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The Best Orange Nail Polish for Fall Is at Your Fingertips

Orange nail polish

Need a fresh autumn staple for your beauty bag? Each fall, orange nail polish reigns as the undisputed manicure pick of the season. With so much orange to choose from, the only question is: which hue is right for you? Herewith, we've rounded up 10 orange nail polish colors that have as much variety as autumn leaves. Whether you're looking for a fiery, shimmery shade, an electric pop of color, or an ochre that brings pumpkin-spice coziness to your fingertips, there's sure to be a nail polish you'll fall for.

A manicured hand holding Pear Nova's Sorry I'm Late lacquer
Pear Nova Sorry I'm Late Classic Lacquer $13.50
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Pear Nova's long-lasting nail polish offers a cozier take on the blood orange manicures that dominated the summer season. The vegan polish mixes burnt-orange and orange-cream hues to a glossy effect, and the hue pops brighter than an autumn bonfire.

La Pierre's Distractions polish against a white backdrop
La Pierre Cosmetics Distractions $16.00
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La Pierre's vibrant lacquer delivers an electric shock of orange. The playful hue channels a cartoon pumpkin patch, and the finish has a sleek shine. What's more, the brand's lacquers are vegan and cruelty-free.

Nash + Pino Cozy Sweater Nail Polish
Nash + Pino Cozy Sweater $16.00
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Nash + Pinto's burnt-orange lacquer pairs beautifully with a chunky sweater or a textured fall jacket. The color warms the heart, too: The cozy shade has a vegan formulation, and the brand ships its orders in recycled and biodegradable packaging.

O.P.I's It's a Piazza Cake burnt-orange lacquer
OPI Nail Lacquer in It's a Piazza Cake $11.00
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Inspired by a ripe persimmon, this delicious shade of burnt orange is delivered in a rich, glossy lacquer. The fast-drying formula can last for seven days of wear. Take it for a spin on a sunny fall day: When it's hit by sunlight, this shade goes from merely gorgeous to glorious.

Top It Off

A top coat is key to making your manicure last. Seek out a formula that offers chip resistance as well as strengthening properties. If there's a hydrating component, consider that the candy pumpkin on top. Byrdie editors love the Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat Nail Polish.

Ten Over Ten's pumpkin-spice-hued Cliff polish
Tenoverten Nail Polish in Cliff $14.00
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This terra cotta hue is inspired by a lucky penny. Though its shade is somewhat subdued — especially compared to the neon-orange and electric-pumpkin shades found in other fall manicures — the vegan polish still makes an impact. Subtle, spicy, and suave, it's a sophisticated salute to fall's MVP hue.

Women's Nail Polish-Hope
JINsoon Nail Polish in Hope $18.00
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This playful polish is part of Jin Soon's Graffiti Art Collection. The range is marked with bright shades bearing upbeat names, ranging from the sky-blue Peace to the dove-grey Grace. In a perfect shade of pumpkin-skin orange, Hope is a shoo-in for fall.

Le Mini Macaron Peach Gel Polish
Le Mini Macaron Peach Gel Polish $13.00
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For a gel manicure without the salon visit, consider this peachy varnish from Le Mini Macaron. Sweet as its namesake fruit, the peachy-pink polish lasts for up to two weeks. It dries best under an LED lamp, so consider investing in Le Mini Macaron's Gel Manicure Kit.

Nail Polish, Tanzy, 0.5 Fluid Ounce
Zoya Nail Polish in Tanzy $12.00
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Like a tangerine that's been dipped in glitter, this fiery shade is a warm, sunny, and sparkly take on orange. Its iridescent hue contains a mesmerizing dash of hocus-pocus, making the shade perfect for Halloween parties or holiday bashes.

PLA's October Is for Lovers Orange Nail Polish
Paris Lash Academy October Is For Lovers Gel Polish $12.50
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Gwen Stefani gravitates towards the polishes from Paris Lash Academy, using its lacquers to create intricate manicures for The Voice. The brand's most autumnal hues include October Is For Lovers. The cinnamon-tinged shade of orange is like a pumpkin spice latte for your nails. The 10-free gel polish works best with an LED lamp, so make sure you've stocked your at-home gel kit.

Color Dept. Morning Squeeze Nail Polish
Color Dept Morning Squeeze Nail Polish $10.00
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Zippy as a freshly squeezed glass of orange juice, this sunny shade of orange captures the optimism of back-to-school season. And there's a reason to look on the bright side: Color Dept. infuses its plant-based polishes with super fruits and vegetable extracts that can enhance nail health.

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