13 Chic Almond Nail Ideas to Try This September

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13 Chic Almond Nail Ideas to Try This September

Discover these chic almond nail designs perfect for September. Featuring a variety of autumnal shades and elegant patterns, these nails will make you fall in love. Click to explore more stunning nail art.

September is a weird month for trends—the weather changes every hour, there’s a desire to start wearing jackets and warm fall tones, but there’s still a twinkle of summer left. This all-over-the-place energy might feel chaotic, but it leaves room to experiment with our nails. Thought about giving sticker book nails a try? Or maybe a new celebrity-approved shade of brown polish? There’s no better time than September to try on a fun color, trend, or design, in an always chic almond shape.

Think about it—a fresh new manicure is like the grown-up equivalent of new pencil case for back to school. Ahead, we’ve rounded up 15 almond nail ideas to try this September, including fall-inspired colors and timeless styles.

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Dark Chocolate

The minute it drops below 60 degrees (even if it’s just for a day) we start to see an uptick of chocolate brown manicures. Of course, a rich brown is chic year-round but it’s especially stunning come fall.

Silver Chrome

If a fully silver nail feels like a bit much, opt for a similar style to these double chrome Frenchies. The half-moons on the French design add a low-key sparkle, and the extra decorative line adds a cool artsy feel.

Merlot Manis

Kylie Jenner just wore a wine-inspired manicure, officially kicking off Merlot Mani season. The deep cherry mocha shade is just so pretty to look at. The elevated color is wearable, chic, and goes with everything—AKA, it checks off all the great nail color boxes.

Black Almond French

A black French manicure just screams fall. The design is a bit more moody and edgy than traditional white tips but is equally as sophisticated. Plus, it’s a perfect starting point to add personal flair with gemstones or a chrome finish.

Fall Florals

Ready for fall? Channel Gilmore Girls and spiced cider with fall florals using tones of the season like browns, reds, and oranges. This style from creator Melanie uses the seasonal palette to create tiny little flowers, swirls, and a cute French design.

Subtle Shimmer

The ideal manicure, no matter the season, is a your-nails-but-better polish topped with a very subtle shimmer top coat. This style worn by Zoë Kravitz feels sophisticated, cool, and playful all at once.

Tortoiseshell Tips

For another fall take on the classic French manicure, try a tortoiseshell design. The mismatched neutral blobs add intrigue and feel Carolyn Bessette Kennedy-coded.

Stickerbook Nails

Stickerbook nails are one of the easiest nail trends to re-create at home. You don’t need an artist’s hands to scatter on a fun assortment of nail stickers.

Velvet Shimmer

Are you familiar with cat eye or velvet nails? A polish is activated by a magnet to create a dreamy shimmer pattern that looks like the majestic void of a cat’s eye, or like a supple piece of velvet fabric. This pearly take on the style is so pretty.

Chocolate Glaze

Hailey Bieber’s chocolate glazed nails are still an It Girl-approved option for fall. All there is to do is finish your brown mani with a layer of frosty chrome to get the look.

Gold Icing

Gold details make any nail look feel expensive. This design adds abstract gold lines on top of sheer polish for a pop of shine that’s still minimalist friendly.

Pistachio Green

Brat summer might be over, but pistachio green fall is just getting started. Have you tried the pistachio chocolate that’s all over our TikTok “For You” page? This is that, but in nail form.

Cherries and Bows

Coquette is still cute, and hand-painted details are more popular than ever. Opt for painted cherries and bows as the perfect feminine accent to any nail look (but it’s especially fun on girly French tips.)