10+ nail ideas you should definitely try this October!

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October seems to mark the beginning of the holiday season. And there’s no better way to celebrate the holidays than with a themed manicure. Gel manicures are the perfect tool, as they allow you to create more dimensional looks. Think: luxurious velvet manicures, spooky gel shades, and eye-catching 3D embellishments.

As you book your aesthetician appointment for October, let these 15 gel nail designs inspire your next look.

#1. Monochromatic mix

Play with a mix of red shades with a monochromatic manicure with combinations. This design uses bright red and merlot to create french , gold designs and more.

#2. French. Theme: "Vampire"

October is the perfect time to get a little spookier with your nail polish. For a subtle yet striking look, try an ombré from black to milky white, accented with faux blood splatters. For a realistic blood look, opt for a deep red jelly polish.

#3. Mixing with drops

Dive into the polka dot nail trend with a design that plays with different dot sizes. 

#4. French with flowers

A chocolate French and milky base is the perfect backdrop for delicate pink flowers. The combination looks sweet and perfect for fall.

#5. Great "Blood"

For a Halloween manicure that's not too gory, use red gemstones to mimic dripping blood.

#6. Black "fabric"

The black, slightly misty manicure is perfect for using dark color without creating a too harsh look. The silver studs on both sides of the nails mimic the look of a piercing .

#7. Cold chrome

Finish a brown/gray velvet manicure with 3D chrome threads for a futuristic manicure with cool undertones.

#8. Great contrasts

Geometric designs in turquoise stand out against a deep brown base.

#9. Velvet and olive color

A velvety copper-colored polish serves as the base for the 3D olives. The look is dynamic and eye-catching, but simple enough that you won't spend hours at the beauty salon.

#10. Cherry explosion

Maroon is everywhere this fall, so a cherry-themed manicure is perfect. This manicure combines cherries, leopard print, and metallic details for a colorful design.

#11. Mint color dots

As polka dot designs continue to be on trend for fall, try a two-tone manicure with a mint green top and chocolate dots.

#12. Red/orange "Aura"

The red and orange auras stand out against this black base, creating a bright look.

#13. Pomegranate season

Celebrate the start of pomegranate season with a themed manicure. This hand-painted design features a detailed view of a pomegranate.

#14. Golden turtle

Change up a classic tortoiseshell look by using a shimmery gold color as a base.

#15. Red chrome

This stunning red chrome looks just like a bright, fresh apple.