be seeing everywhere

A collage featuring autumn nail designs: on the left is a hand with mocha-brown nails by nail artist Mateja Novakovic (@matejanova), and in the middle and right is a hand with soapy pink nails and bright red nails by nail artist Julia Diogo (@paintedbyjools) in a white-grey template with two nail polish spills. .

As a new season approaches, it's only natural to yearn for a change, whether that be in your home decor, wardrobe or choice of manicure. When that season is autumn, especially, the latter definitely tends to top our list of priorities, as luxe and moody hues replace sunny brights - coaxing us to the salon sooner rather than later...

So far, the 2026 nail trends have been nothing short of abundant, with summer alone welcoming stylish and juicy looks like sorbet nails and shimmery, aquatic marine manicures, along with many more vibrant looks. But as the countdown to September begins, we can't help but feel a pull towards richer shades - the sort that will perfectly complement cooler days, trench coats and soft knit jumpers. Think wine-like burgundy hues, burnt oranges and soft creams and browns. In fact, we're already seeing a few of these warmer, more autumnal shades emerging.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.