Congrats! Thanksgiving is still a few weeks away, but you've already perfected a feast-friendly outfit, found a Thanksgiving makeup look that's easy but cool, and figured out a response to that dreaded question your family asks you every year. Seems like you have everything set for Thanksgiving—give yourself high five. But wait, in the midst of that celebratory gesture, you might have noticed that your nails are in need of a bit of TLC (Thanksgiving-time love and care).
Enter our roundup of the 14 most gorgeous Thanksgiving nail ideas that we bet will be some of the most-requested at the nail salon this month. From a stunning emerald-green mani to the quirkiest pumpkin-print nails you ever did see, check out our favorite nail ideas of the season, plus shop the key polishes needed to re-create them for yourself at home.
Emerald Green
There's something so classically fall about emerald-green polish, and the design options with the rich hue are endless.
Multicolored Nails
Nothing screams Thanksgiving more than red, brown, and yellow nails.
The Gradient
You've seen the gradient nail design all summer long. For fall (and Thanksgiving), said nail art is here to stay but in more autumnal hues.
Shimmery Gold
Swipe some glitter on your nails for an instant festive touch.
Matte Brown
Stay tuned: You're going to see a lot of matte-brown nails on your Instagram feed this season.
Negative Space + Burgundy
Fashion girls can't wait to try this burgundy nail art trend.
Color-Blocked French
This is the new way to do classic French nails.
Gold Specked
How pretty is the gold detailing?
Heart Cutouts
This Thanksgiving nail idea is full of love.
Tortoiseshell
Match your glasses frames to your nails.
Pumpkin Nails
Sorry, no Thanksgiving nail roundup is complete without pumpkin nails.
Plaid
We're mad for plaid—in our wardrobes and on our nails as well.
Shimmery Orange
Shimmer and orange are the epitome of fall and thus Thanksgiving.
Half-Moon
This design is so bold but chic too.
Next up, what not to wear to Thanksgiving.
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