From September nudes to deep tones: here's how to make the transition
No need to choose between nude and burgundy, you need to know when to wear each. The complete guide to the September to October transition, with a design for each stage.
We've been talking about fall colors for three articles now, and it's easy to reach this point feeling like you have to pick a side: either stick with September nudes, or jump straight to burgundy and clear up any doubts.
The reality is you don't have to choose; you just need to know what stage you're in. The transition from September to October has stages, and each one has a corresponding color.
This guide brings together the designs from the previous three weeks in one place, organized by when it makes sense to wear them, so you don't have to decide from scratch with every manicure change.
The three stages of transition
The first stage is early September, when it's still warm and skin is tanned: this is when pearlescent and nude shades that highlight that contrast, like Ivory Dream, work well, as do versatile options for any time, like French Grace.
The second stage is the bridge, usually the last week of September, when nude starts to feel flat but all-black still seems too much. This is where Up to Date with its black micro-French manicure comes in, a real intermediate step, and Crimson Red, which works at any point in the process without clashing.
And the third stage is true October, when there's no excuse for nude: burgundy with Ruby Claret, cat eye with Mystic Marble, or bottle green with Dark Green if you prefer to stand out from what everyone else is wearing.
1. Stage 1 · Champagne Pearl: the start of September
The first step of the transition, when it's still warm and skin is golden. A pearlescent shade that reflects light instead of absorbing it.
2. Stage 1 · Nude French: the all-season staple
It doesn't belong to any specific stage because it works in all of them. It's the design you can wear as a base while you decide on other changes.
3. Stage 2 · Black Micro French: the first step towards darkness
The bridge between nude and deep tones: it's still a French manicure, but with a black tip. The manicure that signals change without making a full leap.
4. The bridge that works at any stage
Red doesn't belong to the nude phase or the dark phase; it works in both. It's the emergency color when you're unsure where you are in the transition.
5. Stage 3 · Pearlescent Burgundy: the arrival of true autumn
When there's no more excuse for nude, deep burgundy marks the official entry into the autumn palette. It's the color that closes the transition.
6. Stage 3 · Metallic Cat Eye: the finish that closes the year
When a plain color isn't enough, a dynamic finish is the next step. Close out the fall palette with something that changes with the light.
7. Stage 3 · Bottle Green: the alternative to burgundy
If burgundy and black already seem predictable to you, bottle green fulfills the same function as a jewel tone without repeating what everyone else is wearing.
How to apply them (three steps, fifteen minutes)
1. Prepare. Clean the nail and push back the cuticle with the orange stick included in the box.
2. Apply and trim. Choose the sheet one size smaller than your nail, place it without touching the cuticle, press the edges, and trim the excess.
3. Cure. Sixty seconds under a UV/LED lamp and it's hard. For extra shine, apply a top coat and cure for another sixty seconds.
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VIEW SAVINGS PACKFrequently Asked Questions
In what order should I follow the stages of the transition?
It's not mandatory to follow a strict order. Each stage corresponds to a time of the year, so you can start with the one that best suits the current weather or your wardrobe.
Is there a color that works for all stages?
Yes, Crimson Red cherry red and French Grace nude French manicure work well at any point of the transition.
How long do NOOVES semi-cured gel wraps last?
Between 2 and 3 weeks. They are applied in 15 minutes at home and cured with a UV/LED lamp in 60 seconds. They are HEMA-Free.
Can I create a Savings Pack by combining designs from different stages?
Yes, the 15% discount applies equally whether you choose four designs from any of the stages.
How to use this guide
There's no need to follow the stages in strict order or have all seven designs at once. The idea is that, the next time you wonder what color to wear, you look at where you are in the calendar and choose from there. If it's still hot, stage one. If you feel that nude is no longer fitting, stage two. If you've already put away your summer clothes, stage three.
And if you want to create your own Savings Pack with one design from each stage, the 15% discount applies equally whether you choose four from these seven or all of them from the same item.
