Even years after leaving school days behind, August still feels like a great moment to start over and refresh. The peak of summer heat meets the anticipation for cooler weather and fall favorites, and that makes this month a major transitional period. For your manicure, that means embracing key autumn shades while keeping color bright and sunny. From baked clay reds to syrupy browns and latte shades, these are the perfect shades to take you from summer to fall. Get standout color that's as gorgeous in major heatwaves as it is in a cozy coffee house, with all the longevity and wear of your favorite gel.
The Best Gel Nail Polish Shades for August
For the summer/fall transition.
- Rowan LynamAbout NewBeauty

Rowan Lynam
Instagram
We may earn commission from links on this page. Each product featured has been vetted and chosen by our editors.
Related Posts

Kylie Jenner’s New Nails Look Like Your Childhood Jewel Box

Exclusive: Kathleen Robertson on Retinol, Her ‘90210’ Skunk Hair and Why a Big Bowl of Ice Is the Ultimate Beauty Hack

In Celebration of Her 70th Birthday, an Ode to Kim Cattrall’s Beauty Philosophy

Ice Spice Doesn’t Do Subtle, and Neither Does Her New Perfume

Dua Lipa’s Polka-Dot Nails Are Playful Perfection

Devyn Dalton Doubled for Matt Damon in ‘The Odyssey’—Here’s What 15 Years of Stunt Work Taught Her About Aging

TikTok’s Favorite Wedding Got an Unfussy Manicure

The Ultrasound Treatment Taking on Body Skin Laxity

Ashley Tisdale’s New Being Frenshe Scent Is a Love Letter to Matcha

How Common Skin Conditions Can Look Different on Skin of Color

The Best New Fragrances in August, From Dior's Reimagined Miss Dior to Rare Beauty's Second Scent

From Friction to Heat: The Everyday Triggers Behind Chronic Hives

11 Celebrities Who’ve Made Peace With Their Skin Conditions

Anne Hathaway’s ‘Coconut Jelly’ Nails Are Begging to Be Your Next Summer Manicure

12 Summer-to-Fall Transition Nails for the In-Between Season

Sardine Nails Are Summer 2026's Quirkiest Nail Trend Yet
FIND A DOCTOR
Find a NewBeauty "Top Beauty Doctor" Near you










