13 Spooky Halloween Nail Ideas to Try
Halloween is just around the corner which can mean only one thing… it’s time to get your spooky nail design locked in. From bats to cute ghosts, ghouls to starbursts, there’s so much to choose from. Whether you have almond-shaped nails, a shorter coffin-style nail (seasonally appropriate!), or long acrylic nails, we have something that will look great this season.
For 2024 Halloween nails, we’re predicting a softer color palette. While orange and blacks will still be present, we’re also seeing more unconventional shades of purple, nude and even hot pink used for spooky szn manicures.
Scroll the looks below to take to your salon, or if you’re feeling brave (and steady-handed), pick up a nail art set and try to recreate the spooky looks at home yourself.
This nail art kit contains everything you need to create your spooky designs, including a variety of art brushes, rainbow shades of gems, metallic foils and strippling tapes.
1. lilac love
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We never would have chosen lilac for a Halloween nail design, but it works! This almond nail shape is perfect for a flourish of nail art, and the combination of serpents, webs, and drops looks modern and fresh but still spooky – perfect if you want something a little different this year.
2. Creepy clowns
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Ok, this design might not look like traditional Halloween nails but who can deny clowns are creepy! If you want a nod to spooky szn without an aesthetic overhaul, these nude, monochrome clown nails could be ideal. Complement your clown with sparkling rhinestones for a dazzling Halloween.
3. Bat french manicure
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Your traditional French mani just got a spooky makeover. We love the glittery purple tips of these long almond nails, complete with an integrated flying bat. This is a more subtle approach to Halloween nail art, but it’s guaranteed to get compliments aplenty.
4. Pink creepy crawly
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Spooky but sweet, these nails dispel the myth that Halloween designs should be scary. We love how the sugary pink hue contrasts with the black artwork. Spiders, bats, and webs look great here, and small touches of white on the designs makes the creepy crawlies pop. This design is perfect for shorter nails.
5. Hot Pink spooks
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Another design that proves there’s no need to drop the pink for Halloween. This bold look uses hot pink contrasted with black to create a spooky but girlie design. Ask for dripping French tips, ghosts, blacks, and plenty of sparkle detailing to recreate this look.
6.magical matte
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This is another design that looks so good on short nails. Traditional Halloween black and orange is given a modern twist with a soft matte finish. Half pumpkins and a flutter of bats give the nail look a spooky appeal, and we love the flash of gold foil – the perfect finishing touch.
7. friendly ghosts
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What could be cuter than smiling ghosty devils and witches on metallic pink? These sweet nails are perfect for getting into a spooky spirit with a little bit of shimmer and a scattering of star and heart gemstones.
8. Serpent sparkle
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This lilac pink hue will look great contrasted against your dark October outfits. The design has a creepy twist without being overtly Halloween – great for those who prefer a more subtle approach. Ask for black and white starbursts, moons, and snakes to recreate the look.
9. A murder of crows
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A unique take on the season, we love these murderous knife-wielding crows. The design looks great from afar and seriously twisted close-up! This look will work perfectly on long almond-shaped acrylic nails.
10. BLACK magic
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If you’re looking for something alternative and witchy for the season, these matte black occult nails are perfect. Featuring flickering candles, daggers, and stars, this design is great for capturing the darker side of the season.
11. Fall vibes
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If you’re less about spook and more about cozy fall feels, these orange, black, and white nails will look great for the whole month of October. The neutral nail base is finished with swirls of autumnal pumpkin orange, white, and black.
12. French web TIP
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Upgrade your usual French mani for spooky season with monochrome tips, complete with delicate spider webs. This design is perfect for anyone who has to keep it professional at work but still wants to pay homage to the spirit of Halloween.
13. Hypnotising Glitter
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If you want to go all-out, this look combines the best Halloween colours (orange, black and purple) with cool spooky motifs to create a fun seasonal look. Make sure to include a full glitter nail for a bit of sparkle.
So there you have it, 13 spooky Halloween nail designs for a bewitching Fall. Which nail look is your favorite?
Want more? These 44 black glitter nail looks are also perfect for Halloween.