“This witch can be bribed with chocolate manicures!”
Enter Fall and all we can think about is the upcoming spooky season! Halloween is not only about pumpkin heads and early-bird bats. It’s time to ‘trick or treat’ everyone with your unique fashion statement. And having fun (read: fright) nails is one of the best ideas to do just that!
So, here’s to our basic as$ witch who is looking for nail inspo for the upcoming sweet and scary season. Check out these Halloween nails ideas & designs for your upcoming manicure before you hit the salon all clueless.
25+ Halloween Nails: Ideas & Designs to Try this Spooky Season
Brace yourself as this list has everything from spooky spectres and menacing monsters! Choose what suits your taste the best or experiment with a mix ‘n’ match for your masquerade costume.
1) Cosmic Creamsicle
Evil eye with a touch of candy corn? Sure! Choose this bold yet elegant cosmic creamsicle nail design to welcome Allhallows Eve. The abstract accents ranging from snakes to leaves bring the best of both worlds in one. Enjoy a Fall manicure while gearing up for the spooky season, all with one nail idea.
2) Giddy Ghosts
For all the short nail girlies out there, this teenager-inspired ‘cute’ nail idea is all you need to flaunt your pookie yet hottie personality at your fingertips! The classic bold contrast of black and white with a touch of giddy ghosts will make you go hocus pocus throughout the season.
3) Minimal Spider Nails
The Halloween season is incomplete without spideys and webs, and this minimal nail design speaks volumes for itself. Not all nail designs require long AF nails and this manicure inspo explains why. While the intricate perfection of spider accents adds an oomph, the matte milky white tone neutralizes the drama of the art.
4) Candy Corn, FTW
We have our hearts beating for pumpkin spice and candy corn this season and here’s a tribute to this feeling. This cartoon-inspired manicure is equal parts happy and creepy, and it can’t get more Halloween-y! It has everything from pumpkin accents to 3D nail art and glitters. And oh, did you notice the stunning alternate between coffin shapes and stiletto nails?
5) Swooped Wings
Purple for Fall? Why not? Girl, if Hailey Bieber can rock an ‘unusual’ blue for her Fall manicure, you can do this too! If you’ve grown out your natural nails just enough to have a structured gel manicure, consider this purple ombré nail design to stand out among the yellows and oranges. Make it Halloween-proof with those baby bat accents!
6) Spooky Frenchies
If monochromatic designs are your thing and you’re looking for some Pinteresty mismatch, here’s your inspo for the season. Embrace your feminine charm even when adorning a spooky touch with this Frech nail art. Add your unique flavor to the OG ‘blood drip’ nail design making it black and bold for a sweet and spicy look.
7) Bloody Mary
Did we speak of ‘blood drip’ nails? Well, of course! We cannot imagine Halloween nails without this classic blood-stained design. It gives a monstrous vampire touch to the otherwise basic nude pink nails. While the translucent milky shade gives a subtle charm, the glitter red adds a statement factor to the idea.
8) Muted Mischief
Planning to club October’s Fall nails with a Halloween manicure? Here’s the design for you. It combines muted shades of brown with spooky designs to create a look just for you. Bringing the best of both worlds together, this ‘mischievous’ nail art design is all you need to rock your Halloween nails this autumn.
9) Web of Love
[Red glitter medium-oval nails with spider web nail art in silver chrome and heart accents.]
Who said we can’t bring love and evil together? Well, not in your personality but you can bring the two extremes together with this Halloween nail inspo. While the shimmering red depicts love and femininity, the splash of blood adds a bold element. And the spooky cobwebs are a cherry on top, especially when they’re ‘knitting’ heart accents in the middle.
10) Orange Bats
Who doesn’t like some little battys for the season!? Make it look both spooky and sophisticated. The best part: you don’t need fake nail extensions or even a professional for this design. Just DIY your manicure on natural nails and paint some bats to perfection. The key is to choose the right Fall orange nail color.
11) Black Widow
All things glitz and glam – is that your mood for Halloween parties this year? Then check out this nail idea that screams “WITCHCRAFT!” in all possible ways. Spread your black magic wherever you go with these pointy stiletto nails in a bold black high-shine shade. And if that was not glam enough, the silver spider webs add the glittery charm.
12) Blood Trickle
Scare the sh*t out of everyone with these “bloody” nails! Leave your evidence behind after committing the crime of beauty with these trails of blood. 3D nail art has been in trend for quite some time now and it is your best chance to tick off the idea from your wishlist with this blood trickle nail design this Halloween.
13) Ghosts on a Grid
Are you a fan of French tip nails? Well, who’s not!? We are absolutely obsessed with these Pinterest-inspired Frenchies and you’ll love them too. The subtle yellow grid is contrasted by a pitch-black French tip and the chrome glazed effect adds to the drama. But what makes the design Halloween-proof is the tiny ghosts that are more cute than scary!
14) Boo-tiful French Tips
Medium stilettos on natural nails, anyone? Here’s your take on the mixbag Halloween manicure which has everything from cobwebs and bats to blood drips and even ghosts. Get some pointy acrylic nail extensions in a ‘barely there’ nude shade. Now play with the spooky elements and intricate patterns and ‘Boo!’ your nails are ready for the monstrosity!
15) Skeleton Bones
Did you think this season is only about fun spooky elements and cute ghosts? You have been wrongly mistaken if you did. Think Halloween and think Satan! Bring out all your inner devils and fiends with this skeleton bones representation. Make it scarier with glow-in-the-dark paint and become the talk of the town with your fingertips.
16) Mummy Moment
Short nails? Why worry when we have everything on the house for this Halloween season!? If the previous monochromatic idea caught your eye but you’re still eyeing something more fun than frightening, consider this ‘mummy’ nail art FTW. The bold yellow eyes add a cool element to the grayscale.
17) Dark Starry Night
In the era of glazed donut nails and lip gloss manicures, French manicures still remain a timeless classic. We cannot emphasize the beauty of Frenchies more than as seen in this nail art. If you’re looking for something Halloween-approved but not spooky, you can rock this one any time of the season. While the jet black intensifies the look, the holographic stones and silver charms balance the glam quotient.
18) Vampy Vibes
This nail look is serving ‘Vampire Diaries’ and it can’t get more Halloween-y! If you’ve been a Twilight fan in your teens, you probably know the backstory of this nail design. Vampires rule the spooky season and this blood-y nail design brings a fierce touch of red to the black matte base. Don’t miss the scary teeth accents while being lost among the play of textures.
19) Bats and Cats
Do you want your cute kitty to be a part of your Halloween multiverse? Well, cats are the spookiest little haunted creatures in their own world, and this nail design will be a representation of just that. The alternating black and white French tips bring subtlety while the miniature intricate designs add on the fun element!
20) Ghostface
Make this nail design a conversation starter for the next Halloween party. With twisted Frenchies on long rounded stiletto nails, the Ghostface accent is what stands out and we are loving it. Paint your frightening message on these long as$ nails and see how many times it gets noticed. Wear this design on press-on nails for a seasonal charm.
21) Spooky Doodles
Among all the scary sh*t, looking for something more feminine and subtly beautiful? Have a look at this Fall Nails X Halloween crossover design. From ghosts and jack-o’-lanterns to leaves and flowers, it has them all. The standout feature is the black base, unlike most others with a milky nude as a base coat. The colorful spooky doodles accented with black French tips is all you need for a sweet and spicy nail design.
22) Witch Craft
Clear jelly nails have made a comeback this year and it’s about time you tried one. And what better way to have them than with the reverse French manicure trend? Play your witch character in the Halloween parties with this perfect accessory that embraces both beauty and the beast with a jet-black base a pretty sparkle accents.
23) Spider Web
Still in the mood for cobwebs? Add more drama with a black ombré for a deeper aura and do all this on your grown-out natural nails. Shape them in soft rounds and DIY your spider webs for a fun mani sesh. Don’t miss the chrome and rhinestone detailing to add depth and drama.
24) Scarlett Serpents
Go all over the top with these extra-extra (add more ‘extras’) long coffin nails to recreate the OG look of the queen of freaky nail art. Megan Fox’s Halloween nail inspo is next level with a deep red in a jelly base. The spooky accents from serpents to spideys and from a broken heart to a Hamsa hand are all you need for the freaky season.
25) Spell Cast
Spell it out! Be loud with your ‘SPOOKY’ mood for the festive season and let your nails do the talking. Use skeleton bones (not quite literally!) to carve out your message. Add a glam touch to the matte, long almond tips with a golden spider web. Yes, who would imagine a ‘gold’ cobweb?! And look at how intricate it is!
26) Seductive Aesthetics
Make your Halloween nail design Fall-approved with this aesthetic nail design. Choose this soil brown tone in a jelly texture to make it more seductive than ever. The black and white accents with all those serpents and evil eyes with tiny detailing are all you need to carry this nail idea on your natural nails for a long. Or perhaps, choose a gel manicure to get the look.
27) Halloween Pumpkin Spice
Halloween nail ideas and how could we forget pumpkin spiced lattes?! No, we were just saving the best for the last. Here’s your pumpkin nail inspo FTW and look at how stunning it gets with every element. While the velvet base adds a glamorous glitter, the Fall-toned swirls add a fun element and the bat accents make it spooky as needed.
Wrapping Up October Nails
With these Halloween Nails Ideas & Designs, your manicure is sure to become the life (or death!) of the party. Whether you’re into full-on scary or a more subtle, elegant Halloween look, there’s something for everyone here. Opt for ghoulish greens, mysterious blacks, or vibrant oranges, and let your nails reflect the spooky season in all its eerie glory. If you’re feeling bold, try mixing a few of these ideas or adding your personal twist to them.
Remember, Halloween is all about creativity and having fun, so don’t be afraid to experiment with different designs, textures, and colors. After all, your nails are another canvas where your personality can shine—or spook! Plus, Halloween nails aren’t just limited to the 31st—these designs can carry you through the entire fall season, keeping your vibe festive and fun.
So go ahead, pick your favorite spooky style, and let your nails steal the show. And don’t forget to share your fang-tastic nail art with friends and fellow nail enthusiasts!
