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Nail Art Trends For Autumn

Autumn's Biggest Nail Art Trends Look Fancy — but Are Actually So Easy to Do

Nail Art Trends For Autumn
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Maybe on a scale from Frida Kahlo to ventriloquist dummy holding a drawing pencil, your DIY nail painting skills rank at a reasonable three. No matter! Autumn's coolest nail art trends may look like a lot of work, but they're actually pretty easy to do.

"We're shifting toward organic, sexy manicure shapes in rich, vibrant colours like a denim-grey, champagne holographic gold, and stunning bricks or terracottas," said Eleanor Langston, chief creative officer of New York City salon Paintbox. Think: the dark, moody polishes you've come to love for the season, all adorned with a simple stud, metallic brushstrokes, or wavy designs.

Don't just take our word for it. Keep reading for Langston's full breakdown of Autumn's biggest nail art trends to try this year (plus, exactly how to get 'em) — prerequisite painting experience, be damned.

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