From frightening to friendly, and every spooky mood in between, let these designs inspire the Halloween nails you’ll sport on Oct. 31.
The purple and orange color palette on this Halloween nail look is peak spooky season. But the pair of witches’ boots with striped socks on the accent nails really puts the design over the top.Shutterstock
It’s pretty creepy, but this blood splatter look is an easy DIY Halloween nail look to create at home. All you need is a white base and deep crimson polish.Foap AB/foap/Getty Images
Calling all basic witches. For your Halloween nails, this cobweb-covered twist on a french manicure is creepy-cute perfection.Shutterstock
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If there’s a cuter option out there for Halloween nails, I can’t find it. With a steady hand, you could totally DIY this design before it’s time to trick-or-treat.
Simple, but sorta spooky, these shiny black and white Halloween nails with cute details are equal parts ghostly and glamourous. Shutterstock
You really can’t go wrong with a black base coat and minimalist details for Halloween nails. Keep it scary with some blood red drips or opt for something a bit more tame like a simple spiderweb.Foap AB/foap/Getty Images
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Colorful green, purple, and orange Halloween nails with just a bit of sparkle and spook are perfect for all of the frighteningly fun festivities this season has to offer.
It takes some serious skill to pull off the detailing in this Halloween-inspired manicure with jack-o’-lanterns, black cats, and a bloodshot eye. You can find press-on sets on Etsy with similar designs, or ask your local manicurist to recreate the look.Shutterstock
Is there anything spookier than an evil clown? This is one Halloween nail design that really leans into the whole Pennywise scare factor. mikroman6/Moment/Getty Images
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The bright purple base of these Halloween nails help to offset the eerie vibe of the haunted house scene, complete with bats and a full moon. All that’s missing is a howling werewolf.
