20 Thanksgiving Nail Ideas That Are a Feast for Your Fingertips (2024)

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We love Thanksgiving, and not just because it's an excuse to fly home and stuff our faces with pie. It's also an opportunity topause the hustle and bustle of daily life, reflect on our current situations, and express real gratitude. (By the way,regularly expressing gratitudeis scientifically proven to make you a happier person, but we digress.)

As with any holiday, our favorite way to get into the spirit is by channeling it onto our nails. What can we say: There's something about afresh manicurethat makes us feel a visceral sense of anticipation and excitement, especially if there'snail artinvolved. If you're also feeling festive right down to your fingertips, scroll on for 20 of our favorite Thanksgiving nail ideas.

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Thanksgiving Florals

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Florals aren't just for the warmer months. The key here is to simply play into that fall color palette. We love these tiny dotted flowers; they're equal parts easy to DIY and cute.

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A Very '70s Thanksgiving

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There's a certain groovy aura to this mani we're seriously digging. Utilize greens, yellows, oranges, and browns to give any design—or decade—a Thanksgiving twist.

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Serving Pumpkin

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We're all about easy, high-impact nail art, so these stripey accent nails are right up our alley. The flicks remind us of DIY turkey art—you see the vision, right?

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Rectangular Accents

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For a simple, artistic look. start with a base ofwhite polishbefore adding a matching cube at the base of each nail. It's simple yet chic.

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Cranberry Sauce

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Is it just us, or does this cherry mocha nail look also give off cranberry sauce vibes? Either way you look at it, it's one undeniably delicious manicure.

Neutral Slice

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Sometimes it really is as easy as putting a spin on a classic nail design. Just look at this diagonal take on a French manicure.

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Simple Wreath

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One of the easiest ways to add a festive touch to a simple neutral manicure is by adding an accent nail. This wreath design might take some skill to freehand, but you can always get a similar look with nail stickers.

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Abstract Fall

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Go for a more abstract mani moment in shades of burgundy, yellow, and orange. We love how the design feels distinctly Thanksgiving without being too on the nose.

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Swirly Thanksgiving

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A swirling negative space manicure is always chic. This one's particularly festive thanks to that classic Thanksgiving color palette.

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Falling Leaves

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It doesn't get much more autumnal than falling leaves. Use a fine-lining nail art brush to draw a few over a toasty aura base for maximum autumn. (Or, if you want to make it easy on yourself, take this pic to your nail tech as inspo.)

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Criss-Cross

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Upgrade your French tips with a modern criss-cross design. Elongate the lines so they start around halfway up the nail for a high-impact effect.

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Colorful Details

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If youlean towards pastel shades, even infalland winter, then take inspiration from this colorful nail design fit for a harvest festival.

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Minimalist Mismatch

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Who says you have to choose between mismatching and minimalism? This set utilizes negative space and checkered motifs to marry the two.

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Pumpkin Tips

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If you're a French loyalist, switch things up for Thanksgiving with orange tips. Add a little bit of sparkle for some festive cheer.

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Sweater Set

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Whether or not you're expecting sweater weather on Thanksgiving day, a sweater manicure is a great way to go all in on cozy vibes. If a 3D set like this one feels out of your nail art depth, you can always use fine-lining brushes and go the 2D route instead.

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Fall Greens

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As the weather cools off, we always find ourselves gradually making our way back to deep greens—like this stunning emerald shade that makes a statement all on its own. A statement mani that's easy to DIY? We're obsessed.

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Gold Foiled

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From the matte finish to the sleek gold-foil detailing, there's so much to love about this mani. It's simple but still packs a punch.

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Giving Thanks

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If you're looking to go as literal as possible with your Thanksgiving manicure, we've got you covered. Some wear their heart on their sleeve; why not give your thanks on your nails?

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Harvest Skittle

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A Skittle approach is one of the easiest ways to add interest to your manicure. Use shade like burnt orange and cool cocoa brown to really make it feel fall.

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Thanksgiving Velvet

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Speaking of Skittle manicures, consider dressing yours up by using magnetic nail polishes to impart a velvet finish. Add solid half moons at the base for a reverse French moment.