Halloween Nails

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Classic Black Nails Design
First up, we have a simple classic: jet-black nails. “While some can’t wait for a festive Halloween-inspired design on their nails, others prefer a more minimalist look,” says celebrity manicurist Deborah Lippmann. “I absolutely love just a classic all-black or all-red manicure to capture the spooky, grunge vibes without much effort or expertise.”
Matte Red and Black Ombré Nails - Halloween Nails Design
For a vampy look, go with a black and red ombré. “You will need a sultry dark red, black polish, and a makeup wedge sponge,” Orton says. “Gently pat the nail with the sponge until you start to see the gradient effect. Repeat as many times as needed for the black to darken. You can clean your edges with a q-tip or an old eyeshadow brush. Then apply your top coat.”
Gold Chrome French Tips - Halloween Nails Design
Looking for something a bit more chic? A gold chrome French manicure works well for Halloween, no matter your nail length. The color will channel the mystery of the moon and the twinkling embers of jack-o-lanterns ablaze. To perfect your arches, use French manicure nail art stickers—just be sure to wait until your polish is dry to peel them off.
Chrome Blood Nails - Halloween Nails Design
“You don’t normally think of bloody dips as beautiful, but the red chrome version might change your mind,” Orton says. The easiest way to get the look is to use a fine-lining nail art brush. You can keep it simple with red metallic polish or paint the design on in black, then cover it with dark red chrome powder. Seal with top coat.
Minimalist Ghost Nails - Halloween Nails Design
If you prefer cute, cozy Halloween vibes, nail artist Leslie Ayala, founder of Nail Witch Studios in Miami, suggests a happy ghost mani. “We all know there are all sorts of different types of ghosts, which is what makes this manicure so much fun,” she exclaims. “Giving ghosts some personality is a playful way to create an adorable Halloween look.”
Celestial Cat-Eye Nails - Halloween Nails Design
This midnight-toned cat-eye mani is a work of art. The navy-to-silver shimmer shift and metallic silver nail art create a mystical Halloween nail look we'd recreate in a heartbeat.
White Web Nails - Halloween Nails Design
Not one for bold colors on your nails? Get creative with the way you apply white and sheer nudes. You can recreate this web design with a nail art brush. And if you want to make it a bit spookier, add spider nail stickers to the mix.
Villainous Green Velvet Nails - Halloween Nails Design
Green velvet polish is another stunning choice for spooky season. It takes on a villainous air, don't you think?
Velvet Halloween Skittle Nails - Halloween Nails Design
An easy way to make a simple Skittle mani look much more intricate is by opting for a velvet finish. We can't take our eyes off this purple, bronze, pumpkin, silver, and slate set.
Velvet Ghost Nails - Halloween Nails Design
Velvet polish looks spectacular on its own but when it's artfully applied, it can take on an even spookier appeal. This dazzling manicure is a prime example.
Vampy Ombré Nails - Halloween Nails Design
If vampires are more your thing, work black and burgundy into your Halloween nail look. This almost metallic ombré fade looks sinister and chic, making it a must in our seasonal mani book.
Shimmery Green Slime Nails - Halloween Nails Design
Another fantastic color choice for witchy nails? Slime green. Case in point: this ultra-fine shimmer mani with 3D swirls. You can recreate the raised design using a fine-lining nail art brush dipped in builder gel.
Sheer Purple Magic Nails - Halloween Nails Design
While sheer polishes are top of mind, let's ogle over this pretty pale purple mani. With silver swirls and sparkle star designs, it looks whimsical and witchy, not to mention magical.
Frankenstein's French Tips - Halloween Nails
Arguably the easiest Halloween manicure to achieve at home, this design inspired by Frankenstein's monster from Phoenix-based nail artist Sarah Thompson only requires black and metallic green nail polishes, a detailing brush, and a steady hand.
Haunted hands - Halloween Nails
There are few moments in horror movies more chilling than when the hands of the undead start emerging from the ground. Nail artist Amy captured the spooky scene in nail art using a stamping plate, multiple green nail polish shades (we like Lights Lacquer Swamp Girl and Tranquila y Tropical for a fun clash), and one black polish.