Autumn brings a variety of hands-on activities like pumpkin picking, decorating porches, and exploring nature through scavenger hunts. While long nails are perfectly suitable for these tasks, shorter nails offer added convenience and comfort for such seasonal fun. To help you embrace this practicality without sacrificing style, we’ve gathered some of the most beautiful short fall nail designs.
We began by consulting professional nail artists to uncover the top trends for the season. Next, we explored social media platforms like Instagram to find chic, trendy designs that suit shorter nails. Below, you’ll find a curated selection of stunning short fall nails perfect for the autumn season.
1. Olive Reverse French
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2. Negative Space Star Nails
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3. Autumn Floral Nails
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4. Autumn Skittle Nails
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5. Autumn Snake Print Nails
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6. Tortoiseshell Nails
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7. Autumn Water Marble Nails
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8. Black and White Bordered Floral Nails
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9. Bold Color Block French Tips
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10. Brown Gradient Color Block Nails
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11. Brown Swirl Floral Nails
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12. Denim Color Block Nails
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13. Burgundy and Blush Swirl Nails
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14. Chrome Nude Skittle Mani
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15. Dual-Finish Mix-n-Match Mani
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16. Gold French Tips
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17. Halloween Motif Nails
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18. Mixed Animal Print Nails
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19. Navy Floral Nails
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20. Oxblood Glitter Nails
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