23 Stunning Purple Fall Nails: Inspiring Designs and Ideas for Autumn

Fall is the perfect time to experiment with new nail designs, especially when it comes to incorporating rich and bold colors like purple. From dark plum to light pastel shades, purple fall nails offer a wide range of options to suit any style. In this article, I will guide you through some captivating nail designs that are perfect for the autumn season, using detailed descriptions and professional insights. Let’s dive into these creative purple fall nails ideas.

Glossy Light Purple Nails

When it comes to purple fall nails, glossy finishes can add a touch of sophistication and elegance. These nails feature a light purple hue with a glossy top coat that enhances the color’s depth and shine. The smooth, reflective surface makes these nails perfect for any occasion, adding a subtle yet impactful touch to your fall look.

Consumables:

• • Base coat: OPI Natural Nail Base Coat
  • Light purple nail polish: Essie ‘Lilacism’
  • Glossy top coat: Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat

Home Application Tips:

1. 1. Apply a base coat to protect your nails and ensure the polish adheres well.
   2. Paint your nails with two coats of Essie ‘Lilacism’, allowing each coat to dry completely.
   3. Finish with a Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat to achieve that glossy finish.

Metallic Purple Nails

These purple fall nails feature a striking metallic finish, perfect for those who want to make a bold statement. The dark purple base is accentuated with a metallic sheen that reflects light beautifully, creating a mesmerizing effect. This look is ideal for evening events or when you simply want to stand out.

Consumables:

• • Base coat: CND Stickey Anchoring Base Coat
  • Metallic purple nail polish: Sally Hansen ‘Purple Prism’
  • Top coat: Glisten & Glow Top Coat

Home Application Tips:

1. 1. Start with a base coat to prep your nails.
   2. Apply two coats of Sally Hansen ‘Purple Prism’, ensuring each layer is dry before applying the next.
   3. Seal the design with a Glisten & Glow Top Coat to maintain the metallic effect and add durability.

Swirly Purple Nail Art

For a more intricate and artistic look, these purple fall nails feature a swirly design combining various shades of purple. The design incorporates light and dark purple hues in a swirling pattern that adds movement and visual interest. This art design is perfect for those who love a creative and unique manicure.

Consumables:

• • Base coat: Orly Bonder Base Coat
  • Light purple polish: Zoya ‘Heather’
  • Dark purple polish: OPI ‘Viking in a Vinter Vonderland’
  • Nail art brush set

Home Application Tips:

1. 1. Apply a base coat to your nails.
   2. Use the Zoya ‘Heather’ polish as your base color.
   3. Create swirling patterns with the OPI ‘Viking in a Vinter Vonderland’ using a thin nail art brush.
   4. Once dry, apply a top coat to seal the design and add shine.

Purple Nails with Leaf Accents

These nails combine a rich purple base with delicate leaf accents in black and white, making them perfect for the fall season. The design is elegant and adds a touch of nature-inspired beauty to your manicure. The contrasting colors make the leaf accents stand out beautifully against the purple background.

Consumables:

• • Base coat: Butter London Horse Power Nail Rescue Base Coat
  • Purple polish: Chanel ‘Vibration’
  • Black and white nail art pens: Sally Hansen Nail Art Pens
  • Glitter polish: China Glaze ‘Fairy Dust’
  • Top coat: Essie Gel Setter Top Coat

Home Application Tips:

1. 1. Start with a base coat.
   2. Apply two coats of Chanel ‘Vibration’.
   3. Use the Sally Hansen Nail Art Pens to draw leaf accents on your nails.
   4. Add a touch of China Glaze ‘Fairy Dust’ glitter polish for extra sparkle.
   5. Finish with a Essie Gel Setter Top Coat.

Floral Purple Nails

For a delicate and whimsical look, these purple fall nails feature floral designs embedded within the purple polish. The design incorporates tiny, detailed flowers that add a feminine and romantic touch to your nails. This look is perfect for those who appreciate intricate details and a soft, cute aesthetic.

Consumables:

• • Base coat: Deborah Lippmann Hard Rock Base and Top Coat
  • Purple polish: ILNP ‘Funhouse’
  • Nail art stickers: Dashing Diva Flower Nail Stickers
  • Top coat: Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Top Coat

Home Application Tips:

1. 1. Apply a base coat to your nails.
   2. Use ILNP ‘Funhouse’ as the base color.
   3. Apply the Dashing Diva Flower Nail Stickers on top of the purple polish.
   4. Seal the design with Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Top Coat for long-lasting wear.

Shimmering Plum Purple Nails

These nails feature a sophisticated plum purple base with a subtle shimmer that catches the light beautifully. The design is perfect for fall, combining elegance with a touch of sparkle. The almond shape adds to the overall chic and polished look.

Consumables:

• • Base coat: Sally Hansen Hard as Nails
  • Plum purple polish: Zoya ‘Mason’
  • Shimmer top coat: ILNP ‘Mega (L)’
  • Top coat: Essie Gel Couture Top Coat

Home Application Tips:

1. 1. Start with a protective base coat.
   2. Apply two layers of Zoya ‘Mason’.
   3. Add a layer of ILNP ‘Mega (L)’ for the shimmer effect.
   4. Finish with a Essie Gel Couture Top Coat for durability and shine.

Glittery Lavender Nails

For those who love a bit of sparkle, these glittery lavender nails are a perfect choice. The combination of lavender with silver glitter creates a fun and festive look that’s ideal for any autumn event. The short, square shape makes them practical yet stylish.

Consumables:

• • Base coat: OPI Nail Envy
  • Lavender polish: China Glaze ‘Spontaneous’
  • Silver glitter top coat: Orly ‘Shine On Crazy Diamond’
  • Top coat: Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat

Home Application Tips:

1. 1. Apply a base coat to strengthen your nails.
   2. Use China Glaze ‘Spontaneous’ as the base color.
   3. Add Orly ‘Shine On Crazy Diamond’ for a glitter effect.
   4. Seal with Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat.

Matte Purple and Nude Nails

These nails offer a chic and modern look with a combination of matte purple and nude shades. The design features a striking matte finish that adds a contemporary twist to the classic almond shape. This minimalist yet bold look is perfect for those who appreciate understated elegance.

Consumables:

• • Base coat: Deborah Lippmann Hard Rock Base Coat
  • Matte purple polish: OPI ‘Purple Palazzo Pants’
  • Nude polish: Essie ‘Topless & Barefoot’
  • Matte top coat: OPI Matte Top Coat

Home Application Tips:

1. 1. Start with a base coat.
   2. Apply OPI ‘Purple Palazzo Pants’ on the majority of the nails and Essie ‘Topless & Barefoot’ on an accent nail.
   3. Finish with a OPI Matte Top Coat to achieve the matte look.

Purple with Silver Foil Accent Nails

These purple fall nails feature a bold purple base with silver foil accents, creating a unique and eye-catching look. The combination of metallic elements with a rich purple hue makes these nails perfect for fall festivities.

Consumables:

• • Base coat: Orly Bonder Base Coat
  • Purple polish: Butter London ‘Molly Coddled’
  • Silver foil: Kiara Sky Silver Nail Foil
  • Top coat: Glisten & Glow Top Coat

Home Application Tips:

1. 1. Apply a base coat.
   2. Paint your nails with two coats of Butter London ‘Molly Coddled’.
   3. Apply Kiara Sky Silver Nail Foil using a nail adhesive.
   4. Seal with Glisten & Glow Top Coat.

Bright Purple Nails

For those who prefer a vivid and bold manicure, these bright purple nails are a fantastic choice. The high-gloss finish and intense color make a strong statement, perfect for adding a pop of color to your fall wardrobe.

Consumables:

• • Base coat: CND Stickey Anchoring Base Coat
  • Bright purple polish: Essie ‘DJ Play That Song’
  • Top coat: Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Top Coat

Home Application Tips:

1. 1. Start with a base coat.
   2. Apply two coats of Essie ‘DJ Play That Song’.
   3. Finish with Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Top Coat for a glossy finish.

Purple Glitter and Solid Nails

This purple fall nails design features a combination of solid purple nails and a glittery accent nail. The blend of solid and glitter finishes creates a dynamic and festive look perfect for the season. The acrylic nails showcase a vibrant purple shade with a sparkling touch on one finger, making it a versatile design for various occasions.

Consumables:

• • Base coat: OPI Natural Nail Base Coat
  • Solid purple polish: Essie ‘Play Date’
  • Purple glitter polish: China Glaze ‘Fairy Dust’
  • Top coat: Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat

Home Application Tips:

1. 1. Apply a base coat to your nails.
   2. Use Essie ‘Play Date’ for the solid purple nails.
   3. Apply China Glaze ‘Fairy Dust’ on the accent nail for a glitter effect.
   4. Seal the design with Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat.

Purple and White Leaf Accent Nails

These nails feature a vibrant purple base combined with a white accent nail adorned with black leaf designs. This art design brings a natural element into the mix, making it perfect for autumn. The contrast between the purple and white, coupled with the leaf motif, adds an artistic and seasonal touch.

Consumables:

• • Base coat: Deborah Lippmann Hard Rock Base Coat
  • Purple polish: OPI ‘Do You Lilac It?’
  • White polish: Essie ‘Blanc’
  • Black nail art pen: Sally Hansen Nail Art Pen
  • Top coat: Glisten & Glow Top Coat

Home Application Tips:

1. 1. Start with a base coat.
   2. Apply OPI ‘Do You Lilac It?’ on most nails and Essie ‘Blanc’ on the accent nails.
   3. Use the Sally Hansen Nail Art Pen to draw leaf designs on the white nails.
   4. Seal the design with Glisten & Glow Top Coat.

Dual-Tone Glitter and Solid Purple Nails

This design combines a dual-tone look with glitter and solid purple nails. The mix of light and dark purple shades along with the glitter adds depth and dimension to the nails. The combination of solid and glitter finishes makes this a standout design for the fall season.

Consumables:

• • Base coat: CND Stickey Anchoring Base Coat
  • Light purple polish: Essie ‘Lilacism’
  • Dark purple polish: OPI ‘Lincoln Park After Dark’
  • Purple glitter polish: ILNP ‘Dreaming’
  • Top coat: Essie Gel Couture Top Coat

Home Application Tips:

1. 1. Apply a base coat to your nails.
   2. Use Essie ‘Lilacism’ and OPI ‘Lincoln Park After Dark’ for the dual-tone effect.
   3. Apply ILNP ‘Dreaming’ on the glitter accent nails.
   4. Seal the design with Essie Gel Couture Top Coat.

Simple Glossy Purple Nails

For a classic and straightforward look, these nails feature a single glossy purple shade. The short, square shape and high-gloss finish make these nails both practical and stylish, perfect for everyday wear in the fall.

Consumables:

• • Base coat: Orly Bonder Base Coat
  • Purple polish: Sally Hansen ‘Violet Voltage’
  • Top coat: Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat

Home Application Tips:

1. 1. Start with a base coat.
   2. Apply two coats of Sally Hansen ‘Violet Voltage’.
   3. Finish with Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat for a glossy finish.

Purple and Black Abstract Design Nails

These nails combine a solid purple base with an abstract black design on a neutral accent nail. The artistic black lines on the neutral background provide a striking contrast to the solid purple, making this a modern and edgy look for fall.

Consumables:

• • Base coat: OPI Nail Envy
  • Purple polish: Butter London ‘Molly Coddled’
  • Neutral polish: Zoya ‘Godiva’
  • Black nail art pen: Sally Hansen Nail Art Pen
  • Top coat: Glisten & Glow Top Coat

Home Application Tips:

1. 1. Apply a base coat.
   2. Use Butter London ‘Molly Coddled’ for the purple nails and Zoya ‘Godiva’ for the neutral accent nails.
   3. Draw abstract black lines on the accent nails with the Sally Hansen Nail Art Pen.
   4. Seal with Glisten & Glow Top Coat.

Matte Ombre Purple Nails

This purple fall nails design features a stunning matte ombre effect, transitioning from a deep purple at the base to a lighter shade at the tips. The matte finish gives a sophisticated and modern look, perfect for those who prefer a subtler, yet stylish manicure for the fall season.

Consumables:

• • Base coat: Butter London Nail Foundation Priming Basecoat
  • Dark purple polish: OPI ‘Lincoln Park After Dark’
  • Light purple polish: Essie ‘Lilacism’
  • Matte top coat: OPI Matte Top Coat
  • Makeup sponge for blending

Home Application Tips:

1. 1. Apply a base coat.
   2. Paint a stripe of OPI ‘Lincoln Park After Dark’ and Essie ‘Lilacism’ onto a makeup sponge, overlapping slightly in the middle.
   3. Dab the sponge onto your nails to create the ombre effect, repeating until the desired gradient is achieved.
   4. Finish with a OPI Matte Top Coat for a matte finish.

Purple and Lavender Glitter Nails

These nails combine a rich dark purple with a lighter lavender shade, accented with glitter. The gradient glitter effect on the lavender nail adds a touch of sparkle and elegance, making this design perfect for both casual and festive occasions.

Consumables:

• • Base coat: CND Stickey Anchoring Base Coat
  • Dark purple polish: China Glaze ‘Dusk in the Dust’
  • Lavender polish: Zoya ‘Heather’
  • Purple glitter polish: China Glaze ‘Fairy Dust’
  • Top coat: Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat

Home Application Tips:

1. 1. Start with a base coat.
   2. Apply China Glaze ‘Dusk in the Dust’ on most nails and Zoya ‘Heather’ on the accent nails.
   3. Use China Glaze ‘Fairy Dust’ on the accent nails for the glitter effect.
   4. Seal with Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat.

Purple Foil Accent Nails

This design features a striking metallic purple polish paired with a clear base nail accented with purple foil and a simple black line. The combination of metallic and minimalist elements creates a bold and contemporary look, perfect for making a statement.

Consumables:

• • Base coat: Orly Bonder Base Coat
  • Metallic purple polish: Essie ‘For the Twill of It’
  • Nail foil: Kiara Sky Purple Nail Foil
  • Black nail art pen: Sally Hansen Nail Art Pen
  • Top coat: Glisten & Glow Top Coat

Home Application Tips:

1. 1. Apply a base coat.
   2. Use Essie ‘For the Twill of It’ for the metallic nails.
   3. Apply Kiara Sky Purple Nail Foil on the clear base nails, adding a black line using the Sally Hansen Nail Art Pen.
   4. Seal with Glisten & Glow Top Coat.

Purple and White Floral Accent Nails

These nails combine a deep purple base with white accent nails featuring delicate floral designs. The floral accents add a feminine and elegant touch, making this design perfect for both everyday wear and special occasions.

Consumables:

• • Base coat: OPI Nail Envy
  • Purple polish: OPI ‘Do You Lilac It?’
  • White polish: Essie ‘Blanc’
  • Black nail art pen: Sally Hansen Nail Art Pen
  • Purple glitter polish: China Glaze ‘Fairy Dust’
  • Top coat: Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat

Home Application Tips:

1. 1. Start with a base coat.
   2. Apply OPI ‘Do You Lilac It?’ on most nails and Essie ‘Blanc’ on the accent nails.
   3. Draw floral designs on the white nails with the Sally Hansen Nail Art Pen and add glitter accents with China Glaze ‘Fairy Dust’.
   4. Finish with Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat.

Dark Purple with Gold Accent Nails

These nails feature a rich dark purple shade with a subtle gold accent, creating a luxurious and sophisticated look. The addition of a small gold charm on one nail adds an elegant touch, perfect for an upscale autumn manicure.

Consumables:

• • Base coat: Deborah Lippmann Hard Rock Base Coat
  • Dark purple polish: OPI ‘Lincoln Park After Dark’
  • Gold charm: Born Pretty Gold Nail Charms
  • Top coat: Essie Gel Couture Top Coat

Home Application Tips:

1. 1. Apply a base coat.
   2. Paint your nails with OPI ‘Lincoln Park After Dark’.
   3. Attach the Born Pretty Gold Nail Charms to one nail using a small amount of nail glue.
   4. Seal the design with Essie Gel Couture Top Coat.

Purple and Zebra Print Nails

This bold and trendy design combines a solid purple base with black and white zebra print accents. The mix of purple and animal print creates a striking and modern look, perfect for those who love to make a statement with their nails. The design features almond-shaped nails, adding an extra touch of elegance.

Consumables:

• • Base coat: Orly Bonder Base Coat
  • Purple polish: OPI ‘Do You Lilac It?’
  • Black polish: Essie ‘Licorice’
  • White polish: Essie ‘Blanc’
  • Nail art brush set for zebra print
  • Top coat: Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat

Home Application Tips:

1. 1. Apply a base coat.
   2. Use OPI ‘Do You Lilac It?’ for the purple nails and Essie ‘Licorice’ for the black nail.
   3. For the zebra print, paint a white base with Essie ‘Blanc’ and use a thin nail art brush to create the zebra stripes with Essie ‘Licorice’.
   4. Seal with Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat.

Dark Purple Glitter Nails

These nails feature a deep, dark purple base with a subtle glitter finish, creating a sophisticated and glamorous look. The short, square shape makes this design both practical and stylish, perfect for everyday wear or special occasions.

Consumables:

• • Base coat: CND Stickey Anchoring Base Coat
  • Dark purple glitter polish: Zoya ‘Payton’
  • Top coat: Glisten & Glow Top Coat

Home Application Tips:

1. 1. Start with a base coat.
   2. Apply two coats of Zoya ‘Payton’.
   3. Finish with Glisten & Glow Top Coat for a glossy and long-lasting finish.

Matte Purple Nails

For a sleek and modern look, these nails feature a solid matte purple finish. The short, square shape and matte texture give a minimalist yet chic appearance, ideal for those who prefer a clean and understated manicure.

Consumables:

• • Base coat: Butter London Nail Foundation Priming Basecoat
  • Purple polish: Sally Hansen ‘Violet Voltage’
  • Matte top coat: OPI Matte Top Coat

Home Application Tips:

1. 1. Apply a base coat.
   2. Use Sally Hansen ‘Violet Voltage’ for the color.
   3. Finish with OPI Matte Top Coat to achieve the matte effect.