43 Halloween Nail Art Ideas You’ll Want to Wear All Month

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It’s easy to get into the creative spirit on Halloween. From curating unique costumes to creating artful makeup looks. And when it comes to embodying your character of choice during the holiday, we think you’d be remiss not to include your nails. While Bazaar editors have been keeping track of the best nail trends of 2024 since the top of the year, there’s something singular about the best Halloween nail art ideas.

With the 31st just around the corner, creative and creepy nail additions by way of usual suspects like pumpkins, ghosts, and moody polish tones help make Halloween even more fun. Of course, if you’re attending a themed party or snagging some candy while trick-or-treating, your nails can seamlessly coordinate with your costume.

For some of the best Halloween nail art ideas to help get you in the spirit, look no further than the stylish designs on our list below. Keep scrolling for some of our favorites, along with a few tips and tricks (the good kind) on what to ask for at the salon or recreate at home.

Dior Vernis

This vibrant shade from Dior is the perfect base for your next orange-toned manicure.

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Nail Art Pens

Add tiny details to your nails with this pack of six polish pens from Olive and June.

Nail Polish in Wink of Sleep

Use this purple polish shade and a thin liner brush for expert-level design precision.

Nail Polish in Single Ladies

Use Deborah Lippmann’s deep red polish for the foundation of your bloody handprint manicure.

Matte Maker

A couple of coats of this mattifying top coat from JinSoon can help seal your look.

Confetti Topper

Layer a few swipes of this glittery topper over black polish for a dazzling accent nail.

Nail Lacquer in Kiss My Aries

Here’s the exact polish you’ll need to perfect the look.

Glow-In-The-Dark Halloween Press-On Nail Art Stickers

Applying these easy nail art stickers means you can wrap your Halloween manicure up in minutes—just add a top coat.

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