I’m that person who, as soon as November 1 rolls around, is stripping my apartment of all its Halloween decor and going right into cozy season, complete with an episode of Gilmore Girls playing at all times and a warm candle burning on my bedside table. And that means I’m also thrilled to move on from my last spooky set to the November nail ideas I’ve had saved in my camera roll since, probably, August. I might be biased (because it’s my birth month), but November is my favorite time of year for manicures.
From animal prints to autumnal hues, there’s tons of chic fall nail inspiration to choose from. To find the best nail designs trending this November, I also tapped celebrity manicurists Sigourney Nuñez and John Avery for their insights and favorite nail ideas. From our coats and accessories, down to our manicures, “animal print has been huge this year,” explains Nuñez.
Nothing gets me into the fall spirit like spotting colorful foliage, which happens to be peaking in NYC right now. And these detailed leaf motifs bring that same seasonal beauty to your manicure, with intricate shapes and warm, earthy hues that feel perfectly suited for November. To recreate the look, start with a milky base, then paint on your favorite leaf shapes in a mix of fall-inspired colors.
Or why settle for just one color when you can opt for an entire striped French manicure inspired by your favorite cozy sweater?! And to amp up your classic chocolate brown, try topping it off with a reflective chrome layer for an elevated autumnal finish. Jasmine Hyman is the assistant beauty editor at Cosmo who covers all things nails—from the latest polish launches to new manicure trends.
For this story, she chatted with nail artists Sigourney Nuñez, John Avery, and Donna Charloff for their insight. Jasmine Hyman is the Assistant Beauty Editor at Cosmopolitan, where she writes about the latest beauty trends and must-have products. Her most prized beauty possessions are a meticulous skincare routine and salon blowouts.
You’ll also likely find her in bed reading a good book or endlessly scrolling TikTok (spoiler: it’s usually the latter) while listening to Harry Styles’ entire discography on repeat. Follow her on Insta to be inundated with pictures of her meals.
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