42 Halloween Nail Art Designs That Will Turn Heads in 2023

Halloween is here! As soon as we flip the calendar over to October, we’re all about the costumes, Halloween decorations, and pumpkin everything. This year, consider taking your DIY Halloween costumes to the next level with creative Halloween nail art. Not into a full-on getup this year? There are tons of Halloween nail art styles that can absolutely, 100-percent stand-alone. And thanks to super strong and protective top coats and long-lasting gel polishes, your boo-tiful Halloween manicure can last all month long.

Now let’s discuss Halloween nail art designs. Ranging from super simple styles for beginners to straight-up masterpieces for professionals (we’re not kidding—you won’t believe how insane some of the designs are!), these Halloween nail art ideas will really turn heads. Popular colors range from the classic Halloween black-and-orange combination to purple, silver, gold, and lots of glitter!

If you like Halloween but love fall, try these best fall nail designs. There are lots of nail styles in this batch (think pumpkins and fall colors) that will feel just-right for Halloween too. Not tired of the compliments just yet? Carry your festive manicure into November with best Thanksgiving nails.

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Ghost Halloween Nails

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These playful ghosts are just a little bit spooky when paired with tiny black bats and some fun sparkles.

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Dripping Red Nails

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For a simple, dramatic look that pairs perfectly with a vampire costume, go for this drippy design from nail salon Bellacures.

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Prickly Pear Nails

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This matte green nail polish topped with iridescent flecks is perfect for any Halloween costume. The Prickly Pear nail polish from Mooncat makes it easy.

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Sparkly Black and Orange Nails

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What’s black, orange, and sparkly all over? This fun and festive design from Bellacures.

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Halloween Icons Nail Design

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Can’t choose one nail design this Halloween? Go all out and choose all of them! This manicure from Bellacures includes a bat, googly eyes, a skull, and spiderweb.

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Googly Eye Nails

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This black manicure gets a super-fun twist with colorful eyeballs.

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Bat Halloween Nails

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This purple-to-white design is topped with black bats for a striking Halloween look.

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Black and Orange Nails

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The black shape atop orange nail polish mimics the phases of the moon.

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Mummy Halloween Nails

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This subdued manicure gets a surprising pop with one mummy nail. Simply paint one nail with a ɴuᴅᴇ polish and top with white lines and eyes.

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Floral Halloween Nails

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Looking for sweet instead of spooky? This orange-and-gold design with floral accents is the perfect choice.

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Spider Nails

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If a full set of designs is overwhelming, focus on one statement nail, like this black spider on a matte white background.

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Moon and Stars Halloween Nails

halloween inspired nail artChristina Radcliffe

Pair your witch costume with this moon-and-stars design. It’s easier than it looks with nail stickers.

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Sтιтches Halloween Nails

halloween inspired artChristina Radcliffe

Pay homage to Sally from The Nightmare Before Christmas with these purple-and-green nails.

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Addams Family Nails

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To all Addams Family fans–how incredible are these nails? This true throwback to the movie and TV show is both nostalgic and beautiful with character caricatures and perfect accent nails on the side.

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Scream Nails

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Like many other nails on this list, this is an homage to a halloween classic: the 1996 movie Scream. On one nail is Ghostface’s iconic mask and on the others are perfect blood drips, perhaps representing all his merciless killings. Beautiful and sinister, just like Halloween should be!

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Blood Splatter Nails

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Though blood drips are very much in right now, blood spatters are far more realistic. This technique is done by using an old toothbrush or spoolie, dipping it into the nail polish and spraying the fake blood splatter onto a neutral coat of polish. Easy and effective, you’ll look just out of a Halloween crime scene.

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Demonic Nun Halloween Nails

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The creepier the better! Undoubtedly one of the best parts about Halloween is embracing our spooky interests in movies and media. So why not stamp that onto your nails? The combination of demonic nun faces, religious symbols and blood splatters will really give you some goosebumps.

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Voodoo Doll Nails

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Though this may not be as creepy as the others in this list, voodoo dolls are surely an eerie premise. The sтιтches in this look are incredibly precise and the red heart brings it all together.

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Trick-or-Treat Nails

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A true celebration of Halloween’s greatest tradition: trick-or-treating!

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Blood Drip Halloween Nails

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Talk about creepy! This fairly simple application on white pointy nails packs a big punch. Add as a finishing touch for a vampire costume. Pro tip: Mix in a little black polish at the nail beds and the ends of the drips for more dimension.

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Nightmare Before Christmas Nails

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Full of detail and bright colors, this homage to the Tim Burton classic is fun and eerie all in one.

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Dripping Skulls Halloween Nails

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Light purple polish really pops against a background of black glitter.

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Hocus Pocus Halloween Nails

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Calling all Hocus Pocus fans! This art gallery-worthy set of nails is out-of-this-world impressive! Be ready to sit a spell—this free-hand design will definitely take a while!

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Coolnail Solid Black Stiletto False Nails

Solid Black Stiletto False Nails

When you need big impact fast, order these glossy black sharp nails. They would make a great addition to a witch Halloween costume. Use green makeup on your hands for a truly witchy look.

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Toxic Neon Green Halloween Nails

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The talon-like tips (also called stiletto tips) are freaky enough in any color, but the black and neon green really spooks up this look.

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Traditional Halloween Nails

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This video tutorial takes you through the process of painting fun, traditional Halloween nails with ghosts, spiders, and polka dots. Keep watching for spookier and harder designs.

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Polka Dot Halloween Nails

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This style with light polka dots and single accent nail is on the daintier side of Halloween.

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beetles Gel Polish Pumpkin Color Gel Polish Set for Halloween Nails

For a simple manicure, this gel polish collection is all you need. We adore the candy corn colors!

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Jack-o’-Lantern Halloween Nails

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Nothing says Halloween quiet like jack-o’-lanterns all in a row. Here, each “facial expression” is different. Free-handing might be a real challenge for beginners, so simplify the design and try your hand at a stamping kit.

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Beginner Halloween Nails

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This video shows five cute and easy nail tutorials perfect for beginners, including Frankenstein, Dracula, bloodsH๏τ eyes, skulls, and monster-zombies. Do yourself a favor and order nail pens and other tools—you’ll be glad you did!

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Beetlejuice Nails

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We’re so impressed with the detail on this look! Paying tribute to the Beetlejuice animated series, this is spot-on with the characters but also brings in some simpler nails to complement the entire look.

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Lightning Bolt Halloween Nails

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This electrifying design is shockingly simple with only two colors.

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Spider Web Halloween Nails

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Natural nails with black tips and a spider web embellishment a subtle nod to Halloween. Use a tiny brush to draw in the web design.

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MISUD Matte Black Press-on Halloween Nails

Matte Black Press-on Halloween Nails

Take a slightly understated approach to pointy black nails with these matte black press-on set.

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Gold and Black Spooky Scene Halloween Nails

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Simple black silhouettes against a shimmery gold background call for a steady hand. Try a lighter gold accent color for more contrast.

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Monsters and Mummies Halloween Nails

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These cartoon-like characters would be suitable for kids and adults. Each unique nail is created by breaking the design down into simple shapes. Dotting tools when come in handy when painting the eyes.

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Purple Witch Halloween Nails

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The secret to clean, legible words on nails is to use a nail stamp plate. It’s easier than you think!

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Werewolf Halloween Nails

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Get the step-by-step tutorial for a midnight-werewolf theme. This idea works great for short nails.

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50 IN A PACK!

NUOBESTY Glow in The Dark Toy Witch Halloween Nails

Glow in The Dark Toy Witch Halloween Nails

Try these glow-in-the-dark toy witch’s fingers for a costume, or pᴀss out as a party favor (they come 50 in a pack!).

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Black and Orange Halloween Nails

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Each nail is different, but the cohesive color combo holds the look together.

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BloodsH๏τ Eyeball Halloween Nails

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Watch this video tutorial to see (heh) how to get this creepy bloodsH๏τ eyeball look. Beware: You may feel like someone is always watching you…

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Googly Eyes Halloween Nails

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Kids and adults alike will love the look (heh) of these fun (and funny!) googly eyes nails. Swap the green background for any color you like. With this many eyes, invest in a set of dotting tools.

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