Style The Best Fall Nail Colors You Can Buy On Amazon For Under $12 Bold, budget-friendly, and bursting with autumn spirit. By Nicol Natale Nicol Natale Instagram Website Nicol Natale is a freelance writer and editor based in Hawai'i. After spending several years working at brands like Prevention, Woman's Day, and Business Insider in New York City, Nicol decided to leave the city life behind for island living. Today, she lives a flexible lifestyle where she can marry all of her passions, including writing, yoga, singing, and adventuring out in nature. Her work has been featured in brands like Women's Health, Good Housekeeping, EverydayHealth, and more. As a fellow of the Association of Health Care Journalists' 2018 class, Nicol is most passionate about covering health and wellness, although her work has spanned many verticals including lifestyle, beauty, fashion, business, and more. When Nicol isn't writing, you can almost always find her outside practicing yoga, strumming on her ukelele, or enjoying a beautiful sunset with friends. Connect with Nicol at her website or on Instagram @nicolnatale. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on September 7, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email We independently research, test, review, and recommend the best products—learn more about our process. If you buy something through our links, we may earn a commission. Photo: Courtesy Essie Fall is nearly here, and that means it's time to cover everything in pumpkin spice orange, sunflower yellow, and cranberry red—even your nails. "I personally recommend going bold with seasonal colors, because it can be more budget-friendly to invest in a bottle of nail color than other fashion items," says Hemi Park, LeChat Nails educator. Burgundy and purple shades are fall classics, but you can easily elevate the dark palette with colors like deep navy, dark green, or rich teal. "This year we're also seeing shimmery and chrome polishes," she adds. While you stock up on boots and sweaters, grab at least one of these beautiful autumnal nail colors from Amazon. With prices starting below $6, here are the best under-$12 fall nail colors from Amazon. Essie Expressie Quick-Dry Vegan Nail Polish in Millennium Momentum Courtesy of Amazon Buy Now The most annoying part about giving yourself a manicure is waiting for your nails to dry—but this neutral nail polish by Essie dries in under one minute. It doesn't even need a base coat or top coat! Plus, the cream shade is a perfect transition from summer to fall. BUY IT: $8.85; amazon.com OPI Nail Lacquer in Malaga Wine Courtesy of Amazon Buy Now "Vampy red is classic for any occasion, but for the fall season, go with full coats of this vampy red with a super shiny top coat," Park suggests. OPI's Malaga Wine is the shade that tops all others in the moody red category. BUY IT: $10.79; amazon.com OPI Nail Lacquer in Lincoln Park After Dark Courtesy of Amazon Buy Now Another customer favorite, OPI's Lincoln Park After Dark has over 17,000 five-star ratings on Amazon thanks to its eye-catching color. "Almost black-like deep burgundy is one of my favorite colors for fall," Park says. "It complements any shape and length of nails." BUY IT: $10.79; amazon.com OPI Nail Lacquer in You Don't Know Jacques! Courtesy of Amazon Buy Now "When I see taupe, I know fall is coming," Park says about this trendy hue. Smooth like chocolate, this OPI shade of brown is infused with non-chip technology that lasts for up to seven days. BUY IT: 11.49; amazon.com Essie Nail Polish in Plane View Courtesy of Amazon Buy Now Feel like royalty with this deep blue polish by Essie. "This dark teal is absolutely chic and would complement a warm fall wardrobe," Park says. BUY IT: $8.49; amazon.com Revlon Chip-Resistant Nail Enamel in Sophisticated Courtesy of Amazon Buy Now Formulated without chemicals, Revlon's nail line offers the perfect light shimmery gray option for fall. "Give it a little twist with a matte top coat to turn this shimmery gray into a warm fuzzy textured look on your fingertips," Park suggests. BUY IT: $7.50; amazon.com Ella+Mila Nail Polish in Sunset Escape Courtesy of Amazon Buy Now It's vegan, cruelty-free, and made without harsh chemicals, but this polish by Ella+Mila doesn't compromise on quality or payoff. Plus, burnt orange is always fun for fall—even if you aren't a Texas fan. "This color was gorgeous and bright. It stayed on better than any other nail polish I have ever tried," one Amazon customer wrote in a review. BUY IT: $11.39; amazon.com Sally Hansen Good. Kind. Pure Vegan Nail Polish in Crystal Blue Amazon Buy Now "Pastels aren't just for spring," Park says. "A cool-hued light blue, like this one, is unexpectedly popular for fall fashion staples like sweaters and dresses." BUY IT: $7.11; amazon.com Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Nail Polish in Game of Chromes Courtesy of Amazon Buy Now Be bold with Sally Hansen's Game of Chromes. This bronze chrome hue captures the warm tones of autumn and tops it off with a metallic glaze for fun. The long-lasting gel polish has received over 15,000 five-star ratings from Amazon shoppers. BUY IT: $5.17; amazon.com OPI Nail Lacquer in You've Got That Glas Glow Courtesy of Amazon Buy Now "Mauvy nude is a great transitional color for when you cut back on nail length following summer," she says. OPI's You've Got That Glas-Glow provides a super creamy, glossy finish. BUY IT: $10.79; amazon.com Essie Nail Polish in Wicked Fierce Amazon Buy Now Halloween won't be able to come soon enough once you get this metallic polish. This color-shifting chrome polish toes the line between dark red, brick brown, and witchy purple. BUY IT: $4.59; amazon.com LeChat Dare to Wear Nail Polish in Bittersweet Courtesy of Amazon Buy Now "My absolute favorite fall color would be this burgundy shade," Park says. "It's easy to mix and match with any fall shades like orange, burgundy or even red, but is also great by itself since it's a medium-dark hue." BUY IT: $9.49; amazon.com Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit