Get ready Halloween fans, the premiere holiday of the year is quickly approaching and there’s not a moment to waste.
If you’ve already picked out a costume and your pumpkin is ready for carving, then all that’s left is to show your spooky spirit with an inspired manicure.
Looking for Halloween nails ideas? No need to look any further, because we’ve got a collection of Halloween nails that we think are scary good.
Whether you prefer spiders, monsters or bats (oh my!), you’ll find all of them and many more in this comprehensive compilation of Halloween nail designs.
From looks inspired by fictional serial-killers like Michael Myers and popular horror movies including “Halloween,” “The Nightmare Before Christmas” and “Beetlejuice,” to adorable ghosts and pumpkins, these Halloween nail ideas are the pick of the patch.
You’ll also find sleek, vampire-inspired nails, as well as hauntingly good witchy designs to share your love of “Hocus Pocus” with the world.
Perhaps the best part is that unlike a Halloween tattoo, which is for the truly devoted, you can enjoy these spooky nails all season long before changing them up for Thanksgiving, Christmas and beyond.
All things spooky nails
There’s a little mix of everything in this nail design that celebrates the best the season has to offer. Ghosts, spiders, pumpkins and webs — what more could you ask for?
Space odyssey
These brilliant lunar-inspired nails are positively interstellar. Just make sure you keep an eye out for werewolves.
Pumpkin spice and everything nice
Pay tribute to the best the season has to offer with these inspired nails that cover both autumn and Halloween, including a cute little ghost, a sweet skull flower and pumpkin spice coffee.
Phantom ghouls
Dare we say it? Yes we do. These nails are ghoulishly great. These cute little phantoms are all you need to display your love for the spooky season.
Starry, starry night
Admit it, this combo of delicate stars and cheeky little witch ghosts is adorable with a capital A. You’re sure to score tons of boos with these nails (the Halloween kind, naturally).
Glitter ghosts
This sleek and silvery ghost design is everything. You’ll score tons of compliments on this Halloween-inspired design that’s spirited and sophisticated at the same time.
Spiderweb scary
Conjure up your inner Spider Woman with this iridescent web design that’s both spooky and refined. These are perfect for this year’s witch or vampire costume.
Batty-licious
You can’t help but scream in delight over these batty nails. Literally. Taking a page from Bram Stoker’s “Dracula,” these nails are love at first bite.
Fabu-hiss snake nails
Just because it’s Halloween doesn’t mean you have to stick with black and orange. These bright blue and teal snake nails are both ssssscary and fabuloussss.
Ghostly fun
Adorable and spooky, this nail design is subtle while still representing your love for Halloween. Cute ghosts and stars will have everyone at the party booing and ahhing.
Jack-o’-lantern nails
Grinning jack-o’-lanterns, spiders and bats in orange and black…what more can you ask for from a Halloween nail design?
Black cats and kisses
No bad luck here (or ever) when it comes to black cats, which are the star of the show in this pink nail design that combines cute kitties and red kisses. Meow, meow.
Haunted pink nails
Sure, black and orange are the colors of the season, but who says you can’t go off-script with a Halloween Barbie makeover? There’s no rule that says you can’t wear pink in the Real World. Just don’t let Ken see, or next thing you know, he’ll steal this inspired design.
Spidery nails
Simple, subtle, but just right for showing the world that Halloween is your jam without going overboard. This design is great for short or long nails.
Green and black ghost nails
Delightfully spooky, these green and black nails, complete with floating ghosts, are frightfully good fun.
Vampire red nails
We’re getting all the vampiress vibes with this fiery red and orange design. Are vampires real? No one knows for certain, but if they are, you can bet they’re rocking this sleek look.
Pumpkin patch cats
If you aren’t sure what design to go with this Halloween, you just might be purr-suaded to try this combination of our favorite things: Pumpkins and black cats.
Boo-tiful nails
Bats, ghosts and a grinning jack-o’-lantern are the stars of the show in this harvest-meets-Halloween nail design that’s hauntingly delightful.
Wednesday Addams nails
Move over Jenna Ortega, these Wednesday Addams-inspired nails are just what the doctor ordered for a dose of spirited Halloween fun.
Red, white and bat nails
Bats, spiders and pumpkins, oh my! This red, black and bat design pays homage to Mickey Mouse and is creepy in all the right ways.
Spirited short nails
If you’re rocking short nails this Halloween, this simple but sweet black and white design features stars and ghosts and is certain to put a spell on you!
Monster nails
Don’t look now, but these ghoulish critters are keeping a close watch on you and everyone else, too. Don’t be surprised if you wake up in the morning to discover that they’ve mysteriously disappeared. And definitely don’t look under the bed.
‘Hocus Pocus’ nails
Mary, Sarah and Winifred would be (wait for it) green with envy over these purple iridescent nails that evoke thoughts of everyone’s favorite witch movie, “Hocus Pocus.”
Supernatural nails
Nothing scary at all about these adorable ghosts and pumpkins. Just Halloween vibes guaranteed to get all the likes this season.
Checkered nails
Can’t decide on ghosts, witches or pumpkins? You can have ’em all — along with a few black-and-white checkered nails for good measure.
Spider accent nails
It’s all in the details. At first glance, you might miss the creepy crawlers on the accent nails — but once you see them, you won’t be able to look away.
Friendly ghost nails
Like Casper, but even cuter. Opt for a pretty pastel base coat to play up the playfulness of the ghosts.
Haunted house nails
These moody purple nails paint a spooky scene with gravestones, flying bats and glowing jack-o’-lanterns.
Ghost nails
These nails won’t get boos from anyone — unless, of course, that’s your goal.
Spiderweb nails
These chic Halloween nails pair perfectly with a classic witch or cat Halloween costume. The spidery design speaks for itself, so don’t hesitate to wear a simple black dress and call it a costume.
Glam bat nails
We’re positively batty over these nails. Just because it’s Halloween doesn’t mean you have to go with orange and black, so pick a base color that suits your style.
Bloody nails
If you’re hoping to get a vampire’s attention this Halloween (say, Edward Cullen?), these nails will do the trick.
Intricate Halloween nails
Spiders, stripes and webs. These nails have it all, while putting the signature Halloween colors on full display.
Crime scene nails
Whoa, someone call forensics! A little red splatter goes a long way in this killer look.
“It” nails
You’ll be, uh, floating on cloud nine wearing this “It”-inspired nail design. Pennywise the Clown has never looked scarier.
Elegant black and orange nails
Understated but elegant, this simple design is a great way to express your love for Halloween while still being subtly stylish.
“Beetlejuice” Halloween nails
It’s showtime! You’re sure to have a blast in this life or the afterlife wearing these “Beetlejuice” nails. The green, purple and black motif is an excellent tribute to the Tim Burton classic.
Third-eye nail design
The eyes definitely have it with this cute yet creepy nail design! If you feel like you’re being watched, it’s probably your fingers keeping tabs on you.
Pink and black Halloween nails
Go for the unexpected by trading orange for pink. With a different Halloween image on each nail, this design is hauntingly good.
Black widow nails
Halloween nails don’t have to be over-the-top to impress and this elegant spider design is the proof. The black tips are a delightful departure from the same ol’ look and if you’re doing nails at home, all you need is a bottle of black nail polish to get the job done.
Halloween scene nails
Talk about short and sweet! Little moons, stars, ghosts and spider webs set against a sparkly black background scream Halloween.
Creepy eyeball nails
Someone’s got their eye on you! This creepy eyeball nail design has got us shaking in our shoes — but in a good way.
Cat eye nails
Start with a glossy black base before adding a yellow eye to each nail. Place each eye in a different spot to really up the creep factor.
Moon and stars nails
Turn the sky orange with this detailed design. The crescent moons and stars really stand out against the matte orange base.
Jack-o’-lantern nails
Since the jack-o’-lantern is Halloween’s unofficial mascot, why not incorporate it into your nail design? Save time by painting pumpkins on an accent nail and sticking with sleek orange tips on the other nails.
Skeleton nails
This black-and-white nail design is sure to tickle your funny bone or, at the very least, give you a leg up on everyone else this Halloween.
Spooky ghost nails
From the sparkly black polish to the ghostly apparitions, these nails put the boo in boo-tiful.
“The Nightmare Before Christmas” nails
“The Nightmare Before Christmas” fans, this one’s for you. Coat a few nails in the movie’s signature colors, then save Jack Skellington, Sally and Oogie Boogie for accent nails.
Chic Halloween nails
Black, orange and … mauve? Not your typical Halloween colors, but that’s exactly what gives this look such a contemporary feel.
Monster mash nails
Go all in and paint a different monster on each nail. They’re all so clever, it’s hard to decide which one we like best. The purple people-eater is spooky fun, but our vote goes to the mummy.
Bat-tastic nails
Sink your teeth into this bat-acular nail design. The red tips and tiny bats are a great addition to any Count Dracula or vampiress costume.
Cat and ghost nails
Toss all the folklore about bad luck right out the window because black cats are the sweetest, especially when paired up with little ghosts and other signs of the season.
‘Scream’ nails
These nails are a total scream. If you’re a fan of the movie, then be sure to paint one nail on each hand to look just like everyone’s favorite serial killer Ghostface.
Classic Halloween nails
Keep it classic with the exception of an accent nail, featuring a ghost, bat and jack-o’-lantern. The variety of colors and design make this one completely spooktacular.
Seasonal splendor nails
Meow! Black cats, autumn leaves, a grinning jack-o’-lantern … these nails have it all.
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