18 Thanksgiving Nail Art Design Ideas You Can Wear All Fall Long

Autumn has a few givens: The leaves will fall (and we will jump in them), wine will be mulled (and we will drink it), and come Thanksgiving, there will be turkey (or tofurkey) on the table (and we will eat it). But what will your mani be? Get savvy with this season’s best nail art, from impossibly adorable gobblers to incredibly head-turning gradients as colorful as the changing leaves. Check out 18 of our favorite festive nail art designs below.

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Осенняя индейка с плитули 'A011 Leaves Are Fall-ing'  #whatsupnailsA011  #whatsupnails  от @whatsupnails В основе лак 1218 Асгард, раскрашивала 1122, 1133, 1158 от @masura.ru #nailsbykatenokr#uñasdecoradas#nagels#ojesizgezmeyenlerkulubu#ojelerim#showmethemani#nailitdaily#nailpro#nailshop#vernisaongles#körmök#weloveyournailart#esmalte#trendynails#paznokcie#prettynails#perfectnails#girlynailsdeluxe#крашучемхочу#тегсообществанейлру2018#nailtrends#masura#masuraasgard#autumnnails#fallnails#turkeynails#turkey#thanksgivingnails

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1. Gobble ‘Til You Wobble: If you look forward to Thanksgiving all year long, what better way to get in the festive spirit than with a turkey right at your fingertips?

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Autumnal abstract 🍁

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2. Fall Foliage: If a fleshed-out turkey isn’t quite your style, perhaps the changing leaves are. Instead of painting your nails with detailed foliage, try swiping on a few seasonally inspired strokes for a modern mani fit for festivities.

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Не отпускает меня Осень в этом году, наверное, потому что она выдалась на редкость теплой и насыщенной по краскам, особенно в области под Новосибом Идеальных лаков безумное количество, ну нет у меня того единственного, под разное настроение, событие и время года подходят совершенно разные лаки, это как еда - нет одной единственно-любимой. Но так как этого лака осталось полфлакона, наверное, это говорит о том, что я ему частенько отдаю предпочтение. Нежный оттенок с прекрасной голографией придется по сердцу многим. Для #luckyчетверг #luckyчетверг_perfecto от девчонок @violet_vel и @lanazax.nails при поддержке @masura.ru и @slider_bpwomen Рисунки с плитки Pumpkin Spice CjSLC-25 от @nailland10 В основе лак #masura 1004 "На моей Свадьбе будут пить Капучино" от @masura.ru и куча лаков в раскраске 1101, 1111, 1113, 1122, 1160, 1162, 1168, 1191, 1199 #nailsbykatenokr#uñasdecoradas#nagels#ojesizgezmeyenlerkulubu#ojelerim#showmethemani#nailitdaily#nailpro#nailshop#vernisaongles#körmök#weloveyournailart#esmalte#trendynails#paznokcie#prettynails#perfectnails#girlynailsdeluxe#крашучемхочу#тегсообществанейлру2018#nailtrends#autumnnails#fallnails#autumn#masuraatmyweddingwellbedrinkincappuccino#foxnails#pumpkinnails

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3. Feelin’ Foxy: Pumpkins aren’t the only thing that scream Thanksgiving; leaves, foxes, and chillier weather do too. And, since foxes happen to be the same color as everyone’s favorite gourd, it’s a mani match made in heaven.

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Pumpkin tips! 🎃 All hand painted using @cndworld shellac with: Nude Knickers, Powder My Nose, Desert Poppy, Palm Deco and Faux Fur. Inspired by the amazing @topknotnails and @nailthoughts 🖤

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4. Fairy Godmother-Approved: Take it from Cinderella (and her fairy godmother), there’s something so beautiful in simplicity. Instead of dousing your nails in color, try going nude and detailing your tips for a subtle seasonal look that appears fresh out of a fairytale.

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5. Seasonal Slay: Just because you don’t love over-the-top manicures doesn’t mean you can’t still get in on the Thanksgiving nail art trend. Take this matte mani for example. The flat jewel tones pair perfectly with a touch of gold foil to make for an appropriate festive fall nail look.

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6. Falling for Autumn: Embrace the beauty of falling leaves without getting caught in the cold? Yes, please.

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Такие яркие желуди. Я, если честно, ни разу их не пробовала, даже не помню, чтобы они у нас продавались. Девчонки, кто их пробовал, на что похоже? Слайдеры Feelin' Nutty #whatsupnailsP032  #whatsupnails  от @whatsupnails Слайдеры с плотным рисунком, поэтому в основе только прозрачная база #nailsbykatenokr#uñasdecoradas#nagels#ojesizgezmeyenlerkulubu#ojelerim#showmethemani#nailitdaily#nailpro#nailshop#vernisaongles#körmök#weloveyournailart#esmalte#trendynails#paznokcie#prettynails#perfectnails#girlynailsdeluxe#крашучемхочу#тегсообществанейлру2018#nailtrends#autumnnails#fallnails#fall#autumn#acornnails#nutnails

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7. Corny but Cute: Pumpkins aren’t the only plant to make a debut during Thanksgiving, which means there’s no time like the present to get a little corny with your nail art ideas.

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I mean how could we not?

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8. A Touch of Glitter: Combine matte, gloss, and glitter nails for a dreamy manicure that’s sure to turn heads.

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Давно уже хотела воплотить эту идею, но все не было подходящей плитки, вроде такой просто дизайн, а смотрится богоподобно. Стемпинг с плитки B033 "Does it look like I give a Fall" #whatsupnailsB033  #whatsupnails  от @whatsupnails В основе лак #masura 1122 "Рыжая-Бесстыжая" от @masura.ru #nailsbykatenokr#uñasdecoradas#nagels#ojesizgezmeyenlerkulubu#ojelerim#showmethemani#nailitdaily#nailpro#nailshop#vernisaongles#körmök#weloveyournailart#esmalte#trendynails#paznokcie#prettynails#perfectnails#girlynailsdeluxe#крашучемхочу#тегсообществанейлру2018#nailtrends#autumnnails#fallnails#fall#autumn#orangenails

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9. Maple Leaves: These sparkly maple leaves set such a cozy fall scene.

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Fall nails can still be bright! 🎃

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10. Pumpkin Patch: Here’s a design that will last you from Halloween all the way to Thanksgiving.

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Тыковки, ми-ми-ми, я тыквенный лудоман, они такие совершенные и вкусные. Слайдеры Pumpkin Deluxe  #whatsupnailsP034  #whatsupnails  от @whatsupnails Слайдеры с плотным рисунком, поэтому в основе только прозрачная база #nailsbykatenokr#uñasdecoradas#nagels#ojesizgezmeyenlerkulubu#ojelerim#showmethemani#nailitdaily#nailpro#nailshop#vernisaongles#körmök#weloveyournailart#esmalte#trendynails#paznokcie#prettynails#perfectnails#girlynailsdeluxe#крашучемхочу#тегсообществанейлру2018#nailtrends#autumnnails#fallnails#fall#autumn#pumpkin#pumpkinnails

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11. Graphic Decals: You don’t need to be a pro to rock next-level nails. Add Thanksgiving-themed decals to an orange mani and you’re good to go!

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Give me allllll the florals!! @sierrasnails_ inspired!

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12. Glitzy Holiday: Celebrate Thanksgiving with seasonal foliage, jewel tones, and (of course) lots of glitter.

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How cute are these little foxes?!

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13. Festive Fox: Craft a cute take on the negative space nail art trend with these foxy nudes.

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Jewels. A few of these colors are from the new @fbl_meghanly collection and I love them!

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14. Juxtaposed Jewel Tones: Instead of choosing just one shade, have fun with the whole palette to get in on the season’s top nail trend of mismatched nails.

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Так уютно и по-осеннему вышло Реверс с плитки B033 "Does it look like I give a Fall" #whatsupnailsB033  #whatsupnails  от @whatsupnails В основе лак #masura 1201 "Темный Фьюжн" раскрашивала реверс 1111, 1122, 1160, 1162, 1214 от @masura.ru #nailsbykatenokr#uñasdecoradas#nagels#ojesizgezmeyenlerkulubu#ojelerim#showmethemani#nailitdaily#nailpro#nailshop#vernisaongles#körmök#weloveyournailart#esmalte#trendynails#paznokcie#prettynails#perfectnails#girlynailsdeluxe#крашучемхочу#тегсообществанейлру2018#nailtrends#autumnnails#fallnails#fall#autumn#masurathedarkfusion#foxnails

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15. Outdoor Feels: Savor this special time of year: The crisp dusk sky, crunchy leaves, and chilly weather scream Thanksgiving.

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Индейка, плитуля второй. Реверсо-стемпинг с плитки B033 "Does it look like I give a Fall" #whatsupnailsB033  #whatsupnails  от @whatsupnails В основе лак #masura 1181 "Дождь из Жемчужин", раскрашивала 1004, 1046, 1110, 1111, 1143, 1162, 1176, 1216, 1219 от @masura.ru #nailsbykatenokr#uñasdecoradas#nagels#ojesizgezmeyenlerkulubu#ojelerim#showmethemani#nailitdaily#nailpro#nailshop#vernisaongles#körmök#weloveyournailart#esmalte#trendynails#paznokcie#prettynails#perfectnails#girlynailsdeluxe#крашучемхочу#тегсообществанейлру2018#nailtrends#autumnnails#fallnails#autumn#turkeynails#turkey#thanksgivingnails

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16. Set the Scene: Create a mini ode to Thanksgiving on your nails, complete with leaves, feathers, and even a turkey.

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Today was Orange Shirt Day at work. Orange Shirt Day is an event designed to educate people and promote awareness about the Indian residential school system and the impact this system had on Indigenous communities for more than a century in Canada. Lacking orange clothing, I wore #sunset by #goshnailpolish, with an accent of #pumpkinbutter by #Pahlish (it was a test batch) 🎃 #OrangeShirtDay

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17. Small Slice: Not much of a design gal? Make a nod to your favorite holiday dessert with this minimalist pumpkin pie-inspired mani.

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Осенние листочки в бордово-черном градиенте для #ЛайкопятницаРыжийVsБордо #Лайкопятница от девчонок @silestia88 и @aissandra при поддержке @masura.ru Реверс с плитули 'A011 Leaves Are Fall-ing'  #whatsupnailsA011  #whatsupnails  от @whatsupnails Микс лаков #kinetics KNP384 "Cold Days, Warms Hearts" и #masura 904-239 "Золотой рог Единорога", 904-107 "База Обсидиан" #nailsbykatenokr#uñasdecoradas#nagels#ojesizgezmeyenlerkulubu#ojelerim#showmethemani#nailitdaily#nailpro#nailshop#vernisaongles#körmök#weloveyournailart#esmalte#trendynails#paznokcie#prettynails#perfectnails#girlynailsdeluxe#крашучемхочу#тегсообществанейлру2018#nailtrends#autumnnails#fallnails#autumn

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18. Garnet and Leaves: Add leaves on top of an ombre garnet manicure for an instantly festive appeal.

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Originally published on November 6, 2014