26 November Nail Art Ideas That Are Perfect for Thanksgiving
#5 is for PSL fans.
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Before you reach for the stuffing or pour gravy over everything on your plate, make sure your nails are looking festive. It's time to celebrate this family holiday with nail art as delicious as the food you're devouring!
Matte Plaid
Plaid is the unofficial pattern of fall, but the classic is made modern in this nail art with a matte finish, unexpected color combination, and off-center placement.
Autumnal Accents
The beautiful fall leaves are tumbling all around outside, so celebrate that beautiful sight with a few leafy designs on your nails.
Metallic Marbling
This gorgeous manicure made of Thanksgiving's warm, golden tones — Zoya nail polish in Aggie, for example — is achieved with a mesmerizing nail-polish-in-water technique. Even if you don't try it, it's too fascinating not to watch the tutorial!
Shimmering Cranberry Shapes
Cranberry sauce has never seemed so chic. Use the traditional Thanksgiving side as inspiration for this richly colored negative-space mani. The shimmer in Zoya's shade Payton makes it especially festive.
Pumpkin Spice
We love the fact that you can now get your fave pumpkin spice latte incorporated into your hair color, but what about the cup it comes in? Celebrate the famous fall Starbucks cup with a fun dotty design.
Autumn Nights
This shimmering manicure uses polishes with especially Thanksgiving-apt names like Corn Maize and Stuffed to create nail art inspired by November's chilly nights.
Thanksgiving Minions
That's right, the little yellow guys that took over the box office are taking over your nails this Thanksgiving.
Wavy Bronze
November is the perfect time to give this metallic the spotlight. Pair it with an earthy taupe in a fun, wavy pattern.
Cranberry Blooms
It's a little too soon for five fingers of glitter, but a touch of ruby sparkle on your thumb is just the ticket. Get it with this nude-and-cranberry floral look.
Ornate Plum
November nail art doesn't all have to be orange, red and brown — this muted design is a beautifully festive way to wear a sugary plum shade.
Gilded Tips
Give yourself the Midas touch with gold French tips that look so elegant, especially with gold rings and bracelets.
Chic Gray
This simple manicure is super impressive to the discerning eye, but won't be too over-the-top to wear to grandma's house for the holidays.
Shimmery Leaves
The only thing prettier than fall leaves on the ground: fall leaves on your nails in bold metallic jewel tones! Pair this mani with your favorite warm sweater.
Pretty Plaid
Trends come and go, but plaid will forever be a fall staple. Choose a color palette from your fave fall or holiday dress to match.
Creamy Orange
Less overwhelming than all-over brights but more exciting than a simple nude nail, this color-blocked look features a modern color combo. If hot orange isn't your thing, try deep cranberry instead.
Gold Angles
Elongate your nails by applying narrow golden accents from the base of your nail bed upward.
Leafy Glitter
Sometimes all you need is a small detail to make a look seasonal. In this case, it's a silver leaf outline on an accent nail.
Gold Stars
Starry, starry nails are a glam way to go for any holiday party. Combining glossy gold and matte brown, this manicure is as modern as it gets.
Tortoise Shell
This abstract design blends multiple shades of taupe, tan and brown to create a multidimensional effect. And it's surprisingly easy to DIY!
Quilted Texture
What says "cold weather" more than warm blankets? This matte manicure plays with texture via chic gold dots.
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