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It’s never too early to start thinking about Halloween, especially as the weather starts turning and the first cup of pumpkin spice latte is made.
There are two types of people: those who go all out with an elaborate Halloween costume, complete with makeup and hair for a Halloween party. Then there are those, who prefer not to dress up.
Therefore, nails are the perfect way to show Halloween spirit without going full out the costume route for the haunted holiday.
Halloween Nail Designs
The arrival of spooky season means there’s a set of Halloween nails for everyone. Even if you don’t think Halloween manicures as a chic design, there are Halloween nail ideas that are unique, but not over-the-top.
The manicure can even serve as your costume. Just wear a simple black dress and let your manicure be the star of the show.
If you you prefer spiders, monsters, or goblins, there are plenty of those in the compilation of Halloween nail art designs.
Scroll below to find your next Halloween nail designs for the spooky holiday.
Skeleton Nails
Even if you don’t like dressing up, Halloween nails are the perfect middle ground to show a little spirit. Ring in the spooky season with a handful of bones — literally.
Black serves as the perfect base color to make the white bones really pop. The vice versa works just as well, a white base really makes the spooky nails stand out.
Spidery Nails
Get lost in the web with this manicure design.
Spider-webbed French tips is a minimalistic approach to Halloween fun. Just finish off with a matte top coat.
Jazz up a spiderweb design by painting the design on a red jelly nail base. Add 3-D spider webs for a great addition to spooky szn nails.
Pumpkin Patch Nails
Pumpkins are the poster child of the fall season. Pumpkins are everywhere – from pumpkin spiced lattes to pumpkin pie – there is no shortage of ideas for the squash.
This also applies to pumpkin nail art.
It taps into the snug colors of the season with toasted orange, rust and amber tones, plus it nods to the plethora of pumpkin Halloween decorations seen in neighborhoods.
Bat Nails
You can’t help but scream in delight over these batty nails. At first glance, painting a bat may seem like a complicated task, but I assure you, it is not complicated with a thin brush.
For intricate designs, stick to a nail tech who can easily recreate the spooky scene.
Ghost Nails
What is Halloween without ghosts? Perfect for those who shy away from the gore of the season. These nail looks can be cute, while still remaining in the spirit of the holiday.
For a feminine feel, add ghostly apparitions to a few accent nails and paint the background in a cheerful tone – pink or beige come to mind.
Add a chrome finish for a sleek look that will surely be a show stopper at your next Halloween get together.
Bloody Nails
It’s red nails meet vampiress vibes with these bloody nails.
A little red splatter goes a long way in this killer look. With the help of a dotting tool and a few different shades of red, create unique designs that look exactly like blood dispersing through water.
Infuse plenty of Halloween spirit onto your nails with blood-red accents on a white base or nude base. This best part about this design is that it is also perfect for those with short nails.
Halloween Scene
Ghosts, goblins, and black cats .. oh my! Why not put all these signature Halloween creatures on one manicure?
Halloween is only once a year, so why not opt for an intricately detailed manicure. Whichever scene you choose, these nails scream out Halloween.
