22 Thanksgiving nail art designs to try in 2025

Thanksgiving nail ideas

Thanksgiving, marked annually in countries like the US and Canada on the fourth Thursday of November, celebrates the blessings of the past year. Families come together and enjoy feasts, typically featuring turkey and pie. If you’re after Thanksgiving nail inspiration, look no further than this roundup of styles –  from hand-sculpted 3D creations to fall-focused fingertips…

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5-step tortoiseshell nail art for tantalising talons

Step 5

Katie Lou Pritchard, brand ambassador for Hara Professional, shares her foolproof method to achieving this luxe layered tortoiseshell look. Don’t be intimidated by the depth and detail; it’s simpler than it looks, and the results are nothing short of stunning. Katie used the Hara Professional Tortoiseshell Nail Bundle to create the design. Products used, available…

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Party tartan nail art – shimmer style tutorial

Jiak party tartan nails

Scratch 2025 columnist & Scratch Stars Ultimate Gel Polish Stylist, Jiak Hing, shares a step-by-step for this twinkling tartan look. “This tartan shimmer nail style is fun, elegant and pairs beautifully with a black tie event outfit,” she says. “The colour contrasts make the design pop, and tartan is a timeless autumn/winter pattern.” Follow Jiak…

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Pumpkin stack step-by-step tutorial

Holly Rodgers (@hrbeauty_x) pumpkin stack tutorial

Halo VIP, Holly Rodgers of Hr Beauty, Morton, provides an in-depth guide to recreating her iconic pumpkin stack nail design. You will need: Gel polish in a base shade of your choice. Gel polish in three different shades for the pumpkins. Black gel polish. Top coat of your choice. Holly used Halo Gel Polish in…

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Sweater season nail art tutorial

Lecenté sweater SBS

Cosy up for sweater season with team Lecenté‘s guide to woolly jumper nail art… You will need: Mustard yellow gel polish. Matte top coat. Transluscent glitter powder. Detail nail art brush. The Lecenté team used the following, available via www.lecente.com: Lecenté Create Gel Polish in Stone’s Throw. Lecenté Matte Top Coat. Lecenté Clear Glitter Powder.

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Pretty polka dot nail guide

@simlynail SBS

Nail artist, Simu of @simlynail, combines the polka dot nail trend with an autumnal colour scheme, using Mii Cosmetics Statement Gel Polish, available via www.gerrardinternational.com. Check out Simu’s tutorial for the look… You will need: Gel polish primer. Gel polish base coat. Sheer nude gel polish. Cornflower blue gel polish. Brown gel polish. Gel polish…

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