1. Half Moon Mani with a French Tip Twist
Get the how-to at Cosmopolitan.
2. Textured Gilded Mani
The gilded layer is stamped on with tin foil, and you can amp up the contrast by using gold and silver polishes. Directions here.
3. Easy Seasonal Stripes
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Thank you, Scotch tape, for all that you have given us.
4. Gradient Dots
5. Copper Leaf Starburst Mani
All hail gold leaf sheets. Tutorial here.
7. Jewel Tones
A fall classic, and rightfully so. Directions here.
8. Super Simple Spooky Nails
Start with a coat of black, then use two different-sized dotting tools (like a Q-tip and a thin water-based Sharpie) for an easy accent nail. Directions here.
9. Layer-Loving Mani
10. Nude + Neon French Tips
A minimalist look that works for all seasons — depending on the color combo you choose for the tips. Directions here.
11. Supernatural Nails
OoooOoo. Learn more here.
12. Fall Ombré Nails
No judgement if you stop at step #2. (Experts that can make it all the way to #7: Teach me your ways.) Directions here.
13. Gold Feathered Manicure
14. Minimalist Nude and Metallic Mani
An easy way to upgrade the standard nude nail. Directions here.
15. Elegant Halloween Nails
17. Water-Based Metallic Sharpie Mani
Fine lines for days. Directions here.
18. Flat Matte Nails
You can make almost any polish matte by mixing in a bit of cornstarch before you apply it. Learn more here.
19. Harvest French Tips
Directions at Harper's Bazaar.
20. Pumpkin Nails
Because of course. Tutorial here.