38 Best Halloween Nail Art Ideas for 2021

May 27, 2024

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Tangled Web

Spiderwebs have the benefit of being both spooky and design-forward, so they lend themselves nicely to nail art.

A Monster Mash

Can't decide on one Halloween motif? Go for a little bit of everything with a different look on each nail.

Smoke Show

This black flame design is dark and moody, but not as in-your-face as some other Halloween mani ideas you might see.

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My Little Pretty

Kim Kardashian's manicure may not have been Halloween-themed, but it has a witchy vibe we can get behind for the occasion.

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Comic Relief

These characters took work, but when you have a mani this good, do you even need a costume?

Orange Dip

This cute French manicure is a good reminder that not every Halloween look has to be full-on ghosts and goblins.

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Feline Festive

Try a darker take on the leopard mani with black-on-black. Pro tip: Use a matte top coat so you can use the same polish for both textures.

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Red Handed

This bloody-effect look is easy to DIY (and a dead giveaway in any game of "Assassins").

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The Friendly Ghost

Red on Red

Devilish Talons

The costume could be just about anything, but one thing's for sure: The person wearing these nails is definitely up to no good.

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Charmed, I'm Sure

Sticking on a teeny skull to any manicure is a quick and easy way to get in the spooky spirit.

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Fall Flowers

Just feeling an autumnal vibe that can transition right into November? Meet your new mani.

Spiderweb, But Make It Fashion

Creepy Crawlers

There's nothing scarier than looking down and seeing spiders on your nails.

Drip Drip

A stark white manicure with dripping blood splatter from the cuticle looks both disgusting and amazing.

Spellbinding

Take inspiration from the dark arts and paint your nails with various witchy symbols.

Slytherin

Indiana Jones would hate this manicure. But if you're a fan of all things creepy and crawly, a black snake design on a neutral nail is just plain cool.

Bare Bones

Delicate skeleton designs on a neutral polish base looks so pretty, you could get away with wearing it any other month out of the year.

Are You Afraid of the Dark?

These Purge-inspired nails glow in the dark, so that's really all the information you need to run to your nearest nail salon and recreate the look right now.

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