13 Autumnal Almond Nail Ideas to Try This October

French manicure with orange tips, black decals, and silver details — @samrosenails/Instagram

October is all about embracing that fleeting fall weather—whether it's piling on the layers, sipping on your favorite pumpkin spice latte, or leaning into the spookier side of things. And when it comes to our nails, we like our manis to reflect our surroundings. That means we're all about fun Halloween designs and embracing deeper, darker colors like browns, purples, and reds. Ahead, we've rounded up 13 almond nail ideas to try this October that perfectly embrace the season.

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Tortoise Shell

When it comes to fall nails, tortoise shell is always at the top of our list. The shades of brown, taupe, and tan usher in the colder weather while the blobby random pattern keeps the fun of summer alive just a little bit longer.

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Speckled Chocolate

Dark brown nails speckled with gold. — @melanated.mani/Instagram

Brighten up a deep brown with pops of gold. We love how organic these gold flecks feel—almost like they were splatter painted on Jackson Pollock style. Reach for a gold glittery top coat for an easy DIY.

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Pearl Chrome

The chrome effect on this pearl mani gives it a rich depth that feels right at home with the falling leaves and light jackets. It's the perfect way to transition a lighter, neutral tone into the colder seasons. We especially love how the high-shine finish elongates the almond nail shape.

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Celestial Vibes

Cream-colored manicure with red celestial art. — @lolo.nailedit/Instagram

October is about all things spooky—but you don't need to go full-on orange-and-black to get in the Halloween spirit. This witchy manicure pays a perfect homage to the season without feeling too on the nose.

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Blood Drip Tip

Red nails with a nude accent nail with drippy blood tips. — @charlotteellennails/Instagram

Another way to subtly celebrate the season? A blood-red mani with an especially gory accent nail. The round almond nail shape is the perfect canvas for this blood dripping accent nail.

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Halloween Core

Manicure with different halloween colors: green, black, purple, orange, and white. — @lolo.nailedit/Instagram

If nail art isn't your thing, go for a fall-inspired color palette instead. This manicure feels quintessentially October without any overt image or holiday reference. Use opaque polishes and an extra shiny topper to create a simple yet impactful mani.

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Glowing Green

There's something deliciously ominous about this glowing green manicure. The subtle peekaboo black background completely transforms the bright center hue, and we can't wait to recreate it for ourselves.

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Fall Florals

Short almond nails with mauve nail polish and pink flower accents — @lolo.nailedit/Instagram

You don't need to forget about florals come fall. Just adjust your colors to match the ones outside. We love the way this mauve base and pink and orange accents make this floral mani feel right at home in the colder weather.

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Spooky French

Get a little spooky with your French manicure this October by swapping out your usual white tips for orange. Add in some black gems and silver detailing, and you've got yourself a perfect Halloween mani.

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Witchy Tones

Nails in different shades of dark purple and blue. — @melanated.mani/Instagram

We love the mix-and-match feel of these nails. Between the different textures and finishes and pops of blue and purple, everything about this mani is witchy fall perfection.

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Haunting Hands

Pink nails with different halloween motifs on each finger. — @charlotteellennails/Instagram

This manicure feels like the perfect middle ground between minimalist and maximalist. You've got your classic pink base to keep things feeling classic, and those cheeky, fun Halloween motifs for an unexpected twist.

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Orange-y Red

We love a red nail no matter the season, but this deep orange-y red feels particularly right this time of year. Plus, it's the perfect color to help you transition from summer to winter.

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Merlot Tips

Merlot and silver tips on a nude manicure. — @samrosenails/Instagram

Merlot manis are all the rage right now, and we love the way this one plays on a classic French style. Paired with the silver lining, it pairs perfectly with long sleeves and pumpkin spice lattes.