Sorry, Polka Dots—This Is the Even Chicer Nail Art Design I'm Bookmarking for Autumn

If you’re someone who likes to refresh and update their nails constantly, I’m sure staying up to date with the latest nail trends can often feel like a full-time job. One minute, we’re striving for clean-girl soap nails, and the next, it’s graphic polka dots that are the manicure du jour. Maybe you’ve just finished saving an array of luxe-looking organza nails to your Pinterest board, yet already the queen of nail trends, Hailey Bieber, has called time, and back to the milky nails we go.

There’s no denying nail trends move quickly, and autumn nail trends seem to move even quicker, but luckily, you’ve got someone on hand—namely me (and the rest of the Who What Wear UK team)—who actually do count tracking nail trends as their full-time job, and so, we’ve made it our mission to quickly pass our insider knowledge onto you.

Case in point: When I spotted a host of chic striped nail looks cropping up on my feed in recent weeks, I knew I had to update you ASAP. What started with a set of striped French tips, spotted on Kylie Jenner and dubbed the "twisted French" by celebrity manicurist Zola Ganzorigt, has quickly grown. Now, it’s looking like striped nail art may be set to overtake trending polka dot looks as the chicest graphic manicure to try this autumn.

So, in light of this shift, I’ve pulled together 17 striped nail looks all worthy of serving as inspiration for your next trip to the nail salon. From colourful designs in interesting colour combinations to Kylie-inspired monochrome looks, there’s a striped nail look for all tastes and styles. Keep scrolling to see for yourself…

The Best Striped Nail Inspiration1. French Stripes

Kylie Jenner’s striped French tips are a work of art.

2. Bright White

The white base coat makes this striped manicure so striking.

3. Two Toned

Proof pastel nails look great year-round.

4. Get Shirty

A striped shirt meets matching striped nails.

5. Add an Olive

How cute are these olive-themed striped tips?

6. Mix & Match

If full-on stripes feel too restrictive, why not mix and match them with other nail art designs?

That’s my party season nails sorted.

8. Change Directions

While uniform stripes are one way to go, I love the mix between checks and vertical stripes in this nail look.

9. Fruit Salad

Bright stripes and fruity nail art—the perfect pairing.

10. Circus Stripes

These contrasting tones remind me of a circus big top in the best way possible.

11. OJ-Inspired

Another fun fruity design.

12. A Single Stripe

For a more minimalist nail look, this single striped look is seriously chic.

13. Graphic Glitter

A glittery base coat will add just a touch of shimmer.

14. Artsy-Inspired

A stripey masterpiece.

15. Pretty in Pink (and Red)

Choose two similar shades for a cohesive look.

16. Seeing Stars

Break up your stripes with additional nail art, like these cute stars.

17. Simple Stripes

Another great simple nail look.

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