9 Fall Beauty Trends I’m Excited to See This Season

Fall is my favorite season, and yes, it has everything to do with trying out new beauty trends. Once September rolls around, I’m already itching for a new haircut, but I also have my mind set on booking an appointment for a trendy manicure and trying out some cool makeup looks this season. To get ahead of the game, I tapped a few makeup artists and manicurists to share their predictions for the top fall beauty trends that are going to be everywhere soon. From spider lashes’ to ‘90s grunge manicures, here’s what you can expect to see in the months ahead. 

• MarQuis Ward is a celebrity makeup artist and LYS Beauty’s Artistry & Education Lead with 14 years of experience across TV, film and commercials. Ward simplifies his techniques into approachable tips, blending artistry with education to help people embrace trends, understand their skin and enhance their natural beauty. His previous clients include Ryan Destiny, Raven Goodwin and Novi Brown.
• Sara Wren is a professional makeup artist and senior director of artistry at Milk Makeup. She has 19 years of experience in the industry, with eight of those years spent at the brand. She specializes in developing brand campaigns, educating staff and creating social media content. She previously held positions at Yves Saint Laurent Beauty, MAC Cosmetics and Shu Uemura.
• Christian Briceno is a celebrity makeup artist and studied at The Art Students League, where he learned about beauty and fashion makeup. His work has been featured in fashion shows such as Jean Paul Gaultier, Carolina Herrera and Chanel. His previous clients include Alicia Silverstone, Laura Donnelly and Debi Mazar. 

If you want to make a statement this season, Wren says feathery lashes are out and spidery lashes are in. “Spider lashes focus on creating individual clumps for lashes that are intentionally stuck together. This trend embraces the imperfections of makeup application with punk spirit to it.” Although Florence Pugh wore them dramatically at this year’s Harris Reed Show, there’s a more subtle approach you can take for your day to day. Wren recommends curling your lashes before layering on volumizing mascara. She adds, “Let the first coat dry down for a few seconds before going in with extra coats. You can use a tweezer to pinch together 2 to 3 lashes to create the lash ‘spikes.’”

As soon as the cool weather hits, I’m swapping my shorts for my favorite pair of denim. This latest manicure pays homage to our go-to piece, per Kandalec. “A mid-tone aqua in a magnetic finish is eye-catching, especially in the sun,” she explains. “While I was in Japan, every single major nail brand had a full collection of these cat-eye polishes, a sure sign that they are here to stay.” Use a bold blue polish or take it up a notch with a metallic finish that will sure to turn heads. 

After seeing it all over the Autumn/Winter 2025/2026 runways, Huber-Millet predicts animal prints are going to have a major resurgence come September. She further explains, “Animal motifs are having a moment again and I’m especially drawn to autumnal colourways in tortoise and leopard. These patterns are bold yet surprisingly wearable–the perfect way to add that confident, cool-girl edge without tipping into OTT territory.” Whether you prefer a French tip or mix and match overlay, this design is sure to be the bold mani you’re searching for.

Pinterest just released their Fall 2025 trend report and noticed polka dot manicures were having an uptick. This classic design also gets the stamp of approval from our experts, who predict it’s getting a modern twist for fall. “I love the versatility: larger, bolder dots pop beautifully on almond or squoval nails, while micro-dots feel chic and universally flattering, even on shorter nails. It’s a small detail that makes a big impact,” shares Huber-Millet. “Polka dots have always had a playful charm, but this year they’re evolving into moodier, richer tones.”  

• Julie Kandalec is a celebrity manicurist and educator in NYC with more than 20 years of experience. Her nails range from classically chic to decked out with 3D studs and chains. Her previous clients include Emily Blunt, Jessica Chastain, Anya Taylor Joy and Camila Cabello, and her manicures have been featured on major runways and red carpets. 
• Pattie Yankee is a celebrity nail artist, industry consultant and founder of Pattie Yankee Products with more than 30 years of experience in the industry. She is based in New York and works regularly on films, television, red carpets, magazine shoots and NYFW. Her previous clients include Aubrey Plaza, Allison Williams and Priyanka Chopra-Jonas.
• Juanita Huber-Millet is the founder and creative director at Townhouse, a British luxury nail bar, which has 40 locations across the UK, ranging from Harrods in Knightsbridge and Chelsea in London to Manchester and Leeds, and opened international salons in Los Angeles and New York.