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6 Nail Polish Colours to Embrace This Fall
Get inspired by nature’s changing colours for a fall-ready manicure.
After indulging in bright and pastel nail colours this spring and summer, fall is all about rich, deep hues and soft neutrals. The shades we’re coveting the most: chocolate-y browns, eggplant purples, mustard yellows, and mossy greens, not to mention nudes and tans. Add texture to your manicure by playing around with different finishes: a matte mani evokes the softness of your favourite scarves and sweaters, while an iridescent top coat worn over a dark hue is the perfect way to adapt the viral glazed donut nail trend for fall. Without further ado, here are six nail polish colours to sport this season.
Nail Polish in Saffron, Kure Bazaar
There’s no need to turn your back on vibrant colours just because summer is over. This saffron yellow shade screams fall and does a fantastic job of brightening up your entire look in one fell swoop.
Price:$24
Nail Lacquer in Force of Nature, Essie
Green is really having a moment in everything fashion, beauty, and home décor and it’s still very much on trend this fall. We love this olive shade which feels sophisticated and has a nice, soothing quality.
Price: $13.50
Infinite Shine 2 Long-Wear Lacquer in Claydreaming, OPI
This creamy brownish-purple lacquer instantly adds a huge dose of refinement to your look. It’s an ideal choice for adding interest to your seasonal wardrobe, especially if you’re big on neutrals.
Price: $16.40
Miracle Gel Top Coat Activator in Unicorn 106, Sally Hansen
After becoming insanely popular this summer, the glazed donut nail trend continues to be everywhere you turn this fall, but in a delicious-looking chocolate-y version. The key: layering this iridescent top coat over your fave brown hue.
Price: $15.50
Nail Polish in Naturels, BKIND
This exquisite terracotta polish conjures the prettily coloured neighbourhood trees and instantly livens up your fall look, while remaining neutral enough to pair with pretty much anything in your wardrobe.
Price: $16
Ultra HD SNAP! One-Coat Nail Polish in So Shady, Revlon
Once fall rolls around, we can’t wait to paint our nails dark berry- and wine-inspired hues. This creamy Bordeaux polish quenches our thirst for deep, rich colour and dries lightning fast, too.
Price: $8.29
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