The only thing that comes along with Thanksgiving, after the shopping season and a scrumptious dinner, is nail art. Whether you like your nails long or short, shaped or simple, abstract or elegant, nail art has evolved. From a simple manicure activity, nail art has become seasonal and festive. Here are some of the best nail design ideas and colors to opt for this Thanksgiving. While these are intended for Thanksgiving, you can try them on any occasion.

Classic Thanksgiving colors for nail art
The fall season brings out a myriad of colors in nature. Depending on the vibe you want, you can choose warm colors like mustard yellow, pumpkin orange, and purple or dramatic darks like olive green, burgundy, obsidian black, and red for your nails. The unassuming brown can give out all the right vibes of Thanksgiving – coziness, comfort, warmth, and connection. Clubbing it with neutral Autumn tones of ivory and cream can bring out a festive mood. Alternatively, orange is a bright yet warm shade that can uplift your mood. It also blends the energizing red with cheerful yellow.

Below are some of the trendiest Thanksgiving nail art designs that instantly enhance your look.

Fall leaf designs
With a base coat of a neutral tone, you can add a leaf pattern on it to make the design pop. Then, instead of freehanding drawing it, consider using nail stamps to achieve picture-perfect leaf patterns.

Polka dots
Paint on polka dots in a well-organized pattern for an eye-catchy look. It not only looks incredibly chic and elegant but also festive. It can be worn with different color schemes for any occasion around the year.

Classic red
You can never go wrong with the classic red shade inspired by cranberries and deep red foliage. For a trendier look, you can also use dipping powder for the ring finger nail and coat the others with a deep red shade.

Fall color French tips
You can have a seasonal theme for your nails and yet keep it simple for the holiday season with French tips. Use a mix of fall shades of forest green, deep merlot, and cappuccino brown for delicate lines on the fingertips. A coat of transparent paint will add a gleam to the elegant design.

Gold leaf on a matte base
Matte finish never goes out of style. Allow rich, autumnal matte polish to reflect golden leaves on your nails. If you want to keep the look more elegant, you can add the pop-out golden leaf to just one fingernail and paint the rest of the nails with a seasonal matte shade.

Gold foliage and marble nail art
Not everything has to be symmetrical. Randomly adding gold flakes or brown foliage to a marble or matte paint will give the impression that your nails are being lightly touched by falling leaves.

Glitter
You can amp up the glamor this season with glitter. Adding a layer of glitter over a nude manicure can give a minimalist aesthetic with a touch of glamor.

Simple techniques to ace the Thanksgiving nail designs
You don’t have to buy elaborate tools to have a professionally manicured look. Use these things around the house to ace your Thanksgiving nail art:

Bobby pins
These pins can help create the perfect polka dots. Paint your nails with a preferred shade first and let them dry. Then dip the edge of a bobby pin in another color and apply the dots onto the nails.

Tape
A tape is an ideal tool for geometric shapes and French tips. Create a pattern of your choice with a tape, then apply a base coat on your nails and remove the tape once dry.

Sponge
It adds a gradient effect to your nails. After applying and drying the base coat, tap the sponge with polish onto your nail tips.

Toothbrush
A toothbrush can create a splatter effect and give your nails a stylish graffiti look. Use a q-tip dipped in acetone to take off the excess paint.

Dipping powder
This powder can give a dust-like texture to your Thanksgiving nail design. This silica-based powder does not require UV light and can last three to four weeks, which makes it an ideal option for busy festive days.