November Nail Colors to Try for Your Next Late Fall Manicure

I consider November peak cozy season. October gets all the spooky vibes and December the festive, so we’re officially in the month that calls for a comforting beauty regimen—from opening a new night cream to indulging in your first late fall manicure. “I think November is like a sweet spot for earthy and cozy nail colors if you're not quite ready to commit to the festive season yet,” says California-based nail artist Sigourney Nuñez.So, I sourced all the best November nail colors to try for the next four weeks, with the help of Nuñez and Donna Charloff, director of service operations at nail care brand MiniLuxe. Whether you love a glossy neutral or want a jelly hue, there are tons of polishes to choose from to save for the next month of manicures.Sweet Cranberry@themaniclub“I love a yummy cranberry color this time of year, because it's a little brighter and more playful than the dark burgundy's we've seen a lot of in the last few weeks,” Nuñez explains. “A fun twist on this would be to wear it with some coats of a jelly formula, and essie's Highballer is an ideal example of that.” This sweet red would look especially perfect next to a Thanksgiving feast, complete with cranberry sauce and all the mashed potatoes you could eat.Rich Fig@avrnailswatchesFig is all the rage of the beauty world recently, from new fragrances to autumnal candles, and the charcuterie board-favorite also looks fabulous as a manicure shade. The deep purple is a moody way to lean into a late-fall manicure. Coat on Essie’s Leather Weather, or to go for a nearly midnight polish, try cult-favorite OPI shade Lincoln Park After Dark.Creamy Espresso@craftedbyaprinceThis month, our experts love a creamier take on the classic chocolate brown manicure. “November is really about transitioning away from the darker, gothic shades, as we move into colors that feel warmer and cozier,” explains Charloff. “Mocha brown is the perfect amount of coziness and warmth, and I always recommend Clay to get the look.”Deep Emerald@overgloweditNuñez loves deep greens for November, and she recommends “leaning more toward emerald versus olive shades.” To get the part-earthy part-jewel tone look, try OPI’s Stay Off The Lawn or Zoya’s Hunter.Glossy Navy@themaniclub“Dark navy colors have that really sophisticated early winter feel,” Nuñez says. “You can always transform these colors with a layer of an icy magnetic topper and do a velvet effect to give the manicure a multidimensional finish.” Olive & June’s Ack, a Shark will give you the perfect deep blue with just one or two coats.Moody Chartreuse@melanated.maniThis pear-esque shade is having a major moment this fall, from chartreuse sweaters and dresses, all the way down to our fingertips. It leans slightly more yellow than traditional olive, and is a playful deviation from your classic jewel tones this time of year. To get the trending fall shade, go for Essie’s My Happy Bass. Meet the expertsSigourney Nuñez @nailartbysig is a Los Angeles-based nail artist and content creator. She’s worked with brands including Sally Hansen, Pleasing, and more.Donna Charloff is the director of service operations at nail care brand MiniLuxe.Why trust Cosmopolitan?Jasmine Hyman is the assistant beauty edito ther at Cosmo who covers all things nails—from the latest polish launches to new manicure trends. For this story, she chatted with nail artists Sigourney Nuñez and Donna Charloff for their insight on the best November nail colors.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.