Right now, you’re probably salvaging the last of your summer nail polish, draining the final dregs at the bottom of your bottle of Bikini So Teeny. Bright seasonal shades are still top of mind… but not for much longer.
With September fast approaching, we’ve already started to think about the next big nail-polish trends — and luckily, the colors coming into focus for fall 2019 are fresher than ever. According to the pros, we’ll be seeing new takes on neutrals, like warm toffee beige and gray cream, sparkly champagne and gold glitter shades, plus deeper red-wine and teal tones for the transitional period.
Ahead, all the fall polishes to add to your collection ASAP, so you have something to look forward to even after the last summer Friday comes to a close.
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Toffee Beige
According to nail pro and Jin Soon brand founder Jin Soon Choi, nudes will be as on-trend as ever this fall. "I’m seeing a trend towards pure nude, full-coverage warm neutrals, like a toffee beige," says Choi. "It’s restrained and elegant, made even more intriguing when topped with a matte finish."
Jin Soon Nail Polish in Dulcet, $18, available at Jin Soon
Dark Teal
Selena Gomez recently rocked a glossy deep-teal manicure, and proved that the ocean-y hue is the perfect shade for the summer-to-fall transition. This classic Essie shade, Go Overboard, is the ideal blend of dark blue and rich emerald green.
Essie Nail Polish, Glossy Shine Finish, Go Overboard, $11.91, available at Amazon
Sheer Champagne
Imagine your opaque summer white diluted, then topped with a shimmer finish, and you have fall’s sheer champagne tone — already endorsed by Margot Robbie. "If white was your go-to for summer, then this soft pearl is ideal for the shift to fall," says Choi.
Zoya Nail Polish in Leia, $10, available at Amazon
Red Wine
Before you know it, you’ll be trading your rosé for Merlot or Cabernet, and your fingertips will be ready for a similar color swap. "A vivid wine red with purple undertones is a sophisticated take on a bright red polish, and is a tried-and-true fall classic," says Choi.
Essie Nail Polish in Knee-High Life, $9, available at Essie
Gold Glitter
Choi says that glitter nail polish will be a versatile staple this fall. "Glitter polish is great because it can be worn alone, over a base color, or as part of a sparkly nail-art look," she says. We’re partial to this just-launched gold holographic tone from Paintbox.
Paintbox Nail Lacquer in Like Magic, $22, available at Paintbox
Cream Gray
At the intersection of blue and white, a creamy gray polish is the bright neutral to ease you out of summer shades. "I love the moody, smoky undertones of this cool gray," says Choi of Butter London’s Sterling shade. "And because it’s soft, it will pair well with every fall outfit."
Butter London Sterling Patent Shine 10X Nail Lacquer, $18, available at Butter London
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