47 Cute Thanksgiving Nail Ideas and Thanksgiving Nails You Have to Recreate This Year
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Thanksgiving is almost here, and I know you need some pretty Thanksgiving nail ideas to get your Thanksgiving fashion rolling, especially if you’re super obsessed with Holiday themed nail designs.
Whether you’re spending your Thanksgiving Day with family and friends or traveling some distance to enjoy Turkey and hold hands with your loved ones.
Perhaps you’ll be curled up in bed, taking time to relax. Whichever you’ll be doing, having your cute fingers blessed with Thanksgiving nail designs to add to the holiday spirit is a must.
While we’re still in love with these fall nail designs, we can’t not to switch to the Thanksgiving spirit.
You can make your nails a side attraction on the Thanksgiving table with some popular Thanksgiving nail designs with warm autumnal colors like deep reds, oranges, and browns.
While Thanksgiving nails are similar to Fall nails designs, you can spice up your Thanksgiving nails game by adding metallic accents and glitter or some Thanksgiving symbols such as pumpkin or turkey decals, leaves, and acorns into your nail art.
Maybe you want to keep it simple and classy with solid and classic fall colors like burgundy, orange, and brown. There’s a perfect Thanksgiving nail design to match your personality and mood for the day.
So if you’re looking for some Thanksgiving nail ideas to DIY or take to your manicurist, then you’re in luck, and I know you’ll absolutely love these pretty Thanksgiving nail ideas.
Because these stunning November nail designs for your turkey day will take your fingertips from basic to fun, pretty, and elegant as you pass around the bowl on the Thanksgiving table.
Cute Thanksgiving Nails
1. Darfluencer Thanksgiving Black with Foil Nails
I’d love to say abstract is in this year, but really, it’s been in for the last 5 years and is set to be in again next year.
In other words, abstract manicures are huge. Here’s a gorgeous example of its experimental allure at its finest. These nails are composed but brimming with attitude and somehow chic, sleek, and gothic all at once.
The gold foil turns them into a work of art, and the short and square nail shape keeps things clean and to the point.
Expect to see a lot of these nails on your socials this year, and do yourself a favor and join the hype with these beauties.
2. Thanksgiving Pumpkin Nails
If nails could be happy, this is what they’d look like. This groovy and vibrant design is so playful and free-spirited.
It uses the most citrusy fresh colors of the season and crafts them into an adorable design that’s so girly and funky.
I love the little dots around the cuticle that use the nail space wisely, and the two detailed nails are like little cartoon pages filled with Thanksgiving-time goodness.
3. Burned Thanksgiving Nail Colors
These are the cool girl Thanksgiving nail designs. They’re the ones that would look great wrapped around a coffee cup AND a hot chocolate mug.
In other words, they’re striking, alluring, but also just right for the season. I think the nail polish shades are key to this effect.
Covering the whole spectrum of Fall colors, they mean business and don’t mess around, with even the orange looking quite muted.
So, this is the beautiful burnt Thanksgiving look that you won’t be able to take your eyes off all day long.
4. Herbst Thanksgiving Nail Ideas
Thanksgiving nail ideas tend to be warm in many ways.
These ones are particularly heartwarming. They remind me of long Fall days from childhood and just how calm and chilled Thanksgiving Day is.
They’re like a relaxing evening painted across your nails, with the brunt-toned leaves falling down around as the color of the sky changes from bright to dark.
What I’m saying is that I feel like these nails have a natural sentimental hint that brings nostalgia and good memories to mind, not to mention that they’re absolutely stunning.
5. Thanksgiving Vibes Nail Ideas
These Thanksgiving nail ideas belong at the top of any Thanksgiving nail trends list. They’re so fresh and free-spirited and look oh-so clean and crisp.
6. Donatello Caramelized Thanksgiving Nail Design
The turtleshell effect is back and better than ever. Long considered vintage, it has officially gained the status of vintage-chic this year, and I’ve heard this style in particular described as “set in amber,” which I think adds such a deep aspect to any manicure.
While those two gorgeous fall nails may be a bit of a challenge to master, the other three are much simpler and just full-colored rich brown shades which makes it perfect for Thanksgiving.
One of the best parts of this manicure is also that it looks good on absolutely any nail shape, from oval to stiletto, and any length.
7. Thanksgiving Abstract Nail Designs
Groovy and funkadelic are a look that just can’t go out of style. 70s vibes are always welcome and look just as fabulous as ever, even when incorporated into chic and elegant Thanksgiving nail designs.
Interestingly, while these beauties may look intricate and next to impossible to recreate, they actually use some of the most familiar and hottest trends of the year, from swirls to full-colored shimmer.
They should be easy to DIY with a little patience and skill and are more than worth the effort.
8. Pumpkin Spice Nails
Like a fairytale book written across your nails, this manicure really is the stuff of fantasies. It feels so quaint and magical, with such cozy vibes that I can’t even start.
While you may think it’s all down to the two ornate forest-scene nails, you really can’t underestimate the powerful effect of thinly lined, dark-colored tips for really setting the magical scene of ethereal nails.
9. Toffee Coffee Nails
Here, we have the celebrity version of Thanksgiving nails. They’ve got that fun and fashionable edge while also maintaining a casual allure that just screams superstar.
So, while this manicure may look low-key and unassuming, it’s actually really much more.
The glossiness of the rich brown nails brings personality and a subtle hint of glam, while the two detailed nails are literal Fall-themed works of art.
10. Terrazzo Thanksgiving Nails
While not quite fully eggshell, there’s no denying that these fantastic nails definitely have eggshell vibes.
You might be wondering how the speckled effect escaped Easter nail trends. Well, it managed to do so by the love of fashionistas worldwide who decided it needed to be in every season’s manicure designs.
Here, we see it applied to Thanksgiving nails, looking as fabulous and gorgeous as ever, even in neutral and muted shades.
11. Cute Little Froggy Nails
Excuse me, but these Thanksgiving nail ideas are going to the top of my all-time favorites list.
They have stolen my heart, and I want them all to myself.
But I don’t think such magical beauty can be kept on lock, so here you have the most playful and adorable nails I’ve ever seen in my life.
12. It’s Thanksgiving Nail Ideas
First things first, I love it. Two different nail shapes on the same hand never fail to catch my attention and make me wish I’d tried out the same manicure.
It’s just so daring, experimental, and creative that I really can’t get enough.
Plus, when you match it with such strong colors and some adorable Thanksgiving nail art, it really is one of the most statement and striking looks on the whole list that is perfect for all occasions and ages.
13. Festive Swirls Nails
It would be an understatement to say that swirls are having a moment. In fact, I’d argue that they ARE the moment.
Swirls are dominating the nail scene and show no sign of giving up their crown. We’ve seen them in every formation and color, and here we have them at their finest in the best Fall shades.
Instead of looking groovy or funky, these gentle swirls lean more toward the ethereal and chic. The clear base is just as essential to achieving that vibe as is the oval shape of the nails.
14. Full Gear into Thanksgiving
I have never seen nails quite like these, but I’m more than ready to start seeing a whole lot more of them.
It’s like someone deconstructed the fall shades and designs before putting them back together again in an extraordinarily experimental way that just works.
It’s so funky, edgy, yet causal-chic at the same time, and who can say no to geometric tips?
If you’re feeling a little quirky and fresh this year and want to have completely one-of-a-kind nails, these are the right pretty little things just for you.
15. Thanksgiving Pumpkin Matte Nails
I’m all about pastels all year round, so to see that some genius has woven these perfect shades into classic Thanksgiving nails makes me indescribably happy.
Also, those abstract pumpkins are hitting it big this year on the nail design scene, with everyone finding it irresistible to not add at least one little adorably lined pumpkin to their nails.
So, why not go all out and add them to every pastel nail which they just so happen to look like they were made for.
16. Beige Matte Nails for Thanksgiving
Beige is such a reliable Fall color that looks particularly good around Thanksgiving. There’s something about the chill and minimalist tones that always wins me over and has persisted through decades of trend and style changes.
Plus, we see classic mixed with contemporary as the speckled nail mimics the eggshell effect that’s becoming more popular by the year.
While these nails are gorgeous enough to try out for their own sake, I also can’t help mentioning that they’ll never clash with any of your Thanksgiving outfits or accessories.
17. Thanksgiving Turkey Pumpkin Nails
These are the quintessential high-effort nails that are perfect for the gal who wants everyone to know just how hard she works to make Thanksgiving perfect around this time of year.
Seriously, no one will doubt your dedication to the season when they catch a glimpse of these quirky and utterly fun nails that are brimming with good vibes.
18. Earthy Abstract Nails
Bright, warm, and metallic are a combination that you can only get away with at Easter and Thanksgiving.
Thus, grab this opportunity while it’s going to take these fall nail designs to the Thanksgiving vibes because the results are always gorgeous, as you can see from the example above.
I love the shiny dividing lines between the shades that really bring the look to life quite effortlessly and almost make them look like little presents wrapped up decoratively.
19. Leopard Nails
It’s such a myth and misconception that animal print can’t be used after Summer.
Since most of the natural animal prints use only neutrals and muted tones, they’re the perfect way of incorporating life and attitude into your Thanksgiving manicures without stepping outside of the classic spectrum.
Plus, when you use them in many different ways, what you get is the gorgeous and fiery design like above, and I think that really makes my point for itself.
20. Cute Short Matte Thanksgiving Nails
How much more high-fashion can nails get than this manicure? There’s a slight gradient effect that’s amazingly interrupted by one shade.
In contrast, the clash between the natural nail and the nail polish shades is softened by metallic gold circles.
The whole short Thanksgiving nails is actually quite futuristic and downright stylish.
I would call them influencer nails, especially since they’re short and square, which is ideal for the girly on the go who doesn’t have much time to focus on her nails but still wants them to look fantastic.
21. Thanksgiving French Tip Nails
Here, we have the modern-day princess design. These Thanksgiving nail ideas are so refined and are brimming with royalty vibes.
They’re also a little bit quaint and would look just as good in a quiet meadow as they would on a busy city street.
Oh, and of course, they’re also just made for looking stunning around the Thanksgiving table, where they’re sure to become the object of compliments and conversation.
Also, another reason why this manicure wins my heart is the gorgeous green addition that takes this Thanksgiving manicure idea to the next level.
22. Cabernet Leather Nail Design for Thanksgiving
These nails look like modern art. They’re all avant-garde, quite experimental, and gorgeous from tip to cuticle.
While they may look like they leaped right off the wall of a high-end cosmopolitan apartment, they also have a funky lava lamp effect that brings 70s vibes to the game.
The oval, almost almond shape of the nails is absolutely essential to keeping the soft, groovy, and chic allure in check.
Thus, be sure to file gently and evenly across the nail before applying a semi-opaque base and getting started.
23. All of Green Thanksgiving Nail Ideas
I don’t know why, but people tend to ignore the gorgeous green shade when it comes to autumn nails despite it being one of the freshest and most exciting shades in the season’s spectrum.
Fortunately, the lively shade also fits right in at Thanksgiving, paying homage to nature and all of its beauty.
Here, we see it used at its finest in an abstract formation that takes French tips to the next level.
The brown lines anchor the look and create an earthy vibe that everyone’s looking to replicate this year.
24. Teddy Bear Thanksgiving Nail Idea
Short, square, and sweet nails giving you creative block when it comes to Thanksgiving nails?
Let it go with these sweet nails that are so distinct and gorgeous and absolutely lovely without being too simple.
They feature chic cow print that’s usually a no-no when it comes to more compact nails but works absolutely wonderfully thanks to the genius of this unique design.
The gold nail foil really brings the manicure to life and adds a chic twist to the playful allure, and the rich brown nail polish is just to die for.
25. Berry Thanksgiving Nail Color
This is the epitome of deluxe nails. They’re absolutely lavish from cuticle to tip and honestly look like they came right off of Barbie’s hand.
I love the strong and powerful pink color that you just know means business and really can’t be missed.
Paired with the snug sweater stitch effect, it brings out such a girly and cozy appeal that’s given some edge by the long square shape of the nails.
The diamonds really are just the luxurious cherry on top of this glamorous manicure that I’m beyond obsessed with.
26. Foxy Thanksgiving Nails
Cute doesn’t even cut it when it comes to these foxy Thanksgiving nail ideas. It’s so heartwarming and somehow manages to use one of the most underestimated autumnal shades, tan, and a clear canvas to create adorably cartoonish art.
Also, the plaid nail is a given and never looks out of place in a Thanksgiving nail idea.
While you may be up to flexing your nail design skills with the stunning fox, you might want to use this one as an excuse to book a trip to the salon. Trust me, it’s worth it.
27. Tortie and Torties Nails
It was only a matter of time before the up-and-coming tortoiseshell style was given the privilege of being incorporated into a French Tip manicure.
Truly, this means that a trend has made it. Consider this design set-in-amber and turtle shell’s introduction into the nail design world, and they’re here to stay.
Since they use autumnal tones, there’s no better time to debut them than now, and the light green accent nail? To die for.
28. One for Thanksgiving
Luxury has arrived this Thanksgiving, and it’s on your nails. First things first, they’re amazingly, irresistibly, and oh-so almond that I could almost die.
Secondly, everything on top is so rich, sumptuous, and shimmery that it has my heart.
I’ll also say that this manicure is made for wearing with jewelry, with the best of rings being brought out by the magnificent manicure.
29. A Honey Mustard Moment Nails
Sunshine, sophistication, and soft vibes are all wrapped into this beautifully bright manicure that’s just dying to be shown off this Thanksgiving.
To enjoy its gleaming glory, it doesn’t ask much of you other than that you keep your nails softly oval and gently paint on a distinct yellow shade.
They’re easy to maintain, easy-going, and perfect for the girlie on the go who still wants to look effortlessly stylish.
30. Matte Browny Thanksgiving Frenchies
Two-tone gradient tips are honestly a dream come true. They incorporate two of this year’s hottest trends, making them so incredibly cosmopolitan and contemporary.
If you’re wondering how you’re going to perfect the shiny tip and matte nail bed, nail tape is the answer.
Paint your nail using a matte polish before cutting the nail tape into the desired shape and applying it to the nails.
Then, use a glossy coat over the tips before removing the tape. It really is that simple.
31. Autumnal Abstract Nails
The set-in-amber effect is pretty big right now. It’s vintage-chic and a little rustic but still extremely fashionable.
It’s very old-style vogue and would probably be the go-to for Audrey Hepburn. They’re just so classy and artful and quite sophisticated in their experimental style.
They’re really a must-try if you’re looking for something more refined.
32. Golden Flakes Nails
It’s okay if you’re one of those gals who thinks about Winter and Christmas from September 1st and just consider Thanksgiving in passing.
You can still have nails that are right on Thanksgiving theme while still looking lowkey festive.
The rich brown nail polish mixed with the opulent gold foil is just so sumptuous and gorgeous, and let’s admit it, Christmas vibes.
Just be sure to find that sweet, soft spot between almond and oval-shaped nails to really perfect this manicure.
33. Flower Thanksgiving Nails
Just looking at these Thanksgiving nail ideas make me excited for Thanksgiving. They’re so lively and fun and absolutely fabulous.
The look takes the three brightest colors of the season and makes absolutely fabulous art out of them.
I would be so proud to show these nails off, and they also work as a nice little dopamine boost just to look at.
In other words, these are the feel-good nails of the year and will put you in such a good and fashionable mood.
34. Textured Cow Patches Nails
These are the nails you wish you’d thought of trying. They’re cool girl nails that look as effortless as they are chic, with just the right amount of fun and playful vibes while staying fashionable.
Plus, they’re even a little daring with animal print and Barbie-approved pink on the same hand, but the risk pays off, and every good fashionista knows that.
Don’t miss out; do yourself a favor and add this Thanksgiving nails idea to your list.
35. Gobble Gobble Thanksgiving Nails
Yes, you can have psychedelic nails that are still entirely chic and not over-the-top or loud, and this is how.
You put the warmest and muted Fall colors to good use by creating an adorable, cartoonish turkey, and then you apply the same pattern to another nail, leaving the turkey behind this time.
Paint the rest of your nails using a mustard yellow, and the masterpiece is complete and ready to be shared on Instagram.
36. Classy Thanksgiving Nail Design
Sometimes, nail polish colors speak for themselves. Here, they say cool and casual but still as effortlessly chic as possible.
You don’t see these off-shades often, and that’s what makes this look so special and distinct.
I call them the in-between shades that aren’t quite one color or another but don’t fall into the background at all.
Instead, they pop in their own right, especially when combined and helped to shine with a thick, glossy overcoat.
37. A Retro Fall Mix and Match Mani
I love love love green around this time of year. It’s such a fresh and invigorating color that can bring even the most neutral autumn shades to life.
It also adds a touch of nature and excitement to any manicure. In this design that incorporates some of this year’s hottest Fall trends, it works fabulously.
I also need to mention the tiny flower nail that I’m beyond obsessed with, and I think would look gorgeous on some other Thanksgiving manicures as well.
38. 3D Mix and Match Thanksgiving Nail Ideas
Possibly the most avant-garde and experimental looks of the year, expect to be the center of attention and fascination if you’re daring enough to try out these extraordinary nails.
They’ll certainly be cause for conversation, and they’re definitely worth it.
The key is to buy thick-textured clear nail varnish to paint over the base, or you can achieve a similar, perhaps even more striking effect just by going heavy-handed with the original nail polish
39. Double French Thanksgiving Nails
These beauties are part of what I like to call dessert nails.
They’re just sumptuous and delicious and remind everyone who sees them of all their favorite treats because they look just good enough to eat. So, bring out the sugary and fresh baked of Thanksgiving with these unique nails that might surprise you with how easy they are to bring to life.
40. Turkey Thanksgiving Nail Ideas
Sometimes, you want fresh nails with calm vibes that won’t clash with your outfit but won’t be a headache to bring to life, either.
If you need a look that ticks all those boxes while also never clashing with your outfits or accessories, this is your reliable, go-to look that never fails.
Plus, a plaid accent nail and adorable turkey thumbnail let everyone know just what occasion you’re celebrating in style.
41. Autumnal Nails for Thanksgiving
As rich and sumptuous as a glass of red wine, these burgundy nails are charmingly warm and entirely cozy.
They look like long evenings by the fire or high-end dinners at a 5-star restaurant. There’s something so classy and classic about the deep red shade that acts as the ideal companion to the masterpiece-detailed nails that look like they belong in an art gallery.
If you’re feeling the vintage-chic and sophisticated vibes this Thanksgiving, these are your nails.
42. Fall But for Thanksgiving
These nails are giving mesmerizing. They’re even a little bit mermaid-like, thanks to their illuminated blue shade that absolutely dazzles and delights.
They’re also even a little bit cosmic, which is pretty big right now, thanks to TikTok. These nails should be easy enough to DIY.
Just be sure to gloss over those cuticles using an opaque base that matches your natural nail bed color.
43. Plaid Thanksgiving Nail Colors
When it comes to Thanksgiving nails ideas, we always see this cute plaid brown nails for Thanksgiving. It gives the vibes of coziness, hot chocolate, and live the spirit.
But it works to add a striking edge to what are otherwise adorable designs, taking the look from quaint-chic status to downright gorgeous, plaid, and sparkles included.
44. Brown French Tip Nails
So striking yet cozy, these nails are what I think the future of beauty looks like. The straight lines mimic the plaid pattern while also evoking symmetry and geometry that have slowly been working their way into today’s contemporary designs.
The long tips are also quite quirky and even retro, which makes for such a chic combo that I can’t even. You just really need to try these, trust me.
45. Cute Thanksgiving Nail Ideas
I had no idea how the chrome trend would find its way into Thanksgiving nail designs, but some fashion-forward genius has managed it with style.
It’s such a flourish to these lovely nails that cover some of the more vibrant aspects of the genre. From the fall leaves nail to the glitter nails, this manicure truly has it all.
46. Cozy Plaid Nails
These nails are so graceful. From the Autumn day tips with burn shade leaves to the plaid pattern nails, literally, everything is the epitome of classic Thanksgiving manicure.
It’s just one of those looks that would look ideal wrapped around a coffee cup or picking up pumpkins to decorate your home.
The colors, despite being quite strong, actually match perfectly with most outfits and accessories, making these nails your manicure-shaped bestie for this year.
47. Double Orange French Nails
Color clash French tips are possibly the best, easiest, and most effortless way to take the much-loved, classic look to the next level.
It takes the elegant vibes of painted tips and adds a lively splash of colors. In the process, 70s vibes are created, which are so in right now.
So, if you’re looking for a unique manicure that’s as fun as it is gorgeous and even easy to DIY this year, look no further than these lovely little dual-tone nails.
