If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Style Nails The 13 Best September Nail Colors, Guaranteed To Get You Excited For Fall Say goodbye to summer with these early autumnal polishes. By Kaitlyn Yarborough Kaitlyn Yarborough Part of the Southern Living team since 2017, Kaitlyn Yarborough Sadik is a Georgia native living in Austin, Texas, who covers a wide variety of topics for both the magazine and website, focusing on culture and lifestyle content, as well as travel in the South. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Published on August 13, 2024 09:10PM EDT Photo: OPI You've had more than enough time to enjoy the pastel nail colors of spring and crisp white manicures of summer, and now it's time to transition over to their moodier and more interesting counterparts for early autumn. September marks the end of summer and beginning of fall, so bridge the beauty gap by picking the best September nail shades to get excited for the season. For the autumnal enthusiasts, try one of these rich and vibrant shades of purple, blue, and green. For those wishing not to succumb fully to fall, go brighter with shades of creamy nude, red, and metallic. Here are 13 stunning nail colors to try in September. 01 of 13 Essie Gel Couture Woven at Heart Essie Orig. $13 $12 at Amazon September is the perfect time to get into the autumn spirit without going dark quite yet. This rosy clay nail color is feels like football season and pumpkin picking. Plus, the long-wear formula will keep your nails chip-free. 02 of 13 OPI Check Out the Old Geysirs Amazon $12 at Amazon Skip over the dark and vampy shades for this periwinkle-inspired blue that is just muted enough and has just the slightest touch of iridescent shimmer to keep things interesting. 03 of 13 Essie Step Out of Line Essie Orig. $10 $8 at Amazon You'll be tempted to wear this inky navy blue all the way from fall to winter. Since it's more vibrant than plain dark blue, you won't be missing that pop of color. 04 of 13 Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Rhapsody Red Amazon Orig. $13 $10 at Amazon Red nails are thankfully in style all year long, and you can customize your shade to fit the season, such as this cranberry-crimson red that feels a bit more autumn-inspired and also perfect for certain football allegiances. 05 of 13 OPI Dulce de Leche OPI $15 at Amazon Pink works all year long, but you can make it fit each season by tweaking the color. This dusty hue is a toned-down version of pastel pink that is fun for fall. 06 of 13 Essie Vibrant Plum Essie Orig. $9 $7 at Amazon When in doubt, a robust berry shade is ideal for those who prefer more vibrant nails, but want to stay away from summery shades. 07 of 13 Sally Hansen Color Therapy Powder Room Sally Hansen Orig. $10 $7 at Amazon Trade in the usual neutrals for something a bit more unique, such as this metallic beige that will fit right in during September. 08 of 13 Essie Lucite of Reality Essie $9 at Amazon The shade is more interesting than it initially appears. It balances right between a dark teal and forest green, and it's more than deserving of your monthly mani. 09 of 13 Olive & June RP Olive & June $9 at Oliveandjune.com Consider this a new version of your favorite nude, especially for fall. The grayish taupe shade is super creamy and a standout on fingers. 10 of 13 Essie Push Play Essie Orig. $10 $8 at Amazon Royal blue has been the trendiest nail color of the year, and there's no reason not to finally try it come September. 11 of 13 Olive & June Mermaid Hair Olive & June $9 at Oliveandjune.com There's never a season when a whisper of color isn't cooler than all get-out. This sheer, slightly iridescent color is almost imperceivable until it catches the light. 12 of 13 OPI You Don't Know Jacques! OPI $13 at Amazon This brownish-purple shade is dark but not too dark, which makes it the perfect pop of color to step into the season during September. 13 of 13 OPI Suzi Needs A Loch-Smith Amazon $12 at Amazon If there's anything to get you excited for pumpkin season, it's this shade from OPI's Scotland collection that is basically like a slice of pumpkin pie. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit More Must-Shop Products Craig Melvin And His Mom Betty Jo Love These South Carolina Brands 10 Dresses You’ll Keep Pulling Out Of Your Closet To Wear This Season—All Under $40 The Best Things To Shop At HomeGoods For Fall 2024