Autumn 2025 nails are all about cosy tones, luxe textures, and bold creativity. From croc print and tortoiseshell nails to modern polka dots, explore the season’s must-try designs and elevate your nail game this fall.
There’s just something about autumn nails, that perfect mix of cosy, chic, and just the right amount of drama. As the leaves turn and pumpkin spice returns, we’re seeing some seriously gorgeous autumn nail designs taking over our feeds this season. So, grab your
Blooming Gel, your favourite
BIAB™, and get ready to fall in love (again) with autumn nail art.
Croc print is making a comeback, and we’re here for it. This look gives off total luxury vibes and can be as bold or as subtle as you like. The trick?
Blooming Gel. It’s what helps you achieve that signature, blended croc effect, smooth yet full of depth.
Pro Tip: Try it in with French twist, think croc tips in rich khaki or mocha, paired with a nude BIAB™ base for a more wearable everyday look.
Want to go all in? A full croc print set using The GelBottle’s new
Reptile Kit is an instant showstopper. Think deep forest greens, chocolate browns, and molten metallics -everything autumn wrapped up in one fierce mani. Just add
Jet Black to complete your animal print nail designs.
If autumn had an official nail design, tortie would be it. It’s rich, glossy, and looks beautiful in any shape or length. Traditionally, tortie nails mix warm amber, brown, and black but this year, we’re adding a little something extra.
Use
Fortune Magnetic, one of our
Magnetic Gel Polishes to give your tortie design a touch of autumn sparkle. The magnetic shimmer catches the light for a subtle, warm, and totally mesmerising finish.
Try This:
- A tortie French tip on a sheer natural base for understated elegance.
- A full tortie set with a glossy top coat for that glass-like finish.
- Or combine tortie and croc in one set for a mixed masterpiece (yes, it works!).
If you love something a bit fun, polka dots are back... but not in the old-school way. This season’s take is soft and sophisticated. Think neutral bases with scattered dots in burnt orange, deep plum, or forest green.
You can layer your dots over BIAB™ or try a French with polka details for something a little different.
Pro Tip: Our
Dotting 01 Tool makes light work of polka-dotting your clients’ sets.
Credit:
@kkdnails using Mission Base, Daisy Polka Dots
Autumn 2025 is all about texture and tone, don’t be afraid to experiment. Combine matte and gloss finishes, play with metallic details, or mix animal prints with simple accents.
Whether you’re a salon owner curating your seasonal menu or a nail tech updating your content, now’s the perfect time to create trend-driven sets that your clients won’t stop talking about.
Whether you’re into rich, earthy tones or want to bring a little sparkle to sweater season, these trends are all about creativity, confidence, and showing off your skills.
So, what will you try first? Croc, tortie, or polka dots nails? Whatever you choose, make sure to tag @the_gelbottle_inc — we can’t wait to see your autumn magic!
