14 Spooktacular Nail Art Designs To Try This Halloween
We’ve got you covered with looks to recreate at home or to take to your nail technician.
With Halloween just around the corner, it’s getting down to the wire when it comes to making that nail appointment. If you’re still brainstorming your spooky nail ideas, we’re here to lend a helping hand with inspiration from some of our favorite content creators and salons.
Are you a fan of a more elaborate look? You could go for a ghoulish ghost or blood-curling vampire. Prefer something a bit more subtle? Get into the spirit of the holiday by opting for a fun nail trend like the cat-eye with a scarily dark color. We’ve found designs that you could easily recreate at home and a few you could take to the salon to try to emulate.
No matter what your style, there’s always a way to get creative and have fun with All Hallows’ Eve.Whether you’re going for a scary, cute or glamorous look, there’s a nail art design in this roundup for you.
Keep reading below to see some of our favorite Halloween nail art designs.
Mummy Moves
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If you’re aiming to capture the essence of Halloween but with a twist, consider a mummy ghost design that features textured wraps and lively elements.
Ghost, but Make It French Tips
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We’re obsessed with this ghostly French tip design. Start with a nude or soft white base, then use pale gray or light lavender for the tips. Finally, add tiny ghost faces with black polish for scary eyes and mouths.
3D Spookfest
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This ghost nail design features scalloped edges with 3D elements. Start with a soft, pastel base color like this pearly white. Then, create ghostly shapes with scalloped lines at the tips for a fun touch.
Life, Death and Rebirth
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This design might be one for the nail salon, but we love this take on the classic skull. These extensions start with a black base, then they’re painted with art that resembles skulls and flowers.
Bloody Brilliant
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For a bold Halloween statement, opt for vibrant red nails adorned with striking designs. This rich crimson color is sure to capture attention.
Dripping in Red
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This simple red and bloody French tip design is easy enough to do at home; creating a dripping effect at the edges to mimic blood for a horror movie effect.
Trick-or-Treat
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For a playful nail design, create a 3D scene featuring moons, ghosts, witches and pumpkins.
Cat-Eye Night Sky
@klaudiacloud_ I call them red glass nails and im obsessed. The perfect BIAB nails done by @izzytaylornails ❤️🥀 #nails #halloweennails #nailart #cateye ♬ original sound – bizzarespookystories
Try a deep purple cat-eye if you want to keep it simple. To start, use a glossy deep purple base for a rich, dramatic effect. Then, use a cat eye magnetic polish to create that shifting effect, drawing attention as the light hits the nails.
Web of Spookiness
@sailornailsartLet us create a striking and unique final spooky nail set!😌🕷️🕸️ #gelxnails #halloween #blacknailinspo #spidernails #blacknailinspo #spidernailset #spookynails #nailinspo #apresgelx #halloweennailinspo2024♬ original sound – PrettyDivaOfficial
Spiders are often associated with Halloween, so why not get them drawn onto your nails? Here, delicate spider webs are painted on the tips or scattered across the nails, adding a spooky touch.
The Night Sky
@nailsbypaular subtle halloween nails! 🖤🎩so.. this was actually going to be a simple black marble design, but the finished look gave off massive halloween vibes to me, so a subtle halloween mani it is! <3 — using: • @melodysusie pink jelly gel polish “Nude” 🫶🏻 clear blooming gel black hema-free gel polish 🖤 holographic glitter gel polish “Moonlight Silver” 💍 gel top coat (use my code paular12 for 12% off! 💸) #blacknails #marblenails #halloweennails #nailart #nailarttutorial #nailinspo #naildesign #diynails #fypシ゚ ♬ in this darkness x – maddie💝
One of our favorites on the list, you can definitely do this nail art design at home. The key to getting that night sky effect is to mix a top or base coat with black. Then, you’ll use a fine nail art brush to paint tiny swirls onto the nail. Repeat with a glittery shade.
Vampire Aura
@nailsbypaular trying the viral vampire aura nails that i’ve been obsessed with! 🖤🩸🫶🏻 • i’m using the red painting gel “Catch Up” and black gel polish from @kiaraskynails to create the gradient and it was honestly even easier than i had expected! <3 #auranails #halloweennails #nailarttutorial #easynails #gelnails #nailinspo #naildesign #diynails #gradientnails #kiarasky #nailtok #fyp ♬ Halloween ・ cute horror song – PeriTune
This ombre effect evokes the allure of the vampire, with the darker shades giving a dramatic flair.
Bloody Chrome
@nailsbypaular chrome nails but make them 🩸🩸🩸 <3 using the mirror platinum chrome powder from @Daily Charme ! 🔪🙈 #chromenails #halloweennails #nailarttutorial #halloweennailart #diynails #nailinspo #naildesign #nailtok #fyp ♬ ballad of a homeschooled girl – Olivia Rodrigo
This nail design features a deep red base that creates a bold foundation. The chrome effect adds a reflective, metallic finish that plays with reflections beautifully.
Witchy Glam
@sophmoscaHalloween nails unlocked♬ lamour de ma vie x kill bill – Richard Shelest
If you’re looking to make a statement, try a design with metallics, jewels or 3D elements like the one above. These remind us of a mystical realm, filled with fantastic beasts and magical witches.
Before you go, check out our 12 favorite Halloween beauty looks to try, from beauty beginner to pro.
