51 Halloween Nail Ideas That Are All Treats, No Tricks

1. Bloody Burgundy Halloween Nails

These gory nails are as chic as they are creepy. Start out with a plain burgundy polish as your base, then add a few jelly-like layers of black polish for depth. Then, use clear polish to add some bubbles to your bloody look. 

2. Gothic Glam Halloween Nail Art

“Pierced” nails have been everywhere this year, and there’s no better occasion to rock them than Halloween. Use some builder gel and chrome powder to add some metallic texture to your mani, or have your nail artist replicate the look for you.

3. Blood Splatter French Tips

Dressing up as famous killers like Dexter or Patrick Bateman? Let your mani match your look. After painting some classic French tips, use a paintbrush to flick some red polish on your nails and create some frightfully convincing blood splatter.

4. Slime Green Halloween Nail Art

Brat summer may be over, but slime green is forever. Easy to love and easy to DIY, this manicure will add a spooky touch to every outfit.

5. Boo Balloons

Not all fall nail decor has to be eerie. This manicure adds a playful twist with “boo” and skull balloons, turning some of the season’s scariest figures into the cutest. 

6. Frightening Floral Halloween Nails

This black-and-white set proves floral nails aren’t just for warmer weather. If you’re spending Halloween somewhere tropical, or simply want to embrace the season with flair, try asking for this manicure the next time you visit the nail salon. 

7. Cat-Eye Kitties

We can’t think of a better occasion for cat-eye nails than Halloween. This silvery set gives off witchy energy, and we love the dainty black cat nail art. 

8. Fiery Snakeskin Halloween Nail Art

Okay, these have got to be the coolest Halloween nails we’ve ever laid eyes on. While orange and black are seasonal classics, this intricate manicure takes that palette to the next level. We’d recommend hitting up your local nail salon for this detail-packed look. 

9. Orange Aura Halloween Nails

Aura nails are one of this year’s biggest nail trends, and they work perfectly for spooky season too. Try using a darker color polish as your base and a brighter color polish as your center. This blue and orange combination is ghoulish in the best way.

10. Halloween Snoopy

If you can’t pick just one thing you love about Halloween, these nails are for you. Spooky spiderwebs, pumpkins, bats, and Snoopy make this nail art manicure one of the cutest seasonal sets we’ve seen in a while. 

11. Pumpkin Jelly Halloween Nails

For a manicure that’s all treats and no tricks, reach for an orange jelly polish and some confetti glitter. You’ll end up with the cutest pumpkin-esque nails that are perfect for wearing well into November.

12. Spooky Soulmates

This minimal nail art will have you clutching your heart (and not out of fear). If you’re a Halloween lover, try recreating this manicure with a clear or pink base, then meticulously paint on your desired designs. 

13. Dark Depths Halloween Nail Art

Siren-inspired beauty is big this year, and Halloween is the perfect time to try out some nail art from the deep depths. We’d recommend reaching out to a nail expert for this look because of its chic yet complex elements.

14. Chrome Mummy

How cute are these chrome mummy nails? Even if you’re a nail art beginner, these are easy to recreate. Just draw on some stripes, add chrome powder, and top off the look with dotted black eyes. 

15. Vampire Vixen Halloween Nails

We’d like to imagine that these nails were inspired by vampire it girls like Buffy and Bella. A fun spin on the classic bloody manicure, this set features abstract red nail art that looks like it’s dripping off your fingers.

16. Boo to You Halloween Nail Art

From the fun mix of colors to the adorable designs, we recommend this gel look to anyone wanting to embrace Halloween without getting too spooked. I mean, just look at that little ghost’s face.

17. Sparkle and Shine

Who knew spiders could be so stylish? This eye-catching holographic nail design is every bit festive as it is edgy and cool. What do ya say? It may be time to enter the dark side. 

18. Pretty in Pumpkin Halloween Nails

This adorable pinky print will keep you looking festive in all the right ways. Who needs orange anyway? This pink and white combo with a pop of black will match your cute pink sweaters all season long.

19. Sharp and Chic

Take a moment to appreciate this intricate design and playful use of Halloween colors. Whether you’re big on the holiday or not, this is an easy way to stay festive while also stylish.

20. Spellbound Sky Halloween Nail Art

While this glitter-forward look sums up a crisp Halloween night, the beautiful dark color can take you well into November once your trick or treating comes to a close. 

21. Groovy Baby

Dressing up as a totally groovy ‘70s babe, or anything funky and colorful? These nails are the perfect complement to your costume. Our tip? Go with super bright neon hues to really make this look pop. 

22. Creepy-Crawly Halloween Mani

Halloween is as good a time as any to embrace creepy and unique nail looks, like this bug and insect-inspired design. Is it just us, or is this actually kind of cute?

23. Matte Black Halloween Nails

Halloween is a great time to experiment with matte nails, as the finish makes all the difference in adding an extra creepy effect to any nail art design. 

24. Zodiac Killer

Scorpio season begins at the end of October and coincides with Halloween. Celebrate by adorning your talons with these spooky little stingers.

25. Cowgirl Barbie Halloween Nail Art

You don’t have to go out west to get this wild manicure. Channel your inner cowgirl with this Y2K-friendly set, and pair it with some fringe of your own. 

26. Cat French Halloween Mani

Draw a circle at the tip of your nail with black polish and then add two triangles to the top to make cat ears. Once that’s dried, add white dots for the eyes and go back in after with a skinny nail brush to make straight lines for the cat’s pupils. (For a visual, check out our tutorial on geometric nail art). 

27. ’90s Halloween Ice Cream

Did you know there are different Halloween styles you can categorize yourself under? One is pastel Halloween, where you only use pink and white colors to decorate, and another is traditional Halloween, which serves as a nod to ’90s decor, where bright green and orange reigned supreme. Celebrate a classic Halloween throwback with these brightly colored nails.

28. Pop Art Halloween Nail Art

If you’re looking to dress up as a Roy Lichtenstein painting, you need to try out these pop art nails. Paint the base with one singular bright color, and once that dries, draw accents on the side of the nail using white or a lighter shade that complements the bright color. 

29. Super-Cute Pumpkins

When one pumpkin isn’t enough, paint one on every nail! A thin paintbrush is key to creating this artsy design. Add tiny dots or stars around them for a touch of Cinderella-esque magic and you’re ready for the most festive Halloween ball. 

30. Slithering Snakes

These nails are perfect for Halloween, but cool enough to wear anytime you’re feeling edgy. We love a stark white base to make these spooky snakes pop, though we’d love to see them in gold against a black base, or made chic with a nude base.

31. Vampire Vibes Halloween Nail Art

You can’t go wrong with cute red lips, but add some teeny fangs and red blood drop designs and you’ve got a dangerously gorgeous mani. 

32. Glow-In-The-Dark Aliens

The best thing about these little aliens? Some glow-in-the-dark polish means you’ll see them well past when the lights go down. Place them against a dark or black background for a floating, out-of-this-world effect. 

33. Multicolor Halloween Nails

We love a multicolor mani. Not only does it save time at the polish wall, but it gives us the chance to get super creative with all the colors we crave. Make yours Halloween-themed with a range of oranges, blacks, deep grays, and more for a look you’ll love through autumn.

34. Magical Ombré French Halloween Manicure

Make every night a starry night with this beautiful black ombré mani decked with celestial accents—star, moons, your favorite constellation, the sky’s the limit. 

35. Floating Sheet Ghosts

This reminds us of some of our earliest Halloween costumes—simple, cute, and easy-to-create. While our tastes (and skills) have grown, it doesn’t mean we can’t channel our childhood with this imaginative mani that’s equal parts cute and cool. Billowing white ghosts peeking out from different directions make for a whimsically spooky mani that we’re sure to wear year after year. 

36. Say Boo Halloween Nail Art

This simple nail art reminds us just enough of the 90s horror hit Scream to become slightly spooky. Paint black nails with floating ghost faces in every which way, add a “BOO” or two for good measure, and you’ve got yourself a Halloween mani worthy of one (or five) sequels. 

37. Stylish Vamp

Vampy manicures can be soft and stylish, too. The red and black ombré effect of these nails makes them perfect for All Hallows Eve, but in our opinion, they’re pretty enough to wear year-round.

38. Spiderweb French Manicure for Halloween

With black French tips and a clear background, these witchy, spider web nails are—dare we say—chic? Consider them proof that a great French mani can be tailored to any occasion. 

39. In Stitches Halloween Nails

A little quirky, a lot cute, and endlessly fun—this black and white Halloween nail art design has it all. Paint vertical stripes with black polish on a white base for a stitch-like effect (see pinky), dot on eyes, and add zig-zags for Frankenstein vibes (see middle finger). The options are endless. 

40. Funky Frankenstein

Franken-manis are always a good idea this time of year. Make yours cute, colorful, and totally memorable with matte stitch-inspired nails flanked by neon green accent nails featuring your favorite undead friend. 

41. Spooky Kitty Halloween Nail Art

Salem from Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Binx from Hocus Pocus—which is your favorite TV cat character? Either will approve of this simple nude mani with black kitten faces and wispy tails. Pop on a set of fuzzy ears, add whiskers, and you’ve got a purrfect black cat costume. 

42. Ghostly Vibes

Bring your own boos to your next Halloween gathering with this easy spider web and ghost nail art. Paint webs on one nail or all, then top it off with a sheet ghost accent nail for a mani that’ll put anyone in the Halloween spirit.

43. Bright Eyeballs Halloween Nail Art

Eyeball mani, but make it...pretty? With reds, pinks, greens, and blues this super fun nail look will have all eyes on you. Paint them against brown (as shown here) or go even bolder with your brightest colors to really make them pop. 

44. Silly Spiders

We never thought we’d find spiders adorable until we saw them on this cute purple mani. The itsy bitsy spider legs are easy to paint on with an ultra-thin paintbrush. Add yellow dots for tiny bodies and you’ve got a last-minute nail art idea that’s packed with Halloween spirit.

45. Golden Skulls Halloween Nail Art

Whether you’re in full skeletal attire or your channeling ‘90s goth vibes, this gold and black mani featuring skull nails and bones will give your look an unexpected touch of glam. 

46. Stars, Stripes & Pumpkins

What’s more Halloween than pumpkins? Not much, TBH. We love that this jack-o-lantern-inspired orange nail takes center stage. With stars, stripes, and drips of color, it’s one of the most fun manis on our list. 

47. Flamin’ Hot Halloween Nails

Fiery flames are a favorite Halloween nail art look because they’re bold, attention-grabbing, and drop-dead gorgeous. Plus, with bold orange and black colors, they complement so many costumes—devil, warlock, bag of Flamin’ Hot Cheetos—you name it.

48. Cosmic Energy

It’s certainly not for minimalists, but if your costume is inspired by the stars and heavens, this stunning galaxy-inspired nail art is for you. Scatter tiny stars in white polish every which way, copy your favorite constellation for a custom mani—the sky’s the limit.

49. Pink Pumpkins

Black and orange? Been there, done that! Give the classic jack-o-lantern look a playful makeover with this pink pumpkin set.

50. Ghoulishly Glam Neutral Halloween Nails

Ghosts? Check! Jack-o-lanterns? Check! Bats, spider webs, stitches? Check, check, and check. These Halloween nails have it all—literally—in a neutral color palette that feels cool, not kitschy. 

51. Gory Glow

If we didn’t know better, we’d swear these neon Halloween coffin nails require four AAA batteries. The special effects glow over a black background is super unique and will have everyone doing a double take.