Autumn is almost here, which means I’ve already done the following: switched from iced coffees to steaming lattes, screenshotted a dozen Halloween makeup ideas, and endlessly searched “autumn nail colours” to prep for my next nail appointment. And trust me when I say that you’ve got a ton of inspo to choose from. Whether you’re into the classics—like burgundy, black, plum, and nude nail polish—or you’re interested in trying something trendy (hiii, Halloween nails and chrome nail polish), you can trust that your autumn nails will be worthy of a selfie this year.

But before you make that next nail appointment or gather your at-home manicure kit, check this breakdown of the best autumn nail colours and autumn mani ideas of 2022, according to four celebrity manicurists and nail polish experts. I, for one, was planning on wearing vampy-red nail polish on repeat, but I might just have to try them all?!

Mustard-yellow nails for autumn

If you’re missing your bright yellow and green summer nail colors already, swap your neon hues for an equally bold shade, like this murky, mustard yellow from OPI that nail artist Galdina Jimenez says will be “the star shade of autumn.” Plus, it plays into the western rodeo trend we’re seeing across beauty and fashion this autumn (my cowboy boots are about to get so much love), which nail artist Tammy Taylor says is “versatile and effortlessly cool.”

“Glazed donut” nail trend for autumn

Yup, Hailey Bieber’s “glazed donut” nails aren’t going anywhere this autumn. This nail trend, aka the #GlazedDonutNails you’ve likely seen all over TikTok, generally involves a powder chrome topper, but you can get the same look at home with this top coat from Essie. Just make sure to add a coat of sheer white nail polish underneath (Hailey swears by OPI Funny Bunny, and I love JinSoon’s Dew) as a base for the shimmery top coat.

Denim-blue autumn nail colour

The nail polish I’m wearing as I type this? This muted, grey-blue from Jinsoon, which reminds me of pulling my jeans out of storage before the first day of autumn. It’s an easy way to wear blue as a neutral, or a great transition shade if you’re not ready to layer on the deep winter tones juuust yet.

Silver-chrome autumn nail trend

Chrome nails are about to be everywhere this autumn, says Rachel Apfel Glass, founder of GlossLab nail salons. It’s a futuristic and fun take on a neutral autumn nail colour. You can also try this hack for chrome nails at home: While your nail polish is still tacky after your first coat, pat your nails with loose silver eyeshadow, and then top it off with a glossy top coat.

Caramel-tan nails for autumn

Autumn is “a great time to experiment with earthy, brown tones for a striking, moody look,” says Glass. This tan nail polish has a warm caramel base, but it’s neutral enough that it won’t look too murky even if your skin tone is on the neutral or cool side.

Deep-navy autumn nails

If an intense black manicure isn’t exactly your ~vibe~ regardless of the season, try this dark-navy polish that’s almost black, but has a misty-blue undertone to keep it soft. It’ll give you all the spooky feels without requiring you to commit to such a stark shade.

Candy-red autumn nail colour

Red nail polish will always be a trend, but this autumn, expect to see this bright, glossy version everywhere, says Glass. She loves how a “fiery-red manicure spices up a simple autumn outfit, whether you’re looking to do a fun French mani or accent nail” with nail stickers.

Classic French manicure for autumn

I, for one, am here for the revival of the classic French manicure, which is both timeless and trendy this autumn. But if you can’t make it to a salon and don’t have a steady hand, opt for these French-tip, press-on nails from Glamnetic. They last longer than regular polish on my nails, and they already come with glue, meaning you have everything you need for a French manicure—no fussing with nail brushes or hacks required.

Black nails for autumn

There’s nothing like bold, black nail polish for autumn, whether in a monochromatic manicure (like, full Wednesday Addams in honor of the new show, ofc), in some Halloween-inspired nail art, or in a sharp French tip. Seriously—I don’t consider summer over until I’ve gotten a PSL and a cool-weather mani. Want to try two autumn trends in one? Coat your black nails with a matte top coat for some extra dimension.

Smokey-lilac nail polish for autumn

This smokey lilac nail colour is going to be everywhere this autumn, mark my words. It’s part of the OPI Scotland collection (hence the shade name Glas-glow) and looks super flattering on fair, medium, and dark skin tones. It’s soft, but it still has a ~rock ‘n’ roll edge~ to it (thanks to the grey undertone) that Taylor says will be a huge trend in autumn nail colours.

Burnt-coral nails for autumn

I used to think that coral nail polish only looked cute on fingers and toes during the summer months… and then I discovered this shimmery coral shade from Sally Hansen. Umm, y’all, it’s actually perfect for autumn. It has hints of red and orange (and not as much pink) that are giving me alllll the warm and spicy PSL vibes.

Via Cosmopolitan US