31 Spooky and Chic Halloween Nail Ideas
Halloween is just around the corner, and with your costume on point, it’s time to turn your attention to your nails! This post will unveil a chilling collection of nail art ideas that blend frightful and fabulous. So, grab your favorite polishes, unleash your creativity, and get ready to paint your fingertips with these Halloween Nail Ideas!
Halloween Nail Ideas
This Milky White manicure with Skeleton hands is chic with a side of silly and spooky. I love the peace sign on the ring finger!
A matte mix-and-match mani with pumpkins, ghosts, bats, and more! This design idea has flair and is so eye-catching! Grab a matte top coat to create amazing Halloween nail ideas!
Sparkly rose gold nails with some ghost French tips! You could do so many different variations with this manicure idea.
Purple and black bat French tip nails are a classy twist with a spooky element. Try using orange or red with this design idea for even more variation!
Oxblood drips look so creepy and cool! This nail idea would be so easy to recreate with a simple dark red polish and a shiny top coat!
Milky pink nails with cute floral ghosts on them are a simple and classy way to create fun Halloween nail vibes. Check out this post for some milky pink nail polish recommendations.
Black and orange ombre nails with a spider web detail is a creepy/cool idea! You could recreate this nail design with so many different color combinations.
Who says shades of pink aren’t good for Halloween? This pink and white mix-and-match manicure is perfect for your pink aesthetic this season.
Nude nails are always in style – even for Halloween. Especially when you and little white ghosts to them!
Coffins on Coffin-shaped nails? What could be more appropriate for Halloween?
Bougie gem spider nails are so fun for a creepy yet chic Halloween nail design.
Black and orange nails are the quintessential look for any Halloween mani. This design goes all out with a perfect accent nail!
Spooky Halloween Nail Ideas
Coffin-shaped nails might be the best look for Halloween. These French tip bat nails are beautifully spooky.
Coffin nails with French tips and spooky elements are the perfect October nails!
Green tips with a creepy black floating accent are a cute twist on a classy design.
Looking for something super simple? Try a nude nail mani with a touch of dripping blood for an accent.
Nothing could be creepier than a black widow spider. This design is a good minimalist idea for Halloween.
Black and orange nails for Halloween.
Milk nails with black and sparkly elements are chic and cute. I love mix-and-match manicures for Halloween.
A super easy Halloween nail design is this sparkly orange manicure with spider webs!
Chic Halloween Nail Art
Skeleton nails are a fun way to make a statement. Match them with some swirly French tips and stars for a haunting scene.
These orange Ombre nails have everything you need for a perfect October nail design. I love that this manicure idea is simple and sophisticated.
Pink pumpkin nail art is so dang cute for October!
Ghosts and pumpkins cant get cuter on this nail design idea.
Scalloped French tips for Halloween turn your nails into a super cute and classy design.
How perfect are these vampire teeth nails?! I’m in love with how these turned out, and think this is a perfect Halloween manicure idea.
A play on a classic cherry coquette design. This checkerboard nail design with ghost and pumpkin “cherries” is to die for!
This intricate design is a colorful and fun idea for nail art enthusiasts.
Matte orange and brown swirls are so fun with cute bats and spiders.
Black and white starry galaxy nails are a cute and fun way to incorporate the night sky into your Halloween nail ideas.
Halloween Manicure Must-Haves
If you are attempting these Halloween Nail Ideas at home, you may need some tools to get started. Here are the tools and products that I swear by to keep my nails healthy and in great shape. I like to do my manicures at home, and these products do the trick to make my manicures last! Click the picture for the links!
Manicure Tips
Whenever you do your own manicure I always recommend a few steps before you start painting.
1. Trim and file your nails. These nail files are THE BEST. They make your nails feel so smooth.
2. Clean up your cuticles. This cuticle remover is a little pricey but it works so incredibly well. I like to use these push sticks. *Never cut your cuticles it leads to hangnails and possibly infection.
3. Buff your nail plate to smooth the surface of your nails. This buffer is the best option.
4. Wash your hands and wipe with acetone or alcohol. This ensures that there is no remaining oil left on your nails that will get in the way of your manicure lasting as long as possible.
5. Apply base coat. Some of the brands below require specific pre-polish steps- I’ll flag them so you are aware.
6. Apply a coat of polish and wait a few minutes for it to dry before applying the next coat. Repeat until you get the coverage you like.
7. Apply top coat and for the best result brush it over the edge of your nail to ensure everything stays as long as possible.
8. Apply cuticle oil or serum as needed. I like to apply it before bed.
Bonus: If you have thin/ weak/ peely nails this nail hardener helps SO MUCH!
I hope you liked these Halloween Nail Ideas! Check out some other posts for even more fall nai ideas:
xx,
Lauren
