Hey, hi, hello, somehow, some way, November is upon us. And you know what that means—the holidays are here. Before you jump straight to dreaming up your perfect Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and New Year's looks, consider embracing the final weeks of fall and the holiday that officially kicks off the season: Thanksgiving.
One way to do so is with a Thanksgiving French manicure that puts a cozy twist on the classic design. The best part? Many Thanksgiving French manicures can be created at home, so long as you have a nail art brush or French manicure stencil stickers on hand. Convinced yet? If so, keep reading for 20 of our favorite Thanksgiving French manicure ideas.
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Reciprocal Terracotta French
This terracotta and burgundy reciprocal French manicure stopped us in our tracks. The warm, vibrant colors remind us of the changing leaves, pumpkin pie, and everything cozy on Thanksgiving day.
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Pumpkin French
If you prefer super on-theme nail looks for the holidays, check out this cutie pumpkin design. We love the warm, creamy colors and teeny sparkle accents.
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Abstract Fall Foliage Skittle French
Can't get enough of the changing leaves? Let them inspire your Thanksgiving manicure. For this look, you'll need a thin brush and five or six autumn-toned polishes.
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Berries and Cream French
Forever a fan of pink nails? This Thanksgiving, consider pairing a deep cranberry hue with mauve and pale pink for a high-contrast, art deco-inspired design that looks romantic, festive, and yet somehow still pretty neutral.
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Chocolate and Cream Swoop French
Sheer mauve and dark chocolate are among this month's most popular nail colors. In this Thanksgiving French manicure, they're paired with cream and nude for a neutral negative space design we can't take our eyes off of.
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Chrome Sage French
Dusty sage is yet another popular November nail color. Here, it's used to make a classic French design pop. The chrome finish adds to the pretty and festive allure.
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Coffee French Illusion
Imagine this illusion French manicure—which features alternating shades of espresso and cafe au lait—wrapped around your coffee mug while you watch the Thanksgiving Day Parade. Chic, no?
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Bronze Gourd French
ICYMI: Bronze is also one of the most popular nail colors this month. We especially like the bronze chrome gourds in this festive design.
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Cranberry Tort French
This may very well be the most beautiful fall French we've ever seen. The cranberry tips make it perfect for Thanksgiving.
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Dark Chocolate Swirl French
You can create an eye-catching Thanksgiving French manicure even if you only use a single color. Here, you can see how delicate swirls on a square shape make for a mesmerizing mani.
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Squiggly Autumn Skittle French
We love that these squiggly autumn Skittle French tips look almost muddled. They really bring the crinkly foliage aesthetic to life.
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Fall Floral French
Florals aren't reserved for spring and summer. Simply use autumnal shades to make them work for fall (and Thanksgiving). Here, chocolate brown, taupe, and burnt orange are the stars of the show.
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Latte Swirl French
Nail inspo can come from anything—including your coffee order. To recreate this look, apply French manicure nail stickers to section off your tips. Then, swirl warm brown and cream polish on each. Once dry, remove the stickers and use a fine-lining nail art brush to complete the look with a white border on each tip.
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Sweet Treat Frenchie
The swirling shades in this outlined French tip remind us of pumpkin cheesecake or caramel brownies—consider it a sweet treat for your nails.
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Neutral Skittle Double French
An easy way to elevate a classic French design? With an ultra-fine second arch beneath each tip. While this nail art looks gorgeous in any color, we especially dig the idea of a dark chocolate hue for Thanksgiving.
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Layered Neutral French
You've heard of double French tips, but what about triple? You can recreate this fun layered design in any autumn color combo and it will be perfect for the Thanksgiving dinner table.
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Mismatched Autumn French
Can't decide on a single design for your Thanksgiving French manicure? Mix and match a few for a fun nail look with lots of depth.
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Ombré Latte French
Ombré nails are often worn in summer, but when crafted in shades of brown and cream, they look great for fall, too. To recreate this look, apply a sheer, jelly fade for the base of each nail. Then, use a nail art brush to apply opaque swirls on top.
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Outlined Nude French
This outlined nude French makes for a demure Thanksgiving Day nail look. (It also reminds us of gravy, but maybe that's just us.)
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Plum and Cream Heart French
Plum is another of the month's must-wear colors. We love how bold it looks paired with a pinkish-cream tone here. FYI: You can create the little heart accents with a dotting tool.