Fall Leaf Nail Designs 25 Ideas: Elevate Your Look This Autumn

As the leaves turn brilliant hues and the sky becomes clear, it’s the perfect time to let your nails reflect the beauty of the season. Fall leaves nail art captures the charm of fall with elegance, whether you prefer understated simplicity or intricate, detailed designs. In this guide, we’ll showcase some of the most stunning fall leaf looks, complete with tips on how to achieve them and the tools you need to bring your vision to life.

Elegant black leaf design

This nail design features a delicate black leaf pattern on a neutral matte base. The minimalist design exudes sophistication and is perfect for both casual and formal environments. The black leaves stand out beautifully against the soft beige background, creating a striking contrast that is both elegant and understated.

• Design: Black leaf pattern
• Basic colour: matt beige
• Style: Elegant and subtle

Materials required:

• Base Coat: OPI natural nail base coat
• Beige nail polish: Essie “Sand Tropez”
• Black nail polish: OPI “Black Onyx”
• Matte top coat: Sally Hansen Big Matte Top Coat
• Nail Art Brush: Winstonia Fine Liner Nail Art Brush

DIY instructions:

1. Apply a base coat to protect your nails.
2. Paint your nails with the beige nail polish and let them dry completely.
3. Use a fine nail art brush to paint delicate black leaves on each nail.
4. Seal the design with a matte top coat for a refined finish.

Festive orange leaf design

Embrace the vibrant colors of autumn with this festive orange leaf design on a light beige base. The orange leaves provide a touch of warmth and energy, making your nails look vibrant and perfectly matched to the season. The simplicity of the design ensures that it remains elegant and not overly flashy.

• Design: Orange leaf pattern
• Basic colour: light beige
• Style: Festive and stylish

Materials required:

• Base Coat: OPI natural nail base coat
• Beige nail polish: Essie “Ballet Slippers”
• Orange nail polish: OPI “A good man-darin is hard to find”
• Top coat: Seche Vite Dry Fast Top nail polish
• Nail art brush: Beetles Nail Art Brushes

DIY instructions:

1. Start with a base coat to protect your nails.
2. Apply two coats of light beige varnish and let them dry thoroughly.
3. Use an orange nail polish and a fine brush to paint leaf patterns on each nail.
4. Finish with a top coat to add shine and durability to your manicure.

Striking red matte design with floral accent

This red, matte manicure is cool and striking and has a nail with one accent, decorated with a floral pattern. The deep red color exudes confidence, while the intricate floral pattern on the accent nail adds a touch of femininity and artistic flair. It is a perfect balance between daring and delicacy.

• Design: Floral accent on red matte
• Basic colour: matt red
• Style: Cool and feminine

Materials required:

• Base Coat: ORLY Bonder Base Coat
• Red matte lacquer: Zoya “Pasha”
• Pink nail polish for accent: Essie “Fiji”
• Black and gold nail polish for floral design: Sally Hansen “Black Out” and “Golden-I”
• Matte top coat: Revlon Matte Top Coat
• Nail Art Brush: Makartt Nail Art Brush Set

DIY instructions:

1. Apply a base coat to protect your nails.
2. Paint all nails with the red matte polish, leaving one nail for the accent.
3. Paint the accent nail with pink nail polish and let it dry.
4. Using a fine brush, create a floral design on the accent nail with black and gold nail polish.
5. Seal the design with a matte top coat for a refined finish.

Chic brown and beige with gold foil

A sophisticated choice for fall, this design features a mix of matte brown and soft beige nails, with gold foil accents adding a touch of luxury. The combination of earth tones and metallic details creates a chic and modern look that fits perfectly with the season.

• Execution: Gold foil on matt brown and beige
• Basic color: Matte brown and soft beige
• Style: chic and modern

Materials required:

• Base layer: Deborah Lippmann Hard Rock Base layer
• Brown matte paint: OPI “You don’t know Jacques!”
• Beige paint: Zoya “Jacqueline”
• Gold Foil: Gold foil flakes for nails
• Matte top coat: Essie Matte About You
• Nail art tweezers: Tweezerman Nail Art tweezers

DIY instructions:

1. Apply a base coat to protect your nails.
2. Paint half of your nails with the brown nail polish and the other half with the beige nail polish. Let them dry completely.
3. Use tweezers to apply gold foil flakes to the brown nails.
4. Seal with a matte top coat for a polished finish.

Playful mint green and black leaf design

This playful design mixes mint green and black with a leaf motif, creating a fresh and unique look. The mint green adds a touch of color, while the black provides a striking contrast. The leafy design ties the whole look together, making it perfect for those who want something different this fall.

• Design: Leaf motif with mint green and black
• Basic color: Mint green and black
• Style: fresh and unique

Materials required:

• Base Coat: Butter London Horse Power Nail Rescue Base Coat
• Mint green polish: Essie “Mint Candy Apple”
• Black lacquer: China Glaze “Liquid Leather”
• Top coat: Seche Vite Dry Fast Top nail polish
• Nail art brush: Beetles Nail Art Brushes

DIY instructions:

1. Start with a base coat to protect your nails.
2. Apply mint green nail polish to three nails and black nail polish to the other two nails. Let them dry completely.
3. Use a fine nail art brush to paint black leaf patterns on the mint green nails.
4. Seal the design with a top coat for a glossy finish.

Vibrant blue and black leaf design

This striking design combines vibrant blue and black leaf patterns on a glossy white base. The deep blue nails accentuate the intricate black leaf designs, which are further accentuated with hints of silver glitter. The contrast between the colors creates a bold and striking look, perfect for the fall season.

• Design: blue and black leaf patterns with silver glitter
• Basic color: Glossy white
• Style: powerful and lively

Materials required:

• Base Coat: OPI natural nail base coat
• White nail polish: Essie “Blanc”
• Blue Nail Polish: OPI “My Car Has Navy-gation”
• Black nail polish: Sally Hansen “Black Out”
• Silver Glitter Lacquer: China Glaze “Fairy Dust”
• Top coat: Seche Vite Dry Fast Top nail polish
• Nail art brush: Beetles Nail Art Brushes

DIY instructions:

1. Apply a base coat to protect your nails.
2. Paint your nails with white nail polish and let them dry completely.
3. Use a nail art brush to create black leaf patterns on two nails.
4. Add blue accents and silver glitter to enhance the design.
5. Seal the design with a gloss top coat for a stunning finish.

Pink and black leaf design

This playful design consists of pink and black leaves on a white base, completed with solid black and pink nails. The contrasting colors make this design both fun and sophisticated, ideal for those who love a pop of color in their manicure.

• Design: pink and black leaf patterns
• Basic color: white, black and pink
• Style: Playful and refined

Materials required:

• Base Coat: OPI natural nail base coat
• White nail polish: Essie “Blanc”
• Pink nail polish: OPI “Pink Flamenco”
• Black nail polish: Sally Hansen “Black Out”
• Top coat: Seche Vite Dry Fast Top nail polish
• Nail Art Brush: Winstonia Fine Liner Nail Art Brush

DIY instructions:

1. Start with a base coat to protect your nails.
2. Apply white nail polish to two nails, pink to one and black to the other.
3. Use a fine nail art brush to paint pink and black leaves on the white nails.
4. Finish with a top coat for a shiny and long-lasting manicure.

Gold and peach leaf design

This elegant design combines gold leaf patterns on a soft peach base, with a mix of matte and gloss finishes. The gold accents add a touch of luxury, making this design perfect for a special occasion or a chic everyday look.

• Design: gold leaf patterns
• Base color: Soft peach
• Style: Elegant and luxurious

Materials required:

• Base layer: Deborah Lippmann Hard Rock Base layer
• Peach nail polish: Zoya “Jacqueline”
• Gold leaf flakes: Gold foil for nails
• Matte top coat: Essie Matte About You
• Shiny top coat: Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Nail Coat
• Nail Art Brush: Makartt Nail Art Brush Set

DIY instructions:

1. Apply a base coat to protect your nails.
2. Paint your nails with the peach polish and let them dry completely.
3. Use a nail art brush to apply gold leaf flakes to a few nails.
4. Seal the design with a mix of matte and gloss top coats for added dimension.

Red and gold leaf design

This design features a vibrant red base with an accent nail decorated with gold leaf patterns. The combination of red and gold is classic and perfect for autumn and gives a festive touch to your manicure.

• Design: Gold leaf patterns on a red base
• Basic color: red
• Style: Classic and festive

Materials required:

• Base Coat: ORLY Bonder Base Coat
• Red nail polish: Essie “Really Red”
• Gold leaf flakes: Gold foil for nails
• Top coat: Seche Vite Dry Fast Top nail polish
• Nail art brush: Beetles Nail Art Brushes

DIY instructions:

1. Apply a base coat to protect your nails.
2. Paint your nails with red polish and let them dry.
3. Use a fine nail art brush to apply gold leaf flakes to one or two accent nails.
4. Finish with a top coat to seal the design and add shine.

Brown and gold autumn leaf design

This sophisticated fall design features a mix of brown tones with an accent nail decorated with gold and colored leaf patterns. The combination of earth tones and metallic accents creates a chic and modern look that fits perfectly with the season.

• Design: Gold and colored leaf patterns
• Basic color: Various shades of brown
• Style: chic and modern

Materials required:

• Base Coat: Butter London Horse Power Nail Rescue Base Coat
• Brown nail polish: OPI “You don’t know Jacques!” and “Chocolate Moose”
• Gold leaf flakes: Gold foil for nails
• Colored leaf stickers: fall themed nail stickers
• Top coat: Seche Vite Dry Fast Top nail polish
• Nail Art Brush: Winstonia Fine Liner Nail Art Brush

DIY instructions:

1. Start with a base coat to protect your nails.
2. Paint your nails with different shades of brown and let them dry completely.
3. Use a fine nail art brush or stickers to apply gold and colored leaf patterns to an accent nail.
4. Seal the design with a top coat for a polished and refined finish.

Bright orange leaf design

This nail design is perfect for the fall season, featuring vibrant orange and brown leaf patterns on a matte peach base. The bright orange leaves contrast beautifully with the brown accents, creating a playful and seasonal look. The design is playful and festive, ideal for embracing the autumn atmosphere.

• Design: orange and brown leaf patterns
• Basic color: matte peach
• Style: Playful and festive

Materials required:

• Base Coat: OPI natural nail base coat
• Peach nail polish: Essie “Tart Deco”
• Orange nail polish: OPI “A good man-darin is hard to find”
• Brown nail polish: Sally Hansen “Bittersweet”
• Matte top coat: Sally Hansen Big Matte Top Coat
• Nail art brush: Beetles Nail Art Brushes

DIY instructions:

1. Start with a base coat to protect your nails.
2. Apply two coats of peach varnish and let them dry thoroughly.
3. Use a fine nail art brush to paint orange and brown leaf patterns.
4. Add small white dots for a playful touch.
5. Seal the design with a matte top coat for a refined finish.

Green and black leaf design

This sophisticated design features green and black leaf patterns on a glossy white base, with a gold accent on one nail. The dark green and light green nails provide a nice contrast, making the leaf pattern stand out. This design is elegant and perfect for the fall season.

• Design: Green and black leaf patterns with a gold accent
• Basic color: Glossy white, dark green, light green
• Style: Elegant and refined

Materials required:

• Base Coat: OPI natural nail base coat
• White nail polish: Essie “Blanc”
• Dark green nail polish: Essie “Off Tropic”
• Light green nail polish: OPI “This Is not Greenland”
• Gold foil: Gold nail foil
• Top coat: Seche Vite Dry Fast Top nail polish
• Nail art brush: Beetles Nail Art Brushes

DIY instructions:

1. Apply a base coat to protect your nails.
2. Paint one nail with white nail polish, two with dark green and two with light green nail polish.
3. Use a fine nail art brush to create black leaf patterns on the white nail.
4. Add a small gold foil accent to the leaf pattern.
5. Seal the design with a gloss top coat for a polished finish.

Purple and white leaf design

This stylish design combines purple and white nails with delicate white leaf patterns. The design is simple yet elegant, making it perfect for both everyday use and special occasions. The combination of purple and white gives a fresh and modern look.

• Design: White leaf patterns
• Basic color: purple, white
• Style: simple and elegant

Materials required:

• Base Coat: OPI natural nail base coat
• Purple Nail Polish: OPI “Do You Lilac It?”
• White nail polish: Essie “Blanc”
• Top coat: Seche Vite Dry Fast Top nail polish
• Nail Art Brush: Winstonia Fine Liner Nail Art Brush

DIY instructions:

1. Start with a base coat to protect your nails.
2. Paint one hand with purple paint and the other with white paint.
3. Use a fine nail art brush to paint delicate white leaf patterns on the purple nails.
4. Seal the design with a top coat for a glossy and long-lasting finish.

Matte pink maple leaf design

This fall-inspired design features matte pink nails with delicate maple leaf patterns in warm tones. The combination of pink and different shades of maple leaves creates a soft and feminine look that fits perfectly with the season.

• Design: Maple leaf patterns
• Basic color: matte pink
• Style: Soft and feminine

Materials required:

• Base Coat: OPI natural nail base coat
• Matte pink nail polish: Zoya “MatteVelvet”
• Maple Leaf Stickers: Fall themed nail stickers
• Top coat: Essie Matte About You
• Nail art brush: Beetles Nail Art Brushes

DIY instructions:

1. Apply a base coat to protect your nails.
2. Paint your nails with matte pink polish and let them dry completely.
3. Use nail stickers or a fine nail art brush to create maple leaf patterns.
4. Seal the design with a matte top coat for a smooth finish.

Fresh green leaf design

This fresh and vibrant design features green leaf patterns on a glossy white base, completed with solid green nails. The light and dark green tones provide a nice contrast, making the leaf patterns stand out. This design is perfect for those who love a touch of nature on their nails.

• Design: Green leaf patterns
• Basic color: Glossy white, light green, dark green
• Style: fresh and lively

Materials required:

• Base Coat: OPI natural nail base coat
• White nail polish: Essie “Blanc”
• Light green nail polish: OPI “This Is not Greenland”
• Dark green nail polish: Essie “Off Tropic”
• Top coat: Seche Vite Dry Fast Top nail polish
• Nail art brush: Beetles Nail Art Brushes

DIY instructions:

1. Start with a base coat to protect your nails.
2. Paint your nails with white, light green and dark green nail polish, alternating as desired.
3. Use a fine nail art brush to create green leaf patterns on the white nails.
4. Seal the design with a glossy top coat for a polished and fresh look.

Red and gold leaf design

This design features a vibrant red French point with an accent nail decorated with gold leaf patterns and small red floral accents. The combination of red and gold is classic and perfect for autumn and gives a festive touch to your manicure.

• Design: Gold leaf patterns and red floral accents on a red French tip
• Basic color: clear, red
• Style: Classic and festive

Materials required:

• Base Coat: ORLY Bonder Base Coat
• Red nail polish: Essie “Really Red”
• Gold leaf flakes: Gold foil for nails
• Red flower stickers: Nail art stickers
• Top coat: Seche Vite Dry Fast Top nail polish
• Nail art brush: Beetles Nail Art Brushes

DIY instructions:

1. Apply a base coat to protect your nails.
2. Make a red French tip on each nail.
3. Use a fine nail art brush to apply gold leaf flakes and red floral stickers to the accent nail.
4. Finish with a top coat to seal the design and add shine.

Nude and black leaf design

This sophisticated design features nude and black leaf patterns on a glossy beige base. The minimalist design is perfect for those who prefer a subtle yet elegant look. The black leaves stand out against the nude background, creating a chic and modern look.

• Design: Black leaf patterns
• Basic color: Shiny beige, nude
• Style: chic and modern

Materials required:

• Base Coat: OPI natural nail base coat
• Beige nail polish: Essie “Ballet Slippers”
• Black nail polish: Sally Hansen “Black Out”
• Top coat: Seche Vite Dry Fast Top nail polish
• Nail Art Brush: Winstonia Fine Liner Nail Art Brush

DIY instructions:

1. Start with a base coat to protect your nails.
2. Apply two coats of beige varnish and let them dry completely.
3. Use a fine nail art brush to paint black leaf patterns on each nail.
4. Seal the design with a top coat for a glossy and sophisticated finish.

Turquoise leaf design

This vibrant design combines turquoise nails with a single accent nail featuring a black leaf pattern on a beige base. The bright turquoise color makes the leaf design stand out, creating a striking and eye-catching look.

• Design: Black leaf pattern on a beige accent nail
• Basic color: turquoise, beige
• Style: powerful and lively

Materials required:

• Base Coat: OPI natural nail base coat
• Turquoise nail polish: Essie “In the Cab-ana”
• Beige nail polish: Essie “Ballet Slippers”
• Black nail polish: Sally Hansen “Black Out”
• Top coat: Seche Vite Dry Fast Top nail polish
• Nail art brush: Beetles Nail Art Brushes

DIY instructions:

1. Apply a base coat to protect your nails.
2. Paint most of your nails with turquoise polish, leaving one nail for the accent.
3. Paint the accent nail with beige nail polish.
4. Use a fine nail art brush to create a black leaf pattern on the beige accent nail.
5. Seal the design with a gloss top coat for a polished finish.

Elegant gold leaf design

This elegant design features gold leaf patterns on a nude base with added rhinestones for extra sparkle. The combination of gold and nude creates a refined and luxurious look, perfect for special occasions.

• Design: Gold leaf patterns with rhinestones
• Basic color: Nude
• Style: Elegant and luxurious

Materials required:

• Base Coat: OPI natural nail base coat
• Nude nail polish: Essie “Mademoiselle”
• Gold leaf flakes: Gold foil for nails
• Rhinestones: Small nail stones
• Top coat: Seche Vite Dry Fast Top nail polish
• Nail art brush: Beetles Nail Art Brushes

DIY instructions:

1. Start with a base coat to protect your nails.
2. Apply two coats of nude polish and let them dry thoroughly.
3. Use a fine nail art brush to apply gold leaf flakes and place rhinestones.
4. Seal the design with a top coat for a glossy and elegant finish.

Green and white leaf design

This fresh design features green and white leaf patterns on a nude base, creating a natural and stylish look. The green and white colors complement each other beautifully, making this design perfect for lovers of a touch of nature on their nails.

• Design: green and white leaf patterns
• Basic color: Nude
• Style: Fresh and natural

Materials required:

• Base Coat: OPI natural nail base coat
• Nude nail polish: Essie “Mademoiselle”
• Green nail polish: Essie “Off Tropic”
• White nail polish: Essie “Blanc”
• Top coat: Seche Vite Dry Fast Top nail polish
• Nail art brush: Beetles Nail Art Brushes

DIY instructions:

1. Start with a base coat to protect your nails.
2. Apply two coats of nude polish and let them dry completely.
3. Use a fine nail art brush to paint green and white leaf patterns on each nail.
4. Seal the design with a top coat for a polished and fresh finish.

Vibrant orange and gold leaf design

This striking design features vibrant orange nails with gold leaf accents and autumn leaf patterns. The gradient from dark to light orange adds depth, while the gold flakes and colorful leaf decorations capture the essence of autumn.

• Design: Gold leaf accents and colorful autumn leaves
• Basic color: Gradient orange
• Style: Bold and seasonal

Materials required:

• Base Coat: ORLY Bonder Base Coat
• Orange nail polish: Essie “Clambake”
• Gold leaf flakes: Gold foil for nails
• Fall Leaf Stickers: Fall themed nail stickers
• Top coat: Seche Vite Dry Fast Top nail polish
• Nail art brush: Beetles Nail Art Brushes

DIY instructions:

1. Start with a base coat to protect your nails.
2. Apply an orange gradient polish and let it dry completely.
3. Use a nail art brush to apply gold leaf flakes and autumn leaf stickers to selected nails.
4. Seal the design with a top coat for a glossy and vibrant finish.

Subtle gold and red leaf design

This elegant design features subtle gold and red leaf patterns on a beige base with a hint of shimmer. The combination of muted and metallic colors creates a sophisticated look, perfect for the fall season.

• Design: gold and red leaf patterns
• Basic color: Beige with shine
• Style: Elegant and subtle

Materials required:

• Base Coat: OPI natural nail base coat
• Beige nail polish: Essie “Ballet Slippers”
• Gold leaf flakes: Gold foil for nails
• Red Leaves Stickers: Fall themed nail stickers
• Top coat: Seche Vite Dry Fast Top nail polish
• Nail art brush: Beetles Nail Art Brushes

DIY instructions:

1. Start with a base coat to protect your nails.
2. Apply two coats of beige gloss varnish and let dry.
3. Use a fine nail art brush to apply gold leaf flakes and red leaf stickers.
4. Seal the design with a top coat for a polished and subtle finish.

Checkered and gold leaf design

This creative design combines plaid patterns with gold leaf accents and autumn leaf motifs. The mix of textures and patterns creates a unique and striking look that is perfect for lovers of a striking manicure.

• Design: Plaid patterns with gold leaf and autumn leaves
• Basic color: Nude, black, brown
• Style: powerful and creative

Materials required:

• Base Coat: OPI natural nail base coat
• Nude nail polish: Essie “Ballet Slippers”
• Black nail polish: Sally Hansen “Black Out”
• Brown nail polish: OPI “You don’t know Jacques!”
• Gold leaf flakes: Gold foil for nails
• Fall Leaf Stickers: Fall themed nail stickers
• Top coat: Seche Vite Dry Fast Top nail polish
• Nail art brush: Beetles Nail Art Brushes

DIY instructions:

1. Start with a base coat to protect your nails.
2. Apply nude polish as a base and let it dry completely.
3. Use a nail art brush to create checkered patterns with black and brown polish.
4. Add gold leaf flakes and fall leaf stickers for a textured look.
5. Seal the design with a top coat for a glossy finish.

Burgundy and gold leaf design

This chic design features deep burgundy nails with gold leaf accents and delicate leaf patterns. The rich color and metallic accents provide a luxurious look, perfect for autumn.

• Design: Gold leaf accents and burgundy leaf patterns
• Basic color: Deep burgundy
• Style: Chic and luxurious

Materials required:

• Base Coat: ORLY Bonder Base Coat
• Burgundy Nail Polish: Essie “Bordeaux”
• Gold leaf flakes: Gold foil for nails
• Top coat: Seche Vite Dry Fast Top nail polish
• Nail Art Brush: Winstonia Fine Liner Nail Art Brush

DIY instructions:

1. Apply a base coat to protect your nails.
2. Paint your nails with burgundy nail polish and let them dry.
3. Use a fine nail art brush to apply gold leaf flakes and create delicate leaf patterns.
4. Seal the design with a top coat for a glossy and luxurious finish.

Matte pink and black leaf design

This minimalist design features matte pink nails with simple black leaf patterns. The contrast between the soft pink and the striking black creates a modern and stylish look, perfect for everyday use.

• Design: Black leaf patterns
• Basic color: matte pink
• Style: minimalist and modern

Materials required:

• Base Coat: OPI natural nail base coat
• Matte pink nail polish: Zoya “MatteVelvet”
• Black nail polish: Sally Hansen “Black Out”
• Top coat: Essie Matte About You
• Nail art brush: Beetles Nail Art Brushes

DIY instructions:

1. Start with a base coat to protect your nails.
2. Apply two coats of matte pink nail polish and let them dry completely.
3. Use a fine nail art brush to paint black leaf patterns on each nail.
4. Seal the design with a matte top coat for a smooth finish.