Halloween is almost around the corner, so it’s time to start thinking about your Halloween nail art! If dressing up in elaborate costumes is not your thing, you can always go all the extra with your nails. There are many ways to create Halloween-themed nails.
Some use traditional decorations for the holiday, including black cats, cobweb patterns, and bats. Others, though, take a creepier route. Today, we’re showing you 11 scarily gorgeous Halloween nail designs.
The following manicure looks employs dark polish colors and special effects know-how to meet those who enjoy gore in their Halloween costumes. This collection of Halloween nail art has it all to inspire you, from body parts to scary movies!
While some of these designs are done in gel and on long stiletto nails, most of them can be easily recreated in nail polish and adapted for short nails. Take a look, and don’t forget to pin some of your favorites so you remember the idea!
#1 Horror Films
Manicures that depict famous horror films like Scream, Nightmare on Elm Street, It, and Halloween are a fantastic way to honor those terrifying cinematic moments. \
These designs will definitely bring back memories of how your heart raced the first time you saw them.
Imagine downright creepy nails, featuring iconic elements that made you jump out of your seat. You could have designs with chilling blood drips, the eerie silhouette of Ghostface, Freddy Krueger’s infamous claws, or Pennywise’s sinister smile.
These nails aren’t just for show; they are a tribute to the horror genre, guaranteed to be a conversation starter for any fan of fright.
#2 Body Parts
This is a truly chilling and creative idea for a Halloween costume!
A fantastic approach to frighten your loved ones and truly finish off your spooky ensemble is to depict severed body parts on your fingernails.
Imagine nails that look like:
- Bloody fingers or eyeballs
- Stitches and torn skin
- Exposed bone and muscle
These designs are a surefire way to get a reaction, making your costume all the more convincing and terrifying. It’s a playful yet macabre detail that proves you’re committed to a truly spooktacular Halloween.
#3 Blood Drip
Although Kylie Jenner made drip nail art a huge trend this year, adding a deep red polish gives the style a perfect Halloween twist.
Adding blood drips and splatter patterns to your manicure is indeed a proven way to make it spooky and unforgettable.
Prepare a sleek, neutral base, then add a vibrant, glossy deep red polish that looks like it’s dripping or splattering down your nails.
This design transforms a fashion-forward look into something delightfully macabre and perfect for the spooky season. It’s the ideal blend of high-fashion and Halloween horror.
#5 Tortoiseshell Ghost
Who would have guessed that a ghost design would go so nicely with tortoiseshell nail art?
This is for those who don’t like gore during the Halloween season but still want to participate. It combines the stylish backdrop of a tortoiseshell-inspired print with a cartoon ghost.
#6 Tiny Skeleton Bones
What a fantastic and stylish way to get into the Halloween spirit without needing a full costume! Indeed, you don’t always need to dress as a skeleton; instead, you can simply sport the motif on your nails.
This design is a perfect blend of spooky and chic. It starts with a classic, jet-black base shade, which provides a dramatic backdrop. From there, you precisely arrange the bones in a contrasting white hue.
This part of the process demands some patience and a steady hand, but the final result is a striking, intricate look that’s both festive and fashionable. It’s a subtle yet powerful way to show off your Halloween enthusiasm.
#7 Smoky Sky
You don’t have to be literal with your nail art during the spooky season, but instead, take elements of the season and incorporate different techniques.
For this set, grab various shades of colors and swirl them on a nail art brush before gently applying them to the nail. The smoky effect will add spookiness to your nails.
#8 Spooky Bones Lettering
You can ring in the spooky season with a handful of bones!
Your nails become a canvas for this striking design. You could have a dark, dramatic background with intricate bone patterns painted on top.
The striking contrast of the bones against the dark shade will make your hands stand out in a captivating and slightly eerie way.
This look is both fierce and festive, guaranteed to be a conversation starter and a memorable detail that night!
#9 Matte Black and White Ghosts
This set of nails is home to the tiniest ghost we’ve ever seen. Even the simplest designs have additional special appeal when matte and glossy textures are combined with contrasting black and white colors.
Given that you can purchase matte top coats at the majority of beauty supply stores, this is a fantastic design to get ideas from and try at home.
#10 Gudetama Pumpkin
You thought you couldn’t love Gudetama anymore? Well, get ready to have your mind changed!
This accent nail design, which combines the famously lazy Gudetama and a festive pumpkin, manages to be both adorable and a little bit creepy.
This design is so captivating that we would be basing our entire costume on this nail art alone.
#11 Drops of Blood and Vampires
Our next pick features white and red blood nails with a vampire accent nail. This look is the perfect way to embrace a spooky-but-sophisticated Halloween manicure.
The best part? You’ll only need white, black, and red polish, and all the designs can be created without stamps or stencils. This allows you to hand-paint a unique and perfectly creepy manicure.
Above are 11 spooky nail art ideas to freshen up this Halloween. Hope you’ll pin some enjoyable patterns to try!
