28 Gel Nail Ideas for November, From Pumpkin Spice to Cherry Wine (2024)

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Fall Aura November at the Museum Black and White Spectacular Pumpkin Spice Skittles Cherry Wine Silver Abstract Fall Water Marble Tortoise Shell Chic Honey Mustard Pink and Brown Glitter Assorted Chocolates Slate French Red Elegance Art & Abstract Gala Glam Gold Leaf and Red Butter Yellow Swirl Khaki Green Red Resin Fall Chevron French Cheetah Print Forever Fall Daisy Burgundy Elegance Midnight Aura Fall Swirl Brown Cow, Stunning! Black French Tip 24k Gold Manicure

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It's November, which means we're welcoming Thanksgiving, Scorpio season, and the changing colors of fall. What else changes color in November? That would be your nails, of course. Sayonara to the bright pinks, blues, and yellows of summer manicures; we're fully leaning into seasonal oranges, greens, and deep purples. Whether you're into a pumpkin spice nail look or a more gothic, spooky vibe to channel that Scorpio energy, we've got you all covered.

Here, we've gathered 28 of our favorite gel nail ideas for November, with a little something for everyone—just like Thanksgiving dinner.

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Fall Aura

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Aura nails have shown no sign of stopping, and we're obsessed with this orange and navy blue take. The additional pop of purple is a fabulous touch.

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November at the Museum

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This brown and cream abstract mani is literal art. This style can be whatever you want it to be—show this inspo image to your nail artist and let their imagination run wild.

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Black and White Spectacular

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This isn't a regular French manicure—this is the funky, cool French of the future. We love the combination of negative space manicure and traditional French style (and the black and white is just chic).

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Pumpkin Spice Skittles

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A skittle manicure is always a welcome sight. This fall-inspired look feels like a pumpkin spice latte, just on your fingers.

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Cherry Wine

Nothing screams fall quite like a wine-colored nail polish. Whether you like a lighter burgundy or a true, deep wine shade like this one, the color is perfect for a fall vibe.

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Silver Abstract

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These almond-shaped nails are so fun, almost like they were picked at random. The 3D effect of the dots and swirls is bound to inspire any nail artist.

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Fall Water Marble

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Remember water marble nails? Of course you do, why am I even asking? These fall-inspired water marble and striped nails are funky and completely original.

Tortoise Shell Chic

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The jelly manicure dominated 2024, and this tortoiseshell patterned take on the trend is gorgeous. We love seeing it paired with the deep vermillion shade.

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Honey Mustard

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No shade embodies fall quite like mustard yellow. Regardless of how you feel about the condiment, you can't deny that it makes the perfect shade for a November nail.

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Pink and Brown Glitter

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Somehow, these are both nude nails but not quite nude nails. The glitter-specked pink and brown hues are just unique enough to be different but don't scream at you from a distance.

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Assorted Chocolates

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Remember what we said about the skittle manicure? It applies here, too. This time, the shades are giving more "box of chocolates"—and they're just as delicious.

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Slate French

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It's not quite slate grey, but it's not quite blue—it's somewhere in between. Pairing the matte polish with the shiny French tip levels up this look.

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Red Elegance

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A true red is perfect any time of the year, but there's something really unique about a candy apple shade in the later autumn seasons. It reminds us of trips to the cider mill and apple pie.

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Art & Abstract

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Pistachio green is an underrated color in the fall palette, and this manicure proves its worth. The artsy, abstract design is perfect for the cooler weather.

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Gala Glam

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Some color schemes go together like the Haim sisters, and the combo of black, plum, and cheetah print is one of them. This manicure will keep them guessing in the best way possible.

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Gold Leaf and Red

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Looking for a nail look to transition you into the holiday season? This red and gold manicure will fit in at any holiday party, without screaming "CHRISTMAS" like it's 5 AM on December 25.

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Butter Yellow Swirl

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Butter yellow had a huge moment earlier this year, and swirling it with a brown shade feels like Thanksgiving, but on your fingers. It's giving mashed potatoes and gravy, but make it fashion.

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Khaki Green

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Khakis aren't just pants to wear to work—this khaki green is a woody neutral. The brownish-green color suits all skin tones and provides a welcome change from the browns and deep oranges you see during this time.

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Red Resin

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How can resin inspiration look so good on a nail? Probably because it's paired with a gorgeous blue-red French tip on a few fingers.

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Fall Chevron French

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This multi-layered French nail is for those who love a good stripe. The overlapping of the tan, cream, and orange feels like a flannel print on your fingers.

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Cheetah Print Forever

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It is a truth universally acknowledged that cheetah print is, in fact, a nude. This black and burnt orange nail look is sure to look great on safari (or, you know, watching National Geographic videos).

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Fall Daisy

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Who says flowers don't grow in the fall? This brown and cream daisy manicure is easily recreated with a dotting tool and the polishes of your choice.

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Burgundy Elegance

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Gold leaf on a nail really imparts a Baroque feeling. The added pearl accents make it feel regal—like you're about to attend a gala in Bridgerton.

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Midnight Aura

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This take on an aura manicure feels like it came right out of a full moon—perfect for the autumn equinox.

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Fall Swirl

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Swirly nails are always a great (and easy!) approach to nail art. Here, a fall-themed color scheme really suits the style. And if you're into sports, it's a great way to sport (pun intended) your team's colors without being too obvious.

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Brown Cow, Stunning!

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Mo Heart, this one's for you. Here, celebrity nail artist Betina Goldstein creates a cowhide print that is both country and chic.

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Black French Tip

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There's a time and place for a French manicure—and that time is now and forever. This black French-tipped manicure is perfect for the spookier days of fall.

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24k Gold Manicure

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Whether you like gold jewelry or are more of a silver person, this chrome manicure is worth the right cntrl + save. A warmer tone like this one is a bolder take on traditional gold.