These 25 Pumpkin Nail Ideas Are Basically Fall in a Manicure

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If there is one fruit or flavor that is symbolic for the fall season, it is pumpkin. From carving them for halloween, placing them as decor pieces around the house during fall and ordering our favorite beverages in pumpkin flavor (pumpkin spice latte, anyone?). If you are inspired this fall to not only indulge in all the fall uses of pumpkins that I have listed but to also wear it on your nails, I have got the perfect list for you.

Here is a list of 25 pumpkin nail ideas featuring all kinds of nail types including short or long nails with classy or edgy style to fit whatever style preference you have.

1. painted pumpkin nails

If you have a nail technician that is good at hand painted nail art, you should consider this hand painted pumpkin manicure. Orange pumpkins and leaves are drawn on a nude base and finished off with a glossy top coat for a super simple and classy nail design.

2. Bow and pumpkin nails

This medium to long square manicure pulls off a lenghty nail design without it looking tacky. The design feature plaid french tips with accents of 3D pumpkins, bows and flower petal nail art. It is such a creative execution of an edgy but feminine fall nail design.

3. Pumpkin nails with gold accents

What color themes scream fall than the combination of orange, brown, and gold? This fall nails features everything symbolic for fall, a knit pattern, pumpkin with gold highlights, a tree with bare branches and a plaid pattern which are all combined together for a cozy fall nail design that stands out.

4. Pumpkin Spice Latte nails

Do you always look forward to enjoying your pumpkin spice latte in the fall season? What could be more symbolic than a nail design that features your coffee cup and pumpkin art? The almond shape and short length of this manicure makes the design come out perfectly.

5. Pumpkin Stiletto nails

Looking for a bold stiletto nail design to rock this fall? This fall nails combine different checkered and plaid patterns with pumpkins and fall leaves art for a mix and match nail design that is cohesive.

6. Orange catseye Pumpkin nails

This super simple orange catseye nail features a pumpkin accent with gold outline. This is a simple glam fall nail that you can easily recreate yourself.

7. Pumpkin art and gold glitter nails

This super cute pumpkin and polker dot nails is fun-esque with the pumpkin design spread across each nail just like the polker dots. It is a simple nail design that you can easily replicate yourself.

8. Brown pumpkin nails

Elevate a rich brown nail design with a pumpkin accent art drawn over a white base on the ring finger. The middle finger also features bown polker dots over a white background for a cohesive nail design. The remaining nails are painted with a rich plain brown color.

9. Pumpkin and leaves nails

You can’t go wrong with a simple handpainted nail art like the one in this nail design that features pumpkin and leaves art drawn over a nude base. Other shades of brown and glitter are used for the other nails to adequately represent the richness of fall.

10. Pumpkin polker dot nails

Polker dot seems to be a recurring theme with our pumpkin nail ideas and this one is no different. The index finger and the ring finger are used for the accents with the ring finger featuring our pumpkin art and the index finger a plaid print. The rest of the nails are kept simple with white polker dots over orange and brown bases.

11. Brown pumpkin french tips nails

It is common knowledge that brown and gold is such a beautiful color combination and this nail design uses this combination to the fullest. The gold is used as outline for the brown tips and pumpkin art for them to stand out.

12. Glossy cateye Pumpkin nails

This list wouldn’t be complete without a catseye nail design and this one is perfect for fall with a pumpkin accent on the ring finger and a super glossy finish to elevate the nail design.

13. Orange pumpkin nails

Looking for a super simple orange fall nail, you might like this short simple nail with pumpkin art and glitter polish as highlight. This is also one of the easy DIY nails on the list. If you prefer short nails, you might like this one.

14. Pumpkin tips nails

A creative play on an otherwise plain pumpkin nail design is to paint the pumpkin at the tips of the nails. This gives it a french tip vibe without actually being one. The pumpkin details are bound to put you in the fall mood instantly.

15. Green pumpkin highlight nails

Looking for a colorful nail idea for fall that isn’t the typical browns and burgundy? Consider green. It is a color that balances richness and brightness at the same time. It also pairs really well with the orange pumpkin detail which is combined with a plaid print that combines all the colors used for the nails in the perfect accents.

16. Snoopy pumpkin nails

What screams cuteness like having snoopy holding a pumpkin inspired manicure? This nail design is further elevated with the polker dot french tip instead of a plain one. If you are looking for a fall manecure that stands out, you’ll definitely like this one.

17. Pumpkin Pie nails

Pumpkin pie, anyone? Don’t just enjoy the delicious treat this fall, have a manicure that reminds everyone of pumpkin pie too.

18. leopard print pumpkin nails

Are you keen on classy nails but also want them to stand out in a way that isn’t tacky, this fall maincure features a leopard print pumpkin that is done tastefully. The pumpkin outline made with metallic polish and the stars drawn on the nails, adds more character to the nail design.

19. Short pumpkin nails

This beautiful short plaid pumpkin nail design uses two typical fall colors; brown and orange combined with a beige base for a structured and far-from-boring nail design.

20. Pumpkin and bow nails

This simple short feminine fall nail design should be your choice if you love bows and polker dots. The pumpkin art on the ring finger add the perfect touch of fall.

21. Ghost and Pumpkin Almond nails

This list will be incomplete without a spooky nail idea for halloween. In this manicure, Ghost and pumpkin accents are painted over a nude base with a glittery orange polish used for the french tip. All these put together make for an elevated halloween manicure for a chic look.

22. Pumpkin details & checker accents

This beautiful mix and match almond fall nail design combines these rich fall colors in a combination of patterns that come together in a non tacky nor overwhelming way. For the girlies that are team short nails, here’s one I think you should screenshot for your next nail appointment this fall.

23. Burnt Orange 3D pumpkin nails

Looking for nails that make a statement this fall? You should definitely hop on the 3D nail trend this season. 3D pumpkin and fall leaves are drawn over this rich burnt orange base which is used for the rest of the nails to give a bright and rich pumpkin manicure.

24. Pink Pumpkin Glittery nails

If you want to indulge in the fall pumpkin nail designs but aren’t interested in the typical fall colors such as orange, you can definitely rock the pumpkin look in this pink combo pumpkin nail design that combines different shades of pink for the feminine girly.

25. Gold outline pumpkin nails

Immerse yourself in the spirit of fall with this gold-outlined pumpkin manicure. The nail arts brings style and the base brings simplicity to make for a breathtaking fall nail design.