Nail Artists Say These Are the 5 Manicure Colors They’re Loving for September

I woke up this morning, saw “September 1” on my iPhone background, and could physically feel a chill in the air. While NYC was jipped out of summer thanks to daily rainstorms, I guess I’ll finally succumb to the fall beauty trends that are quickly approaching.The easiest way to do so, without fully committing since I’m still praying for some Labor Day sun, is with a fresh manicure. Whether you’re squeezing in a few more pool days and want to keep summer going with a fun pop of color, or you’re already reaching for pumpkin-themed drinks and ready for something moodier, there are plenty of September nail colors that feel seasonally on-theme.I consulted celebrity nail artist John Avery for his favorite shades, plus rounded up plenty of September manicure inspo, below.Chocolate BrownThe ideal nail color for easing out of summer and into fall—a cool brown. The earthy polsih feels autumnal, but isn’t quite as moody as the deeper jewel tones we’ll be reaching for later in the season. Plus, it looks especially chic with a glossy finish for a goes-with-anything manicure.@raelondonnails@paintedbyjoolsGlossy BurgundyBurgundy is to fall what light pink is to summer—it’s an unfailing shade that’s as versatile as a neutral. “I’m loving deeper merlots and burgundies,” explains Avery. His favorite deep red is OPI’s Complimentary Wine, “It’s rich, dark, and super chic, it’s perfect when you want something a little moodier and more dramatic.”@raelondonnails@themaniclubWarm AmberIf you’re not quire ready for a chocolate brown, amber is a great option for a transitional manicure. “Amber nails will be a natural next step after a summer of warm neutrals,” explains Avery. “Rather than a flat opaque color, I love this in a sheer, jelly-like finish.”@chummy.nails@johnthomas_beautyCoconut MilkAnne Hathaway was spotted wearing coconut jelly nails this summer, and it’s been a trending manicure ever since. Her nail artist Tom Bachik told Cosmo that the semi-opaque finish is “Fresh, clean, and interesting.” The exact shade he used on the actress is Essie’s Arctic Jelly, and it’s a great neutral if you don’t want to fully commit to beige and brown shades yet.@nailartbyqueenie@buff__studiosBright BluesTeal had a major moment this summer, and we’re still seeing the bright blue grace fingertips well through the end of the season. It’s been such an uplifting and playful shade, and if you’re not quite ready to let go of the warm weather yet (summer officially ends on the 22nd, people!), teal is the perfect way to keep the aquatic vibes going. Some of our favorites are Sally Hansen’s Electric Splash and OPI’s I’m Yacht Leaving.@themaniclub@paintedbyjoolsMeet the ExpertJohn Avery is a Miami-based nail artists whose clients include Alix Earle, Paige DeSorbo, and more. Tom Bachik is a celebrity nail artist whose clients include Selena Gomez, Anne Hathaway, JLo, and more.Why Trust Cosmopolitan?Jasmine Hyman is the assistant beauty editor at Cosmo who covers all things nails—from the latest polish launches to new design trends.Jasmine Hyman is the Assistant Beauty Editor at Cosmopolitan, where she writes about the latest beauty trends and must-have products. Her most prized beauty possessions are a meticulous skincare routine and salon blowouts. You’ll also likely find her in bed reading a good book or endlessly scrolling TikTok (spoiler: it’s usually the latter) while listening to Harry Styles’ entire discography on repeat. Follow her on Insta to be inundated with pictures of her meals.