Holidays are not just the perfect time to bake your favorite treats or get a delicious latte (looking at you, pumpkin spice), it also provides the perfect opportunity to don a festive mani! And Halloween is absolutely no exception. Whether you plan on dressing up in a costume or not this year, you can participate in spooky season with Halloween nails. More specifically? Halloween press on nails! Press-ons are the most chic addition to any Halloween costume, but they’re also a fun way to dress up any outfit this season. And lucky for us, dozens of brands have come out with their own creative Halloween press on nails this year that are just calling your name. Keep reading for the best Halloween press-ons to rock this spooky season.
Why wear Halloween press on nails?
Sure, you can go to the salon and get your Halloween manicure done that way. This sounds fine and dandy until you walk out of the salon with a huge dent in your wallet thanks to the pricey cost of nail appointments these days. And if you’re getting a design—which you likely will want if you’re getting Halloween-themed nails—that cost will be even higher, as many salons charge extra for nail art.
Enter: Halloween press on nails. Most of these sets cost less than $10 (maybe $20 at most), and are often available at the drugstore or your local beauty supply store. No more spending upwards of $50 on salon manicures—modern press-ons have come a long way in longevity, styles and designs, and with the right nail glue, can last just as long as a salon mani (or longer!)
Another plus of opting for Halloween press-ons rather than a traditional manicure is that they’re typically much easier to remove than acrylics or gel, which you may want if you’re looking for a short-term nail design for a costume. If you’re dressing up, doing a matching mani can elevate your costume, but you might not want the design on for weeks or even days if it’s more bold or out there. Press-ons make it easy to put on and take off, and you can have more control over how long they last.
6 best Halloween press on nails of 2024
Keep reading for the best Halloween press on nails to get you in the festive spirit this season.
Glamnetic Simply Spooky Halloween Press On Nail Collection
Glamnetic is widely applauded for their impressive press-ons that can last weeks and have the most gorgeous, professional-looking design options. This year, they launched their first ever Glamnetic “Simply Spooky” Halloween press-on nails, and it’s safe to say we’re frightfully impressed. Designs include sparkly spiderwebs, vampire-esque ombre designs, ghosts and much more, ranging from simple to intricate for whatever the occasion calls for.
Kiss Voguish Fantasy Halloween Press-On Nails
It’s hard to argue that Kiss is known as the OG press-on nail brand, or at the very least, one of the most popular, affordable and accessible press-on brands. And they’ve stepped up their press-on game even more with their Voguish Fantasy collection, and more specifically, the Kiss Voguish Fantasy Halloween Press-On Nails collection. What makes these extra special? The fact that their spooky designs glow in the dark!
Salon Perfect Fall-O-Ween Halloween Press On Nails Collection
Halloween press-ons that cost less than $6 and are easily available at Walmart? Sign us up! Salon Perfect Fall-O-Ween Press On Nails collection is not just affordable, but spook-tacular too. From simple glazed designs to copper asymmetrical French tips and spooky black cats, they have a Halloween design for you.
Olive & June Halloween Press On Nails
What we like about Olive & June is that they’re known for being gentle and non-damaging on nails, which if you’re like us, is a must. And leave it to them to have the cutest, most boo-tiful Olive & June Halloween press-on nails. Our favorite is this floating pumpkin design, but other designs include bats, mummies, ghosts and all other Halloween staple characters.
Dashing Diva Halloween Collection
No glue is needed for Dashing Diva Halloween press on nails. These nails are extra great if you’re looking for a long-lasting option, as you actually cure them under an LED lamp once you stick them on nails. They’re easy to apply and have a wide variety of Halloween nail art available.
Nail Reformation Bloody Mary Press On Nails
A red mani is a classic, and you can make it festive for Halloween with a glazed-like finish. This set, Nail Reformation Bloody Mary Press On Nails, gives red a whole new spooky meaning, and looks gorgeous for the season. Plus, they come in two different lengths so you can choose the one that’s right for you.
