Wanna DIY Your Autumn Manicure? Try One of These Fall Nail Polish Colors

I already saw this warm, rusty brown shade—aptly named pumpkin pie nails—on Dakota Johnson and lost it. It’s the perfect embodiment of fall on your fingers. This iteration from Sally Hansen goes on smooth with only two coats.You can’t get through fall without a burgundy nail moment. But I especially love the trendy “cherry noir” color, as seen recently on Anne Hathaway. Think of dark cherry, then make it even darker—that’s “Malaga Wine.”Advertisement - Continue Reading BelowNot all fall nail colors have to be dark and moody. Take this clay shade from Essie for a spin. It’s ruddy and muted, which feels autumnal without requiring any of the usual depth.Cool-toned makeup isn’t the only thing that’s back. A grayed-out, ashy nail color feels extremely unique this fall.Advertisement - Continue Reading BelowChocolate brown is the color of fall, according to Cosmo’s fashion editors. These Essie Gel Couture polishes are also incredible. They last for a full week on your nails and have that shiny, gel-like finish, all without needing the UV lamp.Jammy influences are everywhere this fall, from sparkling jam perfumes to plummy nails. It’s one step below all those deep burgundy shades, giving that fall feeling while still having a saturated color.Advertisement - Continue Reading BelowA dark, almost-black nail polish always looks cool. “Midnight Mantra” from OPI has just enough blue undertones that it looks navy, even from far away.Beth Gillette is the beauty editor at Cosmopolitan, where she covers skincare, makeup, hair, nails, and more across digital and print. She can generally be found in bright eyeshadow furiously typing her latest feature or hemming and hawing about a new product you "have to try." Prior to Cosmopolitan, she wrote and edited beauty content as an Editor at The Everygirl for four years. Follow her on Instagram for makeup selfies and a new hair 'do every few months.