15+ Pumpkin Nails and Nail Art Designs to Spice up Your Fall and Halloween Manicure

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Vibha (Khemani) Moorjani

Dried-up leaves, spooky costumes, and cafe cups – everything gets a golden orange touch with the arrival of Fall. And we all know that Fall is incomplete without pumpkins. Pumpkins bring with them the vibrant hues of Autumn leaves and the cozy tones of the sunkissed weather.

So, with the jack-o’-lantern season at its peak, bring out your themed outfits and get yourself ready for Halloween parties! Gone are the days when you’d only wear a costume to get the look. It’s 2024 and everything from your hair color and makeup to your eyes and even skin color should be theme-based. Then why let your nails be left alone?

Spice up your Fall looks and Halloween outfits with some fun and quirky yet spooky nail ideas.

15+ Pumpkin Nail Art Ideas and Designs to Spice up Your Fall & Halloween Manicure

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As the trees are shedding their leaves and evenings are calling for spiced lattes, it’s time to welcome the change. Whether you plan to go pumpkin-picking in the day or attend spooky parties in the night or, well, both, some pumpkin-themed nails will keep you going. Ditch the good old ghost accents and check out these 15+ pumpkin nail art ideas and designs to spice up your fall & Halloween manicure.

1) Melting Jack ‘O Lanterns

Melting Jack 'O Lanterns

How can we enter Halloween without jack-o’-lanterns? This intricate all-nail design is what you need for an over-the-top manicure. The nude base on the long almond shape gives so much room to play with your textures. Ask your nail tech for those epic expressions on all the different pumpkin accents to recreate the look. Alternatively, use stickers if you want to DIY it.

2) Glittery Glam

Glittery Glam Pumpkin Nails

The perfect party mani is this! It has equal parts glam and quirk. While the black tips with velvety sparkles give a subtle charm, the poppy orange on the solid nails gives a tangy touch. What makes it the ideal Halloween manicure is the handpainted pumpkin accent. The cartoonish design with those white stars gives a fun element to the otherwise decent look.

3) Classy Chromes

Classy Chromes nails

If there is something completely versatile in the nail world, it’s French tip nails, no cap! You can take it from elegant to quirky to spooky in a jiffy. The best part is that it looks the best and gives you the best of both worlds. This pumpkin-inspired French manicure is doing just that. While the warm earthy orange looks quite poppy on a bubblegum base, the subtle touch of chrome adds panache!

4) Pumpkin French Tip

Pumpkin French Tip pumpkin nails

Didn’t we tell you French manicures look perfect on any and every hand? The previous nail inspo gave all the fun and happy vibes and this one is giving those ‘same same but different’ vibes. Twin your pumpkin manicure with your BBF with these two for a beautiful contrast. The dark pastel green squash with black deets is a spooky version of the fruit. And don’t miss those leaf accents.

5) Pookie Spooky

Pookie Spooky nails

For all the beautiful mamas out there planning their Halloween party nails – this is it! It is everything you can think of in a manicure – cute, pretty, elegant, quirky, and whatnot. The sage green is the safest and ever-fresh Fall nail color but who thought it could be paired with Hallo accents? The spooky ghost details add a fun charm whereas the pumpkin accents with a hint of gold enhance the elegance.

6) Eccentric Halloween Pumpkins

Eccentric Halloween Pumpkins Nails

Long nails FTW! Hailey Bieber has brought back the trend of electric blue nails – the Autumn nail color of 2024 declared subtly by the queen herself. Make this deeper tone more eclectic with intricate doodling. From florals, leaves, and polka dots to pumpkin accents, everything screams warm in this manicure. Notice how the unique color of the pumpkin is different from the classic orangy shade –  it’s more of a burnt mustard against the deep blue.

7) Posessed Pumpkins

Posessed Pumpkin Nails

Geometric Jack ‘O Lanterns? Why not!? If you are looking for something more unique and creative but still want to keep it a Halloween-proof manicure, consider experimenting with this one. These scary pumpkin accents with burning eyes (quite literally) will make you stand out in the party because of your nails. Wear them as Frenchies on your natural nails with an oval shape and a barely-there base for a statement look.

8) Neon Nights

Neon Nights

Wondering why no one ever considers wearing neons during Autumn! Well, neons are definitely a party color but if you want to add some quirk to your Autumn nails, they can come in handy. Recreate this look for your next manicure with acrylic nail extensions. The navy blue base complimented with a poppy orange ombre seems a doable combo. The fun gets doubled with Halloween doodles – bats, pumpkins, spookies, spiderwebs, ‘BOOs’, and whatnot.

9) Bucks Spiced Latte

Bucks Spiced Latte pumpkin nails

Are you a spoilt cutie who loves all things Bucks from coffee cups to phone cases? Well, this pumpkin-spiced latte is for you lady! Oh, we mean the manicure. Check out this beautiful ecru and orange nail design that will perfectly spice up your Fall and Halloween manicure. And it even has glitter to make it glam-approved! Don’t miss the details – pumpkins, leaves, and of course, Starbucks coffee!

10) Dainty Deets

Dainty Deets nails

The complete opposite of the previous one! This is the ideal October manicure for all those with a soft girl vibe. If you love coquettes and all things Pinteresty, we promise you’re gonna love this one. Wear a lip gloss nude on your long oval natural nails and pair it up with these intricate accents for some European feels. The floral and metallic details add to the feminine charm of the pumpkin nail design.

11) Shades of Fall

Shades of Fall Punpkin Nails

Confused between espresso and pumpkin spice latte? Well, we can help you at the manicure desk if not at a cafe! Wear these metallic Frenchies in all the shades of fall from cherry browns to deep nudes. It’s the shape of these nails that makes the design more evident – it is neither a square nor a coffin. It is something in between and this shape is another trend of the year.

12) Spidey Accents

Spidey Accents nails

Want to wear pumpkin and spider nails for a Halloween manicure but not a fan of orange tones? Ditch the warmer color family and bring those Autumn pumpkins to your pinks and lilacs with this nail design. Have a softer opaque pink on the square base to stay with the trends and get all the elements featured as doodles for a quirky touch. From cobwebs and stars to pumpkins and spideys – doodle everything fearlessly!

13) Cherry Pumpkins

Cherry Pumpkins Nails

Remember how everyone was obsessed with cherries during the summer of 2024? Well, the year is not over yet! And it’s your time to play with your nails the way you want. Get a striking contrast of ecru and jet black in this Pinterest-inspired piece. Decorate the bold checks with spookies and witch hats. Don’t miss the miniature cherry pumpkins to add a fun accent to the doll mani.

14) Coffin Frenchies

Coffin Frenchies Nails Pumpkin

Coffins have ruled the nail industry for quite some time for all the good reasons. So if you want to make a mark with your mani this party season, consider this offbeat pumpkin nail design. Forget the BTS or Blackpink debate and wear this black and pink Halloween nail design in sheer Frenchies. The candy-floss pink pumpkins on a matte black tip complement the extra-long nude coffin nails the best. Opt for acrylic extensions to get the look.

15) 3D Fall Charms

3D Fall Charms pumpkin nails

Planning a gel manicure with long sharp coffins? Try this look with 3D charms in Fall accents. French tips will again come to your rescue as you opt for a muted yellowish-brown. The embossed intricate charms in the colors of pumpkins and Fall browns with gold metal accents look out of this world. Complete the design with bulky rhinestones to perfect your take on the 3D nail art trend of 2024.

16) Spooky Mismatch

Spooky Mismatch nails

We told you square nails are back, didn’t we? The medium square milky nude nails look perfectly trendy topped with Fanta orange decorations. The white spooky accents also complement this combination in a fun way. If we had to pick one design out of the list perfect for Halloween and Fall season, it would be this one. From shapes and textures to finishes – it has them all.

17) Spooky Pumpkin Blood Drops

Spooky Pumpkin Blood Drops Nails

Blood drip nails have always been one of the most trending Halloween nail designs and this look amazingly combines it with your pumpkin accents. Opt for pitch-black press-on nails with a bloody nail design. Make sure the set is decorated with scary and spooky jack-o’-lanterns. The not-so-pointy stiletto shape makes them look scarier for added drama.

18) Pumpkin Spice Velvet Nails

Pumpkin Spice Velvet Pumpkin Nails

Lastly for those who prefer to keep things simple and classy. Opt for the timeless chic velvet manicure rather than going all dramatic this year. The fine sparkles sandwiched between coats of jelly nail color give such a charm! The glass-like finish in a deep gold tone is nail tech-approved for those spicy pumpkin looks. The best part? You can even pull this look off in your November nail look and welcome the chilly nights with this pillowy manicure.

Wrapping Up Pumpkin Nails

The festive season is all about having fun through the celebrations. Before diving into your costume and look for the spooky party, check out these pumpkin nails and nail art designs to spice up your Fall and Halloween manicure. They have everything from dramatic designs to

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Vibha (Khemani) Moorjani

Vibha (Khemani) Moorjani is a writer with a passion for creativity and a love for storytelling! When she's not writing, Vibha indulges in her love for nails, drawing inspiration from Instagram and Pinterest. Her creativity doesn't stop there; Vibha is also an imaginative storyteller, weaving fictional tales and poetry in her spare time. She's not just a writer; she's a creator, constantly weaving imaginative stories. With 5 years of experience in crafting compelling content, Vibha brings a unique perspective to her work.

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