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You have 31 days to put your spookiest self forward, and you can’t call a hallowed look complete if you’re not decked out from head to toe. Stay inspired by all things creepy, ghoulish, and enchanting by bringing these Halloween nail designs to life.
Whether you want a subtle pop of color to complement your outfit or you’re trying to find the perfect nails to finish off your costume, these Halloween nail ideas will put a spell on you.
A Gourd-geous Yellow Ombre Nail to Wear Pumpkin Picking
Orange pumpkins aren’t the only gourds you can pick up during the Halloween season. They come in a variety of colors, from a truly delightful puke green color to a pus white. To make the most of your pumpkin-picking outfit, try out this dark yellow ombre nail design.
Or, make it super easy with some yellow ombre press-ons in a coffin shape.
Red & Black Nails That'll Scare the Vampires Away
Horror movie fans will love this edgy nail look. All you need are blood red and black polishes and some tape. Not everyone has the dexterity to pull out a sharp triangular point like this using only a brush (our shaking hands could never). Instead, apply red polish to the whole nail. Then use masking tape or the like to carve out the interior triangle and paint it black.
Get Yourself Some Halloween French-Tips
If you were in high school in the early 2000s, then everyone around you had a pair of square white-tip French nails. Bring back the fashion with a Halloween twist using orange as the base and black as the tip.
Try Cracked Nails Inspired by Crumbling Crypts
If you really love an abstract design that isn’t all about symmetry and fine lines, this is a great Halloween nail look for you. Simply lay a white polish down and let it dry. Then, take a black polish (the tackier, the better) and swirl the tiny hanging drips around the nail. Embody your inner Pollock, and you can create a stunning texture in about five minutes.
Nails the Woman in White Would be Jealous Of
These ghostly white nails may seem overly simple, but really, they’ll stand out amongst the classic blush and nude colors that abound in fall.
Quick Tip
The key to getting good white coverage is using as few brush strokes as possible and thoroughly coating your nails.
Frightfully Fun Matte Black Nails With Bloody Accents
You don’t have to go bold with massive acrylics to stay in the scary season theme. These bloody drip nails are perfect if you want to show off your macabre side while also keeping in good standing with the HR department.
Just whip out some black polish across the nails and then glob some blood red at the cuticle and hang your nail downwards. Let gravity do all the work! Finish with a matte top coat (or do the black in matte and then, after the top coat has dried, glob on a shiny red).
Enchanting Purple Holographic Nails
Most people gravitate towards darker purples, like eggplant, in the fall season. And while they are beautiful, you might want something with a bit more pizazz. Stand out from the crowd with a purple holographic nail. Step outside of the box with a lavender, magenta, or mulberry tone.
Related: 25 Sleek & Edgy Black Nail Designs
Slimy Green & Black Nails That Ooze Spooky Season
If you’re ready to fight off the Hash Slinger Slasher from SpongeBob, then swipe off some of the green slime oozing out of the Krusty Krab’s walls and flick it on your nail. Lay down a base and black polish, add a matte top coat, and then add some of these slimy, dripping nail stickers to add plenty of ooze.
Step Out With a Glittery Yellow Fantasmagoria Nail Look
Who said fall was for subtleties? Instead, layer the brightest yellow you’ve got over a base coat, and top your nails off with a chunky gold glitter. Take candy corn up a notch with this fantastical evening nail look.
Add Some Spooky Stickers
Whether you're going for a Tim Burton vibe or just want frightfully cool nails this Halloween, nail stickers are your friend. Paint a stark, black background and then add any of these cool Halloween nail decals:
Your Nails Deserve a Stunning Costume, Too
October is all about being creative and dressing up as something other than ourselves. Embrace the dark, glamorous, bold, and cute sides of yourself with these spooktacular Halloween nail designs. The hardest part is narrowing it down.
