These Dark Shades are the Key to Taking Your Pedicure Into Fall

Moritz Scholz//Getty Images1Glossy Black@harrietwestmorelandA glossy, black pedicure looks especially chic. Dare I say, it’s kinda c*nty. High shine is the key here to getting a fashionable look. Make sure to finish off two coats of black polish with a hyper-shiny top coat.2Dark Chocolate@iramsheltonNot quite black, but still extra dark, a super-rich chocolate brown is on major trend for fall 2026, no matter if you wear it on your fingers or toes. “Espresso and chocolate shades softer than black but still create a strong manicure,” nail artist John Thomas previously told Cosmo.Advertisement - Continue Reading Below3Cherry Cola@mvk.nycThis shade will always be on trend as the weather cools. But I predict this burgundy, dark-red nail color will be the biggest pedicure shade for fall and winter. It’s a darkened version of the tomato red pedicure that Kylie Jenner wore this summer, making it feel like you’re easing into fall instead of a full plunge into deep tones. It instantly makes your whole look feel a bit more autumnal, even if your toes are out.4Caramel Coffee@jinsoonThis yummy warm-brown nail color is straight from the inside of your coffee cup this fall. “I’m loving warm, natural golden-brown tones such as honey, caramel, amber, and cognac,” Thomas previously told Cosmo. “They feel rich and seasonal without being overly dark.” In fact, this shade is actually already runway-approved too, having appeared at the Monse fall/winter show last year. Copy it with JinSoon’s Fire Clay polish.Advertisement - Continue Reading Below5Bordeaux@mvk.nycI always switch to red wine for fall—both in my glass and on my nails. This deep bordeaux shade fits into the same “almost black” category as a dark chocolate pedi, but with the wine undertones, it’s extra sexy. A pedicure so good, I’m shopping for fall open-toed heels to show it off.Beth Gillette is the beauty editor at Cosmopolitan, where she covers skincare, makeup, hair, nails, and more across digital and print. She can generally be found in bright eyeshadow furiously typing her latest feature or hemming and hawing about a new product you "have to try." Prior to Cosmopolitan, she wrote and edited beauty content as an Editor at The Everygirl for four years. Follow her on Instagram for makeup selfies and a new hair 'do every few months.