The arrival of fall brings with it a palette of rich, warm colors and cozy patterns, and what better way to celebrate the season than with fall plaid nails 2024? Plaid designs are not only timeless but also versatile, allowing you to express your creativity in numerous ways. Let’s dive into some of the most stunning plaid nail designs that will be trending this fall.

Classic Red and Black Plaid

When it comes to fall plaid nails 2024, you can’t go wrong with the classic red and black combination. This design features a bold, red base with black plaid accents, creating a striking contrast that’s perfect for the fall season.

Consumables:

• • Base Coat: OPI Nail Lacquer in ‘Big Apple Red’
  • Plaid Design: Black Nail Art Pen or thin brush
  • Top Coat: Essie Gel-Setter
  • Additional Tools: Striping tape for precise lines

DIY Instructions:

1. 1. Apply a base coat to protect your nails.
   2. Paint your nails with two coats of the red nail polish and let it dry completely.
   3. Use the striping tape to create the plaid pattern, then fill in the lines with the black nail art pen.
   4. Remove the tape carefully and allow the design to dry.
   5. Finish with a top coat to seal in your design and add a glossy finish.

Pastel Plaid Perfection

For a softer take on the plaid trend, this pastel plaid design is both cute and chic. Featuring a mix of light blues, pinks, and greens, this design is perfect for those who prefer a more subdued look.

Consumables:

• • Base Coat: Sally Hansen Hard as Nails
  • Plaid Design: Pastel nail polishes (e.g., Essie ‘Mint Candy Apple’, OPI ‘Do You Lilac It?’, China Glaze ‘Peachy Keen’)
  • Top Coat: Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat
  • Additional Tools: Thin nail art brush or striping brush

DIY Instructions:

1. 1. Start with a base coat to protect your nails.
   2. Apply a white base color to make the pastels pop.
   3. Using the thin nail art brush, draw horizontal and vertical lines with the pastel colors to create the plaid pattern.
   4. Allow the design to dry completely before applying a top coat.

Navy and Pink Plaid

Combining navy blue with pink accents, this plaid design is both bold and stylish. The deep navy base color is contrasted with bright pink and white stripes, creating a playful yet sophisticated look.

Consumables:

• • Base Coat: Butter London Nail Foundation Priming Basecoat
  • Plaid Design: Zoya ‘Sailor’ (navy), Essie ‘Cascade Cool’ (pink), and white nail art pen
  • Top Coat: Deborah Lippmann Addicted To Speed Ultra Quick-Dry Top Coat
  • Additional Tools: Striping tape or thin nail art brush

DIY Instructions:

1. 1. Apply a base coat to protect your nails.
   2. Paint your nails with the navy polish and let it dry completely.
   3. Use the striping tape to mark off the plaid pattern, then fill in with the pink and white polishes.
   4. Carefully remove the tape and allow the design to dry.
   5. Finish with a top coat to add shine and protect your design.

Pink Plaid Perfection

This design showcases a stunning combination of pink and black plaid over a soft pink base, creating a trendy and feminine look that’s perfect for fall.

Consumables:

• • Base Coat: Essie First Base Base Coat
  • Base Color: OPI ‘Mod About You’
  • Plaid Design: Black, white, and hot pink striping polishes or thin nail art brushes
  • Top Coat: Seche Vite Top Coat
  • Additional Tools: Striping tape or nail art brush

DIY Instructions:

1. 1. Start with a base coat to protect your nails.
   2. Apply two coats of the light pink polish and let it dry completely.
   3. Use striping tape or a thin nail art brush to create the plaid pattern with black, white, and hot pink lines.
   4. Carefully remove the tape and let the design dry.
   5. Finish with a top coat to seal and protect your manicure.

Mint Green and White Plaid

This fresh and modern design features a combination of mint green and white, with a subtle plaid accent that adds a touch of sophistication.

Consumables:

• • Base Coat: Orly Bonder Base Coat
  • Base Colors: Zoya ‘Neely’ (mint green) and OPI ‘Alpine Snow’ (white)
  • Plaid Design: Yellow and white striping polishes or thin nail art brushes
  • Top Coat: Essie Gel Couture Top Coat
  • Additional Tools: Striping tape or nail art brush

DIY Instructions:

1. 1. Apply a base coat to protect your nails.
   2. Paint your nails with the mint green and white polishes as shown in the design and let them dry.
   3. Create the plaid pattern on the accent nail using striping tape or a thin nail art brush with yellow and white lines.
   4. Remove the tape carefully and let the design dry.
   5. Apply a top coat to finish the look and ensure longevity.

Burgundy and White Plaid Elegance

This elegant design features a rich burgundy base with white and black plaid accents, perfect for a sophisticated and chic fall look.

Consumables:

• • Base Coat: Nail Tek Foundation II
  • Base Colors: Essie ‘Bordeaux’ (burgundy) and OPI ‘Alpine Snow’ (white)
  • Plaid Design: Black striping polish or thin nail art brush
  • Top Coat: Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Top Coat
  • Additional Tools: Striping tape or nail art brush

DIY Instructions:

1. 1. Begin with a base coat to protect your nails.
   2. Apply two coats of burgundy polish on all nails except the accent nails, which should be painted white.
   3. Create the plaid pattern on the accent nails using black and burgundy striping polish.
   4. Remove the striping tape carefully and let the design dry.
   5. Finish with a top coat to add shine and durability to your manicure.

Black and White Chic

This design pairs the timeless elegance of black polish with a chic white plaid accent, creating a sophisticated and modern look.

Consumables:

• • Base Coat: Orly Bonder Base Coat
  • Base Colors: Essie ‘Licorice’ (black) and OPI ‘Alpine Snow’ (white)
  • Plaid Design: Black striping polish or thin nail art brush
  • Top Coat: Seche Vite Top Coat
  • Additional Tools: Striping tape or nail art brush

DIY Instructions:

1. 1. Apply a base coat to protect your nails.
   2. Paint your nails with the black polish, except for the accent nails, which should be painted white.
   3. Use striping tape or a thin nail art brush to create the black grid lines on the white accent nails.
   4. Remove the tape carefully and let the design dry.
   5. Finish with a top coat to seal and protect your manicure.

Mauve and Copper Plaid Elegance

This sophisticated design features a blend of mauve, copper, and pink hues with intricate plaid and textured accents, creating a chic and trendy look.

Consumables:

• • Base Coat: Butter London Nail Foundation Priming Basecoat
  • Base Colors: Zoya ‘Rue’ (mauve) and Essie ‘Penny Talk’ (copper)
  • Plaid Design: Copper striping polish or thin nail art brush
  • Top Coat: Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Top Coat
  • Additional Tools: Striping tape, dotting tool, and nail art brush

DIY Instructions:

1. 1. Apply a base coat to protect your nails.
   2. Paint your nails with the mauve polish and let them dry completely.
   3. Use striping tape or a thin nail art brush to create the plaid pattern with the copper polish.
   4. Add textured dots and lines using the dotting tool and striping tape.
   5. Carefully remove the tape and let the design dry.
   6. Apply a top coat to finish the look and ensure longevity.

Bright Blue Plaid

This vibrant design features a bold blue base with black and white plaid accents, creating a striking and modern look that’s perfect for fall.

Consumables:

• • Base Coat: CND Stickey Base Coat
  • Base Color: China Glaze ‘Too Yacht to Handle’ (blue)
  • Plaid Design: Black and white striping polishes or thin nail art brushes
  • Top Coat: Essie Matte About You Top Coat
  • Additional Tools: Striping tape or nail art brush

DIY Instructions:

1. 1. Start with a base coat to protect your nails.
   2. Apply two coats of the blue polish and let it dry completely.
   3. Use striping tape or a thin nail art brush to create the plaid pattern with black and white lines.
   4. Carefully remove the tape and let the design dry.
   5. Finish with a matte top coat to add texture and depth to the manicure.

Red and Black Buffalo Plaid

This bold design combines classic red and black buffalo plaid with a touch of black glitter, creating a stylish and edgy look for fall.

Consumables:

• • Base Coat: OPI Nail Envy
  • Base Colors: Essie ‘Forever Yummy’ (red) and China Glaze ‘Liquid Leather’ (black)
  • Plaid Design: Black striping polish or thin nail art brush, and black glitter polish
  • Top Coat: Deborah Lippmann Addicted To Speed Ultra Quick-Dry Top Coat
  • Additional Tools: Striping tape and nail art brush

DIY Instructions:

1. 1. Apply a base coat to protect your nails.
   2. Paint your nails with the red polish, leaving some nails black as accent nails.
   3. Use striping tape or a thin nail art brush to create the black plaid pattern on the red nails.
   4. Apply black glitter polish to the black accent nails for added sparkle.
   5. Carefully remove the tape and let the design dry.
   6. Finish with a top coat to seal and protect your manicure.

Classic Red and Black Plaid

This design pairs a rich red base with a classic black plaid pattern, creating a timeless and sophisticated look perfect for fall.

Consumables:

• • Base Coat: Essie First Base Base Coat
  • Base Color: OPI ‘Big Apple Red’
  • Plaid Design: Black striping polish or thin nail art brush
  • Top Coat: Seche Vite Top Coat
  • Additional Tools: Striping tape or nail art brush

DIY Instructions:

1. 1. Start with a base coat to protect your nails.
   2. Apply two coats of the red polish and let it dry completely.
   3. Use striping tape or a thin nail art brush to create the black plaid pattern.
   4. Carefully remove the tape and let the design dry.
   5. Finish with a top coat to add shine and durability to your manicure.

Nude and Plaid Elegance

This design combines a sophisticated nude base with a chic plaid accent, creating an elegant and versatile look perfect for any occasion.

Consumables:

• • Base Coat: Nail Tek Foundation II
  • Base Color: Essie ‘Topless & Barefoot’ (nude)
  • Plaid Design: Red, white, and black striping polishes or thin nail art brushes
  • Top Coat: Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Top Coat
  • Additional Tools: Striping tape or nail art brush

DIY Instructions:

1. 1. Apply a base coat to protect your nails.
   2. Paint your nails with the nude polish and let them dry completely.
   3. Use striping tape or a thin nail art brush to create the plaid pattern with red, white, and black lines on the accent nails.
   4. Carefully remove the tape and let the design dry.
   5. Apply a top coat to finish the look and ensure longevity.

Rainbow Plaid Nails

This design features a fun and colorful plaid pattern over a natural nude base, creating a vibrant and playful look perfect for any season.

Consumables:

• • Base Coat: Essie First Base Base Coat
  • Base Color: OPI ‘Bubble Bath’
  • Plaid Design: Striping polishes in pink, green, orange, and yellow, or thin nail art brushes
  • Top Coat: Seche Vite Top Coat
  • Additional Tools: Striping tape or nail art brush

DIY Instructions:

1. 1. Apply a base coat to protect your nails.
   2. Paint your nails with the nude polish and let them dry completely.
   3. Use striping tape or a thin nail art brush to create the plaid pattern with pink, green, orange, and yellow lines.
   4. Carefully remove the tape and let the design dry.
   5. Finish with a top coat to seal and protect your manicure.

Floral and Plaid Mix

This whimsical design combines plaid and floral patterns with a mix of colors and textures, creating a unique and charming look.

Consumables:

• • Base Coat: Nail Tek Foundation II
  • Base Colors: Essie ‘Ballet Slippers’ (pink), OPI ‘Alpine Snow’ (white), and China Glaze ‘Too Yacht to Handle’ (blue)
  • Plaid Design: Pink and white striping polishes or thin nail art brushes
  • Floral Design: Green and pink nail art pens
  • Polka Dots: White dotting tool
  • Top Coat: Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Top Coat
  • Additional Tools: Striping tape and nail art brush

DIY Instructions:

1. 1. Apply a base coat to protect your nails.
   2. Paint your nails with the base colors and let them dry completely.
   3. Use striping tape or a thin nail art brush to create the plaid pattern on the pink nails.
   4. Add floral designs on the white and blue nails using nail art pens.
   5. Create polka dots on the blue nails using a dotting tool.
   6. Carefully remove the tape and let the design dry.
   7. Apply a top coat to finish the look and ensure longevity.

Tartan Plaid Glam

This bold and glamorous design features a mix of tartan plaid patterns with metallic accents and rhinestones, creating a luxurious and eye-catching look.

Consumables:

• • Base Coat: Orly Bonder Base Coat
  • Base Colors: Essie ‘Licorice’ (black), OPI ‘Big Apple Red’, China Glaze ‘Four Leaf Clover’ (green), and Butter London ‘The Full Monty’ (gold)
  • Plaid Design: Black, red, green, and gold striping polishes or thin nail art brushes
  • Rhinestones: Various sizes and colors
  • Top Coat: Seche Vite Top Coat
  • Additional Tools: Striping tape, nail art brush, and rhinestone applicator

DIY Instructions:

1. 1. Apply a base coat to protect your nails.
   2. Paint your nails with the base colors and let them dry completely.
   3. Use striping tape or a thin nail art brush to create the tartan plaid patterns with the different colors.
   4. Add rhinestones to accentuate the design and add a touch of glamour.
   5. Carefully remove the tape and let the design dry.
   6. Apply a top coat to finish the look and ensure longevity.

Green and Yellow Plaid

This design features a vibrant green and yellow plaid pattern with white accents, creating a lively and energetic look.

Consumables:

• • Base Coat: CND Stickey Base Coat
  • Base Colors: OPI ‘Jade is the New Black’ (green) and China Glaze ‘Happy Go Lucky’ (yellow)
  • Plaid Design: White striping polish or thin nail art brush
  • Top Coat: Essie Gel Couture Top Coat
  • Additional Tools: Striping tape or nail art brush

DIY Instructions:

1. 1. Start with a base coat to protect your nails.
   2. Apply two coats of the green and yellow polishes, alternating on each nail, and let them dry completely.
   3. Use striping tape or a thin nail art brush to create the plaid pattern with white lines.
   4. Carefully remove the tape and let the design dry.
   5. Finish with a top coat to add shine and durability to your manicure.

Yellow and Blue Plaid

This fun and bold design combines bright yellow and blue plaid patterns with a matte finish, creating a striking and modern look.

Consumables:

• • Base Coat: Nail Tek Foundation II
  • Base Colors: Essie ‘Butler Please’ (blue) and China Glaze ‘Happy Go Lucky’ (yellow)
  • Plaid Design: Black and white striping polishes or thin nail art brushes
  • Top Coat: Essie Matte About You Top Coat
  • Additional Tools: Striping tape or nail art brush

DIY Instructions:

1. 1. Apply a base coat to protect your nails.
   2. Paint your nails with the base colors and let them dry completely.
   3. Use striping tape or a thin nail art brush to create the plaid pattern with black and white lines.
   4. Carefully remove the tape and let the design dry.
   5. Apply a matte top coat to finish the look and ensure longevity.

Orange and Gold Plaid

This warm and festive design features a vibrant orange base with gold plaid accents, creating a cozy and chic look perfect for fall.

Consumables:

• • Base Coat: Butter London Nail Foundation Priming Basecoat
  • Base Color: OPI ‘A Good Man-darin is Hard to Find’ (orange)
  • Plaid Design: Gold striping polish or thin nail art brush
  • Top Coat: Seche Vite Top Coat
  • Additional Tools: Striping tape or nail art brush

DIY Instructions:

1. 1. Apply a base coat to protect your nails.
   2. Paint your nails with the orange polish and let them dry completely.
   3. Use striping tape or a thin nail art brush to create the plaid pattern with gold lines.
   4. Carefully remove the tape and let the design dry.
   5. Finish with a top coat to add shine and durability to your manicure.

Turquoise Plaid Glam

This design features a striking turquoise plaid pattern with silver accents on a nude base, creating a modern and elegant look.

Consumables:

• • Base Coat: Orly Bonder Base Coat
  • Base Color: OPI ‘Be There in a Prosecco’ (nude)
  • Plaid Design: Turquoise, purple, and silver striping polishes or thin nail art brushes
  • Rhinestones: Silver rhinestones in various sizes
  • Top Coat: Seche Vite Top Coat
  • Additional Tools: Striping tape and rhinestone applicator

DIY Instructions:

1. 1. Apply a base coat to protect your nails.
   2. Paint your nails with the nude polish and let them dry completely.
   3. Use striping tape or a thin nail art brush to create the turquoise and purple plaid pattern.
   4. Add silver accents and apply rhinestones to enhance the design.
   5. Carefully remove the tape and let the design dry.
   6. Finish with a top coat to seal and protect your manicure.

Pink Plaid Perfection

This playful design features a bright pink base with colorful plaid patterns, creating a fun and vibrant look.

Consumables:

• • Base Coat: Essie First Base Base Coat
  • Base Color: OPI ‘Pink Flamenco’
  • Plaid Design: Blue, orange, green, and white striping polishes or thin nail art brushes
  • Top Coat: Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Top Coat
  • Additional Tools: Striping tape or nail art brush

DIY Instructions:

1. 1. Apply a base coat to protect your nails.
   2. Paint your nails with the pink polish and let them dry completely.
   3. Use striping tape or a thin nail art brush to create the colorful plaid pattern.
   4. Carefully remove the tape and let the design dry.
   5. Finish with a top coat to seal and protect your manicure.

Autumn Plaid and Pumpkin Delight

This festive design combines autumnal plaid with hand-painted pumpkins, creating a charming and seasonal look.

Consumables:

• • Base Coat: CND Stickey Base Coat
  • Base Colors: Color Club ‘Nature’s Way’ (olive green) and OPI ‘My Vampire is Buff’ (neutral)
  • Plaid Design: Brown, orange, and yellow striping polishes or thin nail art brushes
  • Pumpkin Design: Orange, green, and black nail art pens
  • Top Coat: Essie Matte About You Top Coat
  • Additional Tools: Striping tape and nail art brush

DIY Instructions:

1. 1. Apply a base coat to protect your nails.
   2. Paint your nails with the olive green and neutral polishes and let them dry completely.
   3. Use striping tape or a thin nail art brush to create the plaid pattern on the neutral nails.
   4. Hand-paint pumpkins using nail art pens on the accent nail.
   5. Carefully remove the tape and let the design dry.
   6. Apply a matte top coat to finish the look and ensure longevity.

Burgundy and Beige Plaid

This elegant design features a classic burgundy and beige plaid pattern with a matte finish, creating a sophisticated and timeless look.

Consumables:

• • Base Coat: Butter London Nail Foundation Priming Basecoat
  • Base Colors: Essie ‘Angora Cardi’ (burgundy) and OPI ‘Samoan Sand’ (beige)
  • Plaid Design: Black and white striping polishes or thin nail art brushes
  • Top Coat: Sally Hansen Matte Top Coat
  • Additional Tools: Striping tape or nail art brush

DIY Instructions:

1. 1. Apply a base coat to protect your nails.
   2. Paint your nails with the burgundy and beige polishes and let them dry completely.
   3. Use striping tape or a thin nail art brush to create the plaid pattern on the beige nails.
   4. Carefully remove the tape and let the design dry.
   5. Apply a matte top coat to finish the look and ensure longevity.

Pink and Green Plaid with Bows

This cute and girly design features a pink and green plaid pattern with adorable bow accents, creating a fun and playful look.

Consumables:

• • Base Coat: Orly Bonder Base Coat
  • Base Color: Essie ‘Fiji’ (pink)
  • Plaid Design: Green and white striping polishes or thin nail art brushes
  • Bows: 3D white bow nail decorations
  • Top Coat: Seche Vite Top Coat
  • Additional Tools: Striping tape and nail art brush

DIY Instructions:

1. 1. Apply a base coat to protect your nails.
   2. Paint your nails with the pink polish and let them dry completely.
   3. Use striping tape or a thin nail art brush to create the green and white plaid pattern.
   4. Add the 3D bow decorations to enhance the design.
   5. Carefully remove the tape and let the design dry.
   6. Finish with a top coat to seal and protect your manicure.

Neon Plaid Nails

This bright and colorful design features neon plaid patterns on a nude base, creating a fun and eye-catching look perfect for any season.

Consumables:

• • Base Coat: Essie First Base Base Coat
  • Base Color: OPI ‘Bubble Bath’
  • Plaid Design: Neon pink, green, orange, and blue striping polishes or thin nail art brushes
  • Top Coat: Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Top Coat
  • Additional Tools: Striping tape or nail art brush

DIY Instructions:

1. 1. Apply a base coat to protect your nails.
   2. Paint your nails with the nude polish and let them dry completely.
   3. Use striping tape or a thin nail art brush to create the neon plaid pattern.
   4. Carefully remove the tape and let the design dry.
   5. Finish with a top coat to seal and protect your manicure.

Festive Plaid with Bows

This festive design features a classic beige and white plaid pattern with red bow accents, creating a chic and holiday-ready look.

Consumables:

• • Base Coat: CND Stickey Base Coat
  • Base Colors: Essie ‘Topless & Barefoot’ (beige) and OPI ‘Alpine Snow’ (white)
  • Plaid Design: Black and red striping polishes or thin nail art brushes
  • Bows: Red bow nail decorations
  • Top Coat: Seche Vite Top Coat
  • Additional Tools: Striping tape and nail art brush

DIY Instructions:

1. 1. Apply a base coat to protect your nails.
   2. Paint your nails with the beige and white polishes and let them dry completely.
   3. Use striping tape or a thin nail art brush to create the plaid pattern on the beige nails.
   4. Add the red bow decorations to enhance the design.
   5. Carefully remove the tape and let the design dry.
   6. Finish with a top coat to seal and protect your manicure.

FAQ

Q: How can I make my plaid nails last longer? A: To ensure your plaid nails last, always start with a high-quality base coat and finish with a durable top coat. Reapply the top coat every few days to maintain the shine and protect the design.

Q: Can I create plaid designs on short nails? A: Absolutely! Plaid designs look great on both short and long nails. Just use thinner lines for smaller nail beds to ensure the pattern looks neat and proportional.

Q: What are some good color combinations for fall plaid nails? A: Some great fall color combinations include burgundy and gold, brown and orange, and black and white. These colors capture the essence of fall and look stunning as plaid designs.

Q: How can I practice creating plaid nail designs? A: Practice on a nail art wheel or on paper first. This helps you get the hang of creating straight lines and the overall pattern before applying it to your nails.