In this post I’ll be sharing some of my favorite fall and autumn nail polishes – perfect for those moody manicures.
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As a self-proclaimed DIY nail girly, I love to pull out the darker shades during the fall and autumn seasons.
A few months back, I took the time to create swatches of my entire gel nail polish collection. This has made my color selection process much more streamlined and I actually really enjoy the process of making a new swatch every time I add a new shade to my collection. It’s become a relaxing hobby that I really look forward to.
For moody manicures, I tend to gravitate towards warmer tones in the red family – oxblood, burgundy, etc. But, I also really love to throw in some deep greens and chocolate browns.
Today I’m sharing some of my favorite tones to reach for when I’m craving a moody manicure. I’ll be featuring gel polishes specifically because they are my go-to for DIY manicures, and I swear by this entire gel manicure process to make them last upwards of 2 weeks!
While the short natural nail look is always a favorite, if you’re curious about DIY nail extensions, definitely check out this post as I go into my complete step-by-step process for achieving salon-style extensions at home! Sometimes it’s fun to switch it up and add some length for a special occasion, or just a boost in confidence. I think the longer nails also look extra moody with darker shades.
Let’s dive in!
My favorite moody reds:
– Antique Ruby by Beetles
– Deep Cherry Red by Maychao
My favorite moody greens:
– Emma Emerald by Beetles
– Green from Jewhitney
My favorite moody browns:
– Caramel Coco from Born Pretty
– Brown 1403 by Gaoy
My favorite almost-black-brown:
– AC03-6 by Awsm Color
This last one is truly the quintessential moody “FALL” shade. It’s the perfect deep brown that gives off the drama without the intensity of a completely black manicure.
Don’t forget to finish every mani with a generous application of cuticle oil!
Hopefully, this post helped you find some new fall nail polish options to add to your collection! Click here to see my complete list of GEL MANI favorites – from tools to polishes and more!
If you like this content, check out these posts below:
– My at home gel manicure routine
– DIY salon style nail extensions
– Colorful French tip mani + making swatch sticks
Xx Laura
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