Fall Trend Alert: Orange Nail Polish Is the New Neutral

And not just for Halloween anymore.

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Published: Sep 21, 2024

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With fall finally on our doorstep, we all need a mani refresh. We see orange everywhere now that the leaves are turning. There's pumpkin spice cold foam, doorstep pumpkins and autumn auburn hair colors. We're even seeing orange nails. That's right, we're calling it: orange nail polish is a neutral now.

Why Orange?

Aside from being one of the dominant colors of fall, deep oranges with warm tones of terracotta or rust are an excellent accent color to the season's top looks. Camel, denim and suede look fantastic when set off against these shades. We think they'll look extra sweet wrapped around your coffee cup, too.

That said, this trend can still work perfectly with a pastel orange or one that leans more towards a yellow. The trick is to find a shade that works with your fall wardrobe. The blue of denim is right across the color wheel from orange, making them ideal complements. As we break out our favorite jeans, it's time to find the orange nail polish that brings our looks together.

The Nail Polish Trends to Try This Season

Fall is the perfect time to mix up your mani. Plus, there are a ton of gorgeous trends to choose from. From the adorable Halloween-themed looks to celebrate the season, to the bold neutrals taking over as new money nails, there's something for everyone. You can adopt these orange nail polish shades to some of these trends for a quick, spooky mani. Or, you can add a chrome topper for a stand-out new money look.

And if you're in the mood for something more minimalist, give the latest JLo look a try! Mannequin nails are the skin tone-matching manicure for anyone looking for a subtle way to elongate their fingers.

The Fall Orange Nail Polish Shades We Love

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Manicurist Paris in Abricot ($14)

A soft pastel orange, this is a sweet and soft entry into the fall season. The formula has the effect of gel polish without the lamp and provides an ultra-glossy finish.

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manucurist nail polish in abricot

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Olive & June in Canyon ($8)

Inspired by the "grandest of canyons," this desert orange is the perfect balance between bright and warm. This quick-drying polish has a mirror-like shine with a beautiful finish.

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olive and june in canyon

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Habit Cosmetics Nail Polish in Tandoori ($12)

This orange paprika creme is a rich shade that unexpectedly goes with everything. It come in a 21-free formula that's Halal-certified.

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Habit Cosmetics Nail Polish in Tandoori ($12)

Habit Cosmetics Nail Polish Tandoori

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Nailberry in Decadence ($21)

Bright, bold and lively, this polish is much more versatile than you might imagine. It looks equally impeccable when paired with a black evening dress or daytime denim.

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Nailberry in Decadence

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Addiction Tokyo in Slow Summer ($19)

This warm terracotta is a perfect fall neutral. The high-gloss and flexible formula resists cracks, peeling and chipping, and allows oxygen to permeate for nail breathability.

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Londontown in Bee's Knees

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Londontown in Bee's Knees ($16)

This yellow-orange burns like a warm fire, and the gel-like finish is enriched with a unique blend of vitamins and minerals that enhance healing and nail health.

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Londontown in Bee's Knees

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Dior Le Vernis in Rouge Cinéma ($32)

A rich red-orange color that's akin to a ripe blood orange, this color is denim's new best friend. A gorgeous take on a neutral, this formula protects nails with extracts of peony and pistachio.

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