40 Thanksgiving nail designs, ranging from minimal to over-the-top.

Thanksgiving Nail Designs: Bringing Festive Fun to Your Manicure

The holidays are a time for dressing up, and your nails should be no exception. In the spirit of Thanksgiving, it’s time to create some Thanksgiving-themed nail designs that capture the essence of the holiday. And let’s face it, Thanksgiving nails can be a bit more challenging than the obvious Christmas or New Year’s Eve designs.

According to celebrity nail artist San Sung Kim, the key to emulating Thanksgiving is finding inspiration from the season, the activities, or even the food you consume during this holiday. “You can simply use earthy and warm tones of the season and add some Thanksgiving magic with simple designs such as pumpkins or leaves.”

But if you’re not in the mood for something so literal, nail expert Amy Oung suggests sticking to warm colors. “You can get into a festive mood by wearing rich neutral colors on the nails,” says Oung. “Once you have the colors, you can matte, marbelize, add glitter, do abstract lines—the ideas are limitless.”

Ready to dive into the Thanksgiving nail design inspiration? Check out these fabulous looks below, created by talented nail artists:

Fallen Leaves

Fallen Leaves Celebrity nail artist San Sung Kim suggests this look with chocolate brown tips and leafy cuffs as a subtle way to celebrate the season of Thanksgiving.

Shimmer Set

Shimmer Set This warm, brownish-red shade, Stiletto on the Run by Orly, is perfect for this time of year. And the touches of gold foil and glitter up the festive factor.

Autumn Swirls

For a playful and warm look, San Sung Kim suggests adding autumn swirls and forest details. It’s a design that captures the essence of the season.

Autumnal Nudes

Autumnal Nudes This neutral look using Lights Lacquer polishes allows the half-moon at the base of the nail to be visible, creating a gorgeous design while leaving room for growth.

Warm Neutrals

Warm Neutrals This warm and simple manicure painted with polishes from OPI features a range of shades, capturing the cozy essence of autumn.

Fall Tips

Fall Tips To create this set of Thanksgiving nails, Aprés Sculpted Square Long was used featuring glossy tips contrasting a matte base, creating a subtle and stunning design.

Mauvey Browns

Mauvey Browns If you lean toward pink hues, this look featuring a blend of chocolate brown and mauve polishes is perfect for you, adding a sweet and moody touch to your Thanksgiving manicure.

Bordeaux Red

For a quintessentially spooky season look, this deep Bordeaux red shade, Luxio Vamp, is perfect. It’s a color that deserves heavy rotation.

Pumpkin Aura

Pumpkin Aura These pumpkin-aura nails start with orange at the center and fade out to yellow, creating a gorgeous and eye-catching design.

With these Thanksgiving nail design ideas, you can bring the festive spirit to your manicure and embrace the warmth and beauty of the season. Whether you prefer subtle or bold designs, there’s a look here to suit your style. So get creative, have fun, and let your nails be a celebration of Thanksgiving!

40 Thanksgiving nail designs, ranging from minimal to over-the-top.