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The experts fill us in.
Our summerybright orange huesturn darker,our redsgo vampy, and were all about moody forest shades.
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Whether youre all about a single color or all-out nail art, theres something for everyone this season.
Frosted Metallics
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Consider this a fresh new finish for a metallic mani.
The matte metallic look has a high-impact payoff, but its super easy to DIY.
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Apply two coats of metallic polish and let [it] dry.
Since this trend is just a shade, its very easy to re-create at home.
I highly recommendDazzle Dryfor all of your at-home mani needs.
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Its an incredibly innovative hybrid polish that dries completely solid in less than five minutesno lamp necessary.
Next, create a French smile line at the tip of the nail using amatte topcoat.
Classic French Manicure
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There is nothing fresher than aFrenchmanicure, says Van Iderstine.
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Its timeless, looks amazing on everyone, and can be customized to your personal style.
Choose a 90s vibe with a thicker tip or a more modern look with a narrow tip.
Not feeling particularly skilled in nail art?
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Pop on apress-onfor a salon set in seconds.
Gunmetal Gray
Going grayfor fall is always a good idea.
This time around, its all about gunmetal gray, a dark shade thats versatile yet edgy.
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Its flattering on various skin tones and goes well with any outfit, Hanna says.
Moody grays and metallic gunmetals will add a moody twist this autumn.
Layering a sheer shade over a solid color is all the vibe.
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Switch up your solid shades with a special effect.
I see this continuing into the fall again this year, Hanna says.
Emerald Green
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Going green is easy this fall.
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It has all the sophistication of a dark mani, but the green feels different and more daring.
The key to this look is to ensure you use a really goodglossy topcoat.
The goal is to make it have almost a glass-like shine.
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Get the look with Olive & JuneIts Actually Dark Green($9).
Goth Glam
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Wednesday Addamsbrought out the inner goth in all of us, Jimenez says.
Before dyeing your hair black this season, try painting your nails in these gothic OPI shades instead.
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No magnet required, and no dry time!
Choose a shade that celebrates the season with a classic oxblood or a warm neutral.
For an easyvelvet manicure, she suggests the Olive & JuneVelvet Swirls Fig Ranch Press-Ons($10).
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To nail that summer-to-fall transition, Hanna recommends bright red shades likeEmberfrom Dazzle Drys new Desert Flame Collection.
Its always a great idea to have aclassic red polishat home.
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