STRAIGHT FROM THE CATWALK TO YOUR FINGERTIPS

Autumn brings cooler temperatures, shorter days and a whole host of new beauty trends. The season’s top nail trends are about welcoming cosy neutrals, moody hues and high-drama metallics. Whether you boldly embrace looks or seek a subtle alternative, here’s your autumn/winter nail inspo to see you through to Halloween festivities and the party season beyond.

There’s no reason not to carry your favourite summer polish into autumn, but with these six autumn nail trends, you might just look forward to those shorter days.

1. RICH HUES

Inspired by russet foliage and seasonal spices, decadent palettes of mulberry, oxblood, and espresso bring a luxurious edge to any manicure. These dreamy darks deserve to drench the nail, but for a more subtle finish, try a fresh twist on French.

Our top picks for this trend:

• Coco Crème – A chocolate brown crème nail polish
• Roasted Chestnut – A dark burgundy crème fast-drying nail polish
• Decadent Brownie – A dark chocolate brown crème fast-drying nail polish
• Full of Drama – A rich burgundy red crème fast-drying nail polish
• Enigma Colour – An aged mahogany brown fast-drying nail polish

2. METALLICS & FOIL ACCENTS

Golden metallics and high-shine foil accents add a futuristic flash to fingertips, in an ode to castle core. Opt for opulence with reflective accents or go all out Y2K and douse the nails in gilded glam.

Our top picks for this trend:

• Mint Eclipse – A Reflective icy teal metallic nail polish
• Candelabra – A golden metallic bronze nail polish
• Madame Rouge – A metallic bronze red fast-drying nail polish
• Ruby Shine – A shimmery cranberry red fast-drying nail polish
• White Crystal – A frosted iridescent silver nail polish

3. GOTHIC GLAM

Moody manis reign supreme, biting with a vampy edge and casting a mystic charm. Think inky blacks and royal purples; these colours scream spooky season, but we’ll be rocking them all autumn long. Incorporate these tones into trending nail art or wear as a classic paint to lean into grunge glam.

Our top picks for this trend:

• Purple Elderberry – A dark purple crème nail polish
• Phantom – A dark purple fast-drying nail polish
• Onyx – A jet black crème fast-drying nail polish
• Bewitched – A deep dark purple crème fast-drying nail polish

4. BURNT CARAMEL NEUTRALS

Cosy up with 70s inspired toasty taupes, warm honeys and spiced nudes. Try the skittle mani effect (paint each nail a slightly different shade of the same palette) or master the easy art of the caramel swirl nail. A trend reminiscent of slow Sundays spent in comforting cashmere.

Our top picks for this trend:

• Extravaganza – A dusky coral fast-drying nail polish
• Fudge Cake – A rosy brown crème fast-drying nail polish
• Chocolate Roulade – A metallic chocolate brown fast-drying nail polish

5. DEEP SEA SHADES

Dive into the ocean’s depths with stormy blues, jewel-toned teals and seaweed greens. A cool twist on the seasonal classics, accompanying misty mornings and long shadowed afternoons.

Our top picks for this trend:

• Nightfall – A shimmering dark sapphire blue nail polish
• Scandi-Navy – A dark navy blue crème fast-drying nail polish
• Emerald Studded – A shimmery holly green fast-drying nail polish
• Sage Potion – A muted sage green fast-drying nail polish
• Rich Meadow – A dark green crème with a black undertone
• Baltic Blue – A slate blue crème fast-drying nail polish

6. PUMPKIN GLAZED

Be anything but basic with tones of glowing amber and baked terracotta. Cinnamon and nutmeg deliver a swirl of warmth. Why not try layering your favourite pumpkin-spiced polishes to create a look that’s uniquely you?

Our top picks for this trend:

• Solar Bronze – A radiant bronze copper metallic nail polish
• Happily Ever After – A iridescent apricot fast-drying nail polish
• Inca Jewels – A metallic light bronze fast-drying nail polish
• Mystic Maple – A warm rustic orange fast-drying nail polish