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Seventy-five Halloween nail designs. That’s a lot to scroll through.
So here’s a shortcut before you start: your nails should match your costume.
A witch needs a different manicure than a zombie. A glam vampire and a cute pumpkin need completely different vibes.
That’s why every design on this list comes with a quick “pair it with” suggestion, so you can find the perfect nails for the look you’re already planning.
There’s something here for every skill level, from simple dots to full nail art scenes.
Short on time? Number 13 is one of the easiest designs here. Want the one everyone will ask about? Scroll to number 44.
Before you start
- Always use a base coat. It helps nail art last longer.
- Let every layer dry before adding details.
- Seal everything with a top coat, and add another layer every few days.
- A thin nail art brush, a dotting tool and nail stickers will get you through almost every design here.
1. Bloody French tips
A classic French manicure, but the white tips are red and dripping.
Pair it with: a vampire or horror movie costume.
2. Glow-in-the-dark ghosts
Little white ghosts painted in glow polish on a dark base.
Pair it with: any costume for a nighttime party.
3. Spider web wonders
Fine white webs over black polish, with a tiny 3D spider on one nail.
Pair it with: a spider or witch costume.
4. Pumpkin patch
Orange nails with little pumpkins and green vines.
Pair it with: a cozy fall outfit or a scarecrow costume.
5. Vampire bite
Classic red nails with two tiny “bite marks” and a drop of blood.
Pair it with: a vampire costume.
6. Skeleton hands
White bones painted on black. Long coffin nails make it extra dramatic.
Pair it with: a skeleton onesie or a black dress.
7. Haunted house silhouettes
A dark gradient with black houses, trees and tombstones.
Pair it with: a simple black outfit, so the nails take center stage.
8. Black cat claws
Black nails with cat shapes, paw prints or a crescent moon.
Pair it with: a black cat or witch costume.
9. Creepy coffin nails
Coffin-shaped nails in matte black with silver details.
Pair it with: a goth or vampire look.
10. Witch’s brew
Bubbling cauldrons and potion bottles in green and purple.
Pair it with: a witch costume.
11. Frankenstein’s monster
Bright green nails with black stitches and silver “bolts.”
Pair it with: Frankenstein or a mad scientist.
12. Graveyard glam
A foggy, dark background with tombstones and bats.
Pair it with: a ghost or zombie costume.
13. Bat attack
Here’s one of the easiest designs on the list.
A few tiny black bats flying across a nude or orange base. Bat stickers work perfectly too.
Pair it with: literally anything.
14. Zombie tips
Jagged green tips on a nude base, like decaying skin.
Pair it with: a zombie costume.
15. Eyeball mania
Big, round cartoon eyeballs on white nails.
Pair it with: a monster or a quirky costume.
16. Cursed moon
A full moon on deep blue, with dark clouds and bats.
Pair it with: a werewolf or witch costume.
17. Ghoul grunge
Black and dark purple with studs and chains.
Pair it with: a punk or rock star costume.
18. Candy corn delight
Yellow, orange and white stripes.
Pair it with: a casual fall outfit.
19. Witch hat accent
A witch hat on one or two nails, with a starry background.
Pair it with: a witch costume.
20. Spooky skeletons
Full skeletons, skulls or bony fingers on a dark base.
Pair it with: a skeleton or Day of the Dead-inspired look.
21. Evil eye protection
A blue evil eye on a dark base.
Pair it with: a fortune teller costume.
22. Ghostly glimmer
Shimmery white nails with glitter and rhinestones.
Pair it with: a ghost bride or angel costume.
23. Fangs and claws
Deep red or black with sharp fangs and silver claw marks.
Pair it with: a werewolf or vampire.
24. Haunted forest
A misty gradient with bare trees and glowing eyes.
Pair it with: a forest witch or woodland spirit.
25. Coffin stone
Matte black coffin nails with stone-like texture.
Pair it with: a dark, elegant look.
26. Black flame candle
Black or deep purple with candle and dripping wax details.
Pair it with: a witch or Hocus Pocus look.
27. Spider queen
Black nails with webs, a crown and a tiny 3D spider.
Pair it with: a spider queen costume.
28. Bone chilling
White or pale blue with bones and icy glitter.
Pair it with: a frozen ghost or skeleton.
29. Scream faces
The Ghostface mask painted on white nails, with a red drip.
Pair it with: a Ghostface costume or a horror movie night.
30. Mummy wrap stripes
Gray stripes on white, with tiny eyes peeking out.
Pair it with: a mummy costume.
Keep scrolling. Number 44 is worth it.
31. Holographic howl
Black nails with a color-shifting holographic top coat.
Pair it with: a glam witch or alien look.
32. Witch’s spellbook
Dark backgrounds with runes, stars and magic symbols.
Pair it with: a sorceress costume.
33. Creepy clowns
Clown faces with stripes and polka dots.
Pair it with: a clown costume.
34. Black widow bite
Glossy black with a red hourglass.
Pair it with: a black widow costume.
35. Tarot cards
A cosmic background with small tarot card designs.
Pair it with: a fortune teller or mystic look.
36. Chilling fog
Misty gray with tree and tombstone silhouettes.
Pair it with: a gothic outfit.
37. Glittery graveyard
Tombstones on a dark base, with glittery stars and moons.
Pair it with: a sparkly ghost or witch.
38. Bloody handprint
Nude nails with tiny red handprints and drips.
Pair it with: a horror movie victim.
39. Tombstone terrors
Little graves with skulls and bats overhead.
Pair it with: a ghost or skeleton.
40. Shattered glass
A dark base with reflective, broken glass foil.
Pair it with: a vampire or gothic look.
41. Hocus Pocus
Witch silhouettes, cauldrons and spell symbols inspired by the movie.
Pair it with: a Sanderson Sisters costume.
42. Voodoo doll
Stitched doll faces with tiny pins on a gray base.
Pair it with: a creepy doll costume.
43. Cursed crystal ball
Swirling purple and blue with a glowing crystal ball.
Pair it with: a fortune teller.
44. The Nightmare Before Christmas
Here’s the one everyone will ask about.
Jack Skellington’s face, Sally’s patchwork and Jack’s pinstripes, all mixed across your nails. It’s spooky, festive and instantly recognizable.
Pair it with: a Jack or Sally costume, or keep it on right through to the holidays.
45. Raven’s wing
Deep black with a subtle blue sheen and feather details.
Pair it with: a raven or gothic witch.
46. Scary scarecrow
Earthy browns and oranges with stitched patches and crows.
Pair it with: a scarecrow costume.
47. Witch’s cauldron
A bubbling cauldron with green smoke and stars.
Pair it with: a witch or wizard.
48. Sinister spikes
Dark nails with spike studs.
Pair it with: a punk or vampire look.
49. Zombie scratch
Green nails with claw scratches and a little fake blood.
Pair it with: a zombie.
50. Ghost in the graveyard
Glow-in-the-dark ghosts floating over tombstones.
Pair it with: a ghost costume.
51. Mystic black cats
Black cats with crescent moons and stars.
Pair it with: a witch costume.
52. Haunted eyes
Glowing neon eyes staring out from dark nails.
Pair it with: a monster or creature costume.
53. Bloody drip
Nude or white with red dripping from the cuticle.
Pair it with: a vampire.
54. Cobweb crawl
Subtle cobwebs with tiny spiders and a little glitter.
Pair it with: an everyday fall outfit.
55. Flame fright night
Black or dark red with bright flames.
Pair it with: a devil costume.
56. Poltergeist
Ghostly shapes floating across a dark base.
Pair it with: a ghost costume.
57. Mystic moon phases
The phases of the moon across all five nails.
Pair it with: a witch or celestial look.
58. Candy corn twist
A candy corn ombre or stripes.
Pair it with: a cute, casual costume.
59. Chained soul
Black with metallic chain details.
Pair it with: a goth or punk costume.
60. Zombie brains
Pink brain-like swirls on the tips. Gross, and very fun.
Pair it with: a zombie.
61. Blood splatter
White or nude nails with red splatters.
Pair it with: a horror movie look.
62. Witch’s fingers
Long, pointed green nails with cracks and a little glitter.
Pair it with: a wicked witch.
63. Night sky haunts
A dark sky with bats, owls and twisted trees.
Pair it with: a nighttime spirit.
64. Creepy castle
A haunted castle silhouette with bats and cobwebs.
Pair it with: a Dracula or gothic look.
65. Broomstick ride
A witch flying across a full moon.
Pair it with: a witch costume.
66. Ghostly glitter
Sparkly ghosts on a glittery base.
Pair it with: a glam ghost.
67. Dark rose thorns
Vampy red or black with roses and thorny vines.
Pair it with: a vampire or gothic romance look.
68. Vampire velvet
Rich burgundy with a velvet finish.
Pair it with: a vampire queen.
69. Jack-o’-lantern faces
Orange nails with happy and spooky pumpkin faces.
Pair it with: a family-friendly outfit.
70. Spooky shadows
Foggy gray with dark shadowy shapes.
Pair it with: a ghost or phantom.
71. Spiked nails
Black nails with spikes, matte and glossy mixed.
Pair it with: a punk rock look.
72. Toxic slime
Black or green with dripping neon slime.
Pair it with: a mad scientist.
73. Creepy crawlers
Dark nails with bugs, spiders and a few 3D details.
Pair it with: a bug or spider costume.
74. Blood moon
A red moon with bats and wolves.
Pair it with: a werewolf costume.
75. Batwing elegance
Black or deep purple with delicate bat wings on accent nails.
Pair it with: any elegant dark look.
Frequently asked questions
What’s the easiest Halloween nail design?
Bat attack, candy corn stripes and jack-o’-lantern faces are all beginner-friendly.
What Halloween nails go with a witch costume?
Witch hat accents, witch’s brew, broomstick ride or mystic black cats.
What nails are best for a horror costume?
Bloody French tips, blood splatter, scream faces or zombie scratch.
How do I make nail art last through Halloween weekend?
Use a base coat, seal with top coat and add another top coat layer every two to three days.
Find your perfect match
With 75 designs, there’s a manicure here for every costume and every skill level.
Pick your costume first, then find the nails that complete it.
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