7 Fall Gel Nail Colors We're Obsessing Over
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@betina_goldsteinThis neutralized seafoam shade is an absolute dream. It totally functions like a burst of color without being over-the-top bright.
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@ada_oguntodu
Aprés's Popped Pistachio shade is the perfect soft-toned green. This gel formula provides an amazing color payoff and includes a revolutionary in-bottle bush made from PBT fibers, giving it the same density as a Japanese nail art brush. It allows for more precise color application and is great for both beginners and nail artists. You can also opt for a slightly lighter cool-toned green like the Essie shade below.
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@imarninailsThis gorgeous and complex red calls in hints of brown, orange, and even yellow—all the shades that comprise the ultimate fall color palette. It's the perfect hue to channel the changing leaves.
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@buffcs
Orly's GelFX Nail Colors are just what we need to get in a fall manicure mood, and we're especially loving this earthy scarlet hue. It's offered in the professional-grade gel formula for long-lasting gel manicures, but if you're not set up with a GelFx LED Lamp ($175), you can enjoy the same shade in the brand's traditional polish formula.
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@buffcsTone down bright whites with this classic soft ivory. Go for an opaque finish by adding more coats or hang back with a barely there, sheer finish. The choice is yours.
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@annawinck
This gel-effect duo is all you need for a long-lasting gel manicure—no curing light required. Layer on three coats of Birthday Suit for a bold, full-coverage look or just swipe on one coat for a more natural finish. Either way, you'll get a shiny, ivory manicure that looks just like gel.
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@lefevrediaryFrom light gray that looks like wet cement to mid-toned gray reminiscent of a cloudy sky, there's something for everyone is this fall-appropriate color family. We've been bopping up and down this spectrum all season.
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@erika_boldrin
In case you need more evidence that this polish color is majorly trending, check out this collab between nail savant Deborah Lippmann and fashion designer Jason Wu. It's the perfect cloudy day gray and comes in the tried-and-true, dual-patented formula made to perform just like cured gel.
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@basicstouchIf you find yourself reaching for lattes in the fall, you might notice the similarity between that frothy drink and this nail color. It's slightly warmer than your average beige but just a shade or two too light to be considered brown.
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@caitlinmiyako
This perfect shade sits right at the intersection of deep beige and light brown. It's the perfect elevated neutral that looks slightly different yet complimentary on a wide range of skin tones. A quick hit of Chanel's Le Gel Coat on top, and it'll stay shiny and in tact for days.
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@carolineinnycityThink of this shade as a wheaten-leaning yellow that's a lot less in your face than your typical summertime canary. It's more of a burnt yellow, if you will.
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@styleidealist
Who says you have to leave yellow nails behind once falls hits? Combine it with the base and top coats from OPI's Infinite Shine line, and the glass-like glow and lasting power will make you reconsider ever visiting a nail salon again.
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@betina_goldsteinIf you've been waiting for a little flash, you found it. Get your Tin Man on with shiny metallic shades and gleaming chrome hues that will add some extra energy to your manicure. Try everything from shimmering silver polishes to bronzy rose golds.
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@laurennicolefk
Revlon's answer to the salon-quality manicure at home is its Gel Envy polish, which binds to your nails without even using a base coat. Create the chrome manicure of your dreams without curing it under an LED light. Just seal with the Diamond Top Coat, and you're ready to go.
