As autumn's crisp breeze and warm hues arrive, let’s embrace the beauty of the season right at our fingertips. It's time to celebrate the enchanting colors of fall with a new manicure. We'll walk you through DIY easy autumn leaves nail art designs that will make you eager to start.
Autumn Leaves Nail Art Designs
Maple Leaves on a Sheer Base
You don’t have to be Canadian to appreciate the scarlet beauty of maple leaves in autumn. This autumn nail design is straightforward to create with nail decals or maple confetti.
This simple and elegant manicure starts with meticulous nail preparation. Be sure to push back the cuticles for a salon-perfect look.
Next, apply a sheer base and press on the maple leaf confetti before the polish dries. Finish with a glossy top coat. Be sure to brush the tips for a chip-resistant finish.
If you use nail decals, apply them after the base dries, then seal with a top coat.
LDS Glitter Nail Art - MA02 - Antique
White Leaves on a Sheer Base
If you love minimalist nail designs, you’ll appreciate the simplicity here. A single leaf embellishes each nail painted with a neutral base.
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Colorful Leaves on a Neutral Background
Here’s another easy autumn nail design. Begin with a neutral base color, like gray. Afterward, add nail stickers and a top coat.
Pro tip: Trim the stickers to fit after you've applied them. Curved fingernail scissors make the job easy.
Try variations like a white, brown, or black base.
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Warm Autumn Leaves and a Copper Accent Nail
The nail artist chose a neutral palette with gorgeous, warm accents. You could get similar results with an easy-to-apply press-on nail set.
Handpainted Trees
You'll need a fine nail art brush or line art gel for this one. Draw the tree and branches first and cure the polish in the nail lamp. Then, situate the light-colored leaves and cure. Scatter the dark-colored leaves, cure them and finish with a top coat.
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French Tip Fall Leaves
This one is all about the layers. Begin with a nude base and add confetti or chunky glitter on the tips. Seal the nails with a top coat.
Next, include the leaves. It's easiest to draw the colored part first, then add the stems once the polish is dry. Wrap up with a glossy top coat and cuticle oil.
Night Sky and Falling Leaves
Here’s the solution if you feel reluctant to try your hand at drawing fall foliage. All you need for this design are colorful speckles to provide the illusion of falling leaves.
You can accomplish the look with two or three shades of polish: orange, yellow, and brown. Or you may find nail art confetti with a similar outcome.
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We couldn’t resist showing you this gorgeous glitter orange. It’s perfect for Halloween, Thanksgiving, and celebrating the return of pumpkin spice.
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Nail Art Tips for Beginners Who Want Professional Results
Were you unhappy with the way your last home manicure turned out? We understand because we've all been there. Everyone who's tried to paint their nails knows how frustrating it is to get polish on cuticles or fix streaks and missed spots. Not only that, we've all had nails that chip before their time. So, how does a nail enthusiast avoid these problems and achieve salon-worthy results?
Honestly, it all begins with the way you prepare your nails. If you take the time to do it right, you've laid the foundation for a beautiful finish.
Chipping and Peeling
If your polish is chipping or peeling, it could be because the nails were oily or damp when painted. You can avoid this problem by cleansing them with rubbing alcohol or acetone after shaping the edges and buffing the surface.
Only soak them in water if you absolutely need to. Instead, use cuticle remover to soften the dead skin and push it back.
Furthermore, don't skip the base coat. It will protect your nails against staining and boost adhesion to get the maximum performance out of the polish.
Smudges
If you’re working with lacquer, only apply it in thin layers, and make sure each one is dry before adding another. Use a quick-dry top coat or fast-dry drops to speed things up.
Sometimes, you can fix a smudge by dampening your finger with acetone and smoothing the area before adding the top coat.
Lifting
If you've brushed polish on the skin around the nail, it may cause lifting. Use a nail wipe and a toothpick, or a swab with acetone to clean around the edges.
Dry and Unruly Cuticles
Give your manicure a professional look by applying cuticle oil at the end. Then, keep your nails and skin healthy by using cuticle oil morning and night. It will make your cuticles much easier to manage in the future.
Why cuticle oil – isn't lotion enough? The oil is occlusive to lock in moisture, and that's exactly what you need to keep cuticles soft.
Conclusion
Now, you're ready to welcome the fall in style! We hope these easy autumn leaves nail designs help you express yourself and enjoy the season even more.
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