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The holiday season is now upon us. There’s something about the festivity of the holidays that lends excitement to this time of year.
Planning out nail designs is no doubt great throughout the year, but there’s something about nail art designs during the holiday season that brings a little extra cheer.
Nails for Thanksgiving are no exception to this general rule. Thanksgiving nail art may be a bit less obvious than other holidays.
Thanksgiving Nail Ideas
The best way to emulate Thanksgiving nail designs is to find inspiration from the fall season, the holiday itself, or even the food ( pumpkin pie anyone?)
Whether you prefer short and simple or long and shaped, pumpkin orange or a warm yellow shade, there’s a little something for everyone at the Thanksgiving table.
The warm tones of the season associated with autumn are a great starting point for many Thanksgiving manicure ideas, including intricate nail art, or subtle ombré in earthy hues.
Scroll below for Thanksgiving nail ideas for the perfect finishing touch for your family gathering.
Fallen Leaves
Earthy tones and fall leaves are a subtle way to celebrate the season of Thanksgiving.
A deep burgundy or rich chocolate create a festive feeling as the two autumn shades that come to mind.
It is the perfect way to celebrate the end of the fall foliage- a last hurrah before we shift into the shades and trends of winter.
Fall Florals
Floral nails are usually associated with the spring season, but that doesn’t mean the design should be relegated to the warmer seasons.
The key for bringing them into the autumn season are to choose colors that evoke the season.
A bright orange polish, mustard yellow, and a cool orange come together to bring this fall floral design to life.
Pumpkin Spice
Gourds give off serious Thanksgiving vibes.
If pumpkins are your jam, go literal with your Thanksgiving nail art. Pumpkin nail designs range in size and frequency.
There are cute pumpkin designs that are delicate, perfect for those who prefer minimal designs. Pumpkin accent nails are a fun way to celebrate the season, aside orange and beige solid nails.
Autumnal Glitter
Glitter is the perfect fun touch to any manicure, but they are the perfect accent a holiday manicure needs.
Glitter nails are especially popular around the holidays, thanks to their glitz and glam. Jazz up Thanksgiving nail designs by reaching for a glittery number.
Combine a nude base or burgundy nails with some golden glitter for a wow-worthy Thanksgiving manicure. Top off Thanksgiving designs, like fall leaves or turkey nail art, with chunky glitter in an autumnal color palette.
Turkey Nails
Turkeys are Thanksgiving staples that adorn the center of each table. Nails don’t get much more Thanksgiving inspired than turkey nail art.
Turkeys make for undeniably cute thanksgiving nails. Have your manicure be the center of attention with this adorably festive design.
Play with different turkey designs when coming up with your Thanksgiving nail ideas. An almost cartoonish design gives a manicure a playful, fun vibe.
Shades Of Fall
Maybe you want to stick to clean matte nails? Whether it be for long or short nails, sticking to a singular color is an easy way to achieve Thanksgiving magic without designs.
Shades of autumnal red, green, orange, purple, and brown make for a sophisticated color palette when put together.
Hues of wine, caramel and orange – are reminiscent of the palette of trees at peak fall foliage – making it the perfect look for anyone looking for a simple, but compliment worthy manicure.
These shades work especially well for those who prefer a minimalist manicure.
Playful Aura / Ombre
Instead of going for a traditional, singular color try the ultra-popular ombré or aura look.
Utilizing a gradient feature, use your favorite Thanksgiving nail colors to add warmth to your manicure.
The ethereal aura nail trend features blurred orbs of color in the center of the nail that seamlessly blends into another color. Stick to rich colors for the season.
