12 French Nails – Fresh Autumn Manicure Ideas
Colorful French tips are a vibrant twist on the classic manicure that replaces the traditional white with bold, eye-catching hues. This playful variation allows you to experiment with a spectrum of colors, from bright neon shades to soft pastels, making your nails a fun and stylish statement piece.
French manicure aren’t exactly groundbreaking but for autumn 2024 it’s all about embracing a real depth of colour. “Brown nails are trending this season for a go-with-anything neutral look that still feels modern,” says session manicurist Ami Streets. “My personal preference for this trend is rich milk and dark chocolate colours, which look so opulent and luxurious.” Recreate this seasonal style from The Mani Club using Zoya Nail Polish in Tasha, a deep mocha shade with a hint of shimmer.
French tips won’t ever go out of style but Stokes suggests embracing a new colourway when moving into autumn. “To make them more on-trend for this season, try a rich, dark shade like purple, burgundy or brown for espresso tips,” explains Stokes. It’s easy to recreate at home, too. Just apply a thin line of colour at the very tip of your nail — Orly Breathable Nail Polish in Double Espresso, works well — and finish with an ultra-glossy top coat to recreate the shine of Harriet Westmoreland’s chocolate French tips.
Khaki nails
A shift towards earthier tones feels natural in autumn and khaki nails are a cool take on this pared-back colour palette. “Drawing inspiration from the deep, verdant shades of the forest, khaki brings an unexpected elegance,” explains Juanita Huber-Millet, founder and creative director at Townhouse. For an even more on-trend take on the colour, make like Bryony Howell and team it with a shiny chrome finish. Achieve the look at home with Manucurist’s Green Nail Polish in Khaki
There is never a shortage of nail trends from which to take inspiration, and 2024 has been no exception so far. From barely there nail tints to more experimental French tips, we’ve seen an abundance of cool nail colours and deconstructed designs springing from salons this year. And something about the arrival of a new season makes us so excited for a fresh manicure — and the autumn nail trends that are already emerging certainly don’t disappoint.
Whether you’re looking to embrace a darker colour palette in line with the changing weather or want to dip your toe into playful animal print, nail artists have been busy dreaming up an array of autumnal manicure trends for the coming season. Ahead, they share their predictions of the specific shades and coolest nail art that everyone will be asking for imminently.