50 Scary-Cool Halloween Nail Art Ideas
Don't forget to dress up your nails this Halloween!
Pexels By Nikki Brown
It’s never a bad time to switch up your nail art; especially when Halloween is on the horizon and you need a mani to complement whatever costume you’re dreaming up. Though we rarely object to standard fall-friendly colors like yellow, brown and orange, this holiday calls for bold, bright and, dare we say, outrageous nail art. Maybe you want to go the more traditional path with cobwebs, pumpkins and skeletons.
Or perhaps you want to step outside the box with neon shades and glitter accents. Whatever the case, there’s plenty of inspiration to go around. From dark and sexy stilettos to nude-toned naturals, here are 50 Halloween nail art ideas that have racked up plenty of likes on Instagram.
1. Nightmare Before Christmas nail art
Because Halloween isn't complete without some Jack Skellington.
2. Frankenstein nail art
Why not match your nails to go with your costume?
3. Gothic nail art
Give your nails a little extra something this Hallows Eve with these impressive gothic designs.
4. Day of the Dead nail art
These rounded tips and Day Of The Dead nail art designs are literally to die for (pun intended).
5. Subtle matte black nail art
Add some spookiness to your nails with these incredible looking blood drips.
6. Spooky Halloween nail art
We see you admiring our awesome Halloween nail art. No, we really do. We have eyes in the back of our heads and on our nails.
7. Intricate skull nail art
These nails glow in the dark. Need we say more?
8. Pink Halloween nail art
If these aren't the most boss Halloween nails you've ever seen, we're going to have to say pictures or it didn't happen.
9. Spiderweb nail art
That drip though.
10. Pointy purple nails
Nothing quite says Halloween is coming like some extra pointy nail tips.
11. Scarecrow nail art
These scarecrow nails are too adorable.
12. Cute Halloween nail art
These super cute designs prove that you don't have to go with dark colors to get into the Halloween spirit.
13. Spiderweb nail art
Black nails with cobwebs - classic, but still beautiful.
14. Eyeball nail art
Want to mix up your usual black Halloween nails? Throw in some googly eyes.
15. Black-and-white stripes
You can't go wrong with these black and white showstoppers.
16. Simple orange spider nail art
Do you want Halloween nails that are simplistic? Then, these ones are absolutely perfect.
17. Purple and orange nail art
Orange and purple? We're feeling it.
18. Spider nail art
These nails are so realistic that they'll be sure to get some spooks out of people this holiday.
19. Candy corn nail art
These candy corn nails are making us crave all the Halloween candy.
20. SCREAM nail art
How creative are these? It might look like normal laundry, but take a closer look and it's anything but.
21. Autumn color nail art
You'll be wanting to wear these gorgeous autumn colors all October long.
22. Subtle nail art
This is when your nails are just casually letting everyone know when it's one of the best holidays of the year.
23. Busy Halloween nail art
Each nail has a little something different going on. Now that's what we call some serious commitment.
24. Witchy nail art
If you're tired of all the witch costumes, then don't dress up as one this year. Instead, stir the pot a little this Halloween and have your nails wear the iconic costume.
25. Ghost nail art
Ghosts are never the wrong answer when it comes to all things Halloween - especially with these adorable nail designs.
26. Bat nail art
Halloween colors? Check. Cute bats? Check. Halloween nails on point? Double check.
27. Cat nail art
Is there anything cuter than these Halloween cat nails? That's a no.
28. Red-and-black ombre nail art
Ombre nails aren't easy to achieve, but the payoff is definitely worth it.
29. Black cat nail art
Black cat nail tips? Yas, queen.
30. Maleficent nail art
Purple nails with a special appearance by boss lady Maleficent. These are what Halloween dreams are made of.
31. Gold decal nail art
This orange and gold combination couldn't be more fitting for the fall season.
32. Wizard of Oz nail art
These Wizard Of Oz inspired nails are so epic.
33. Orange nail art
Spice up orange nails with some glitter.
34. Ursula nail art
When your nails are this legendary, a costume just isn't even necessary.
35. Halloween photo nail art
The tiny Halloween designs on these nails are anything but boring.
36. Subtle pink Halloween-inspired nail art
We see that subtle nod to Halloween and we're loving it.
37. Halloween nail art for long nails
You may as well skip the costume, girl. Your nails are stealing the show, anyway.
38. Bright Halloween nail art
This nail art is so Halloween-appropriate that it has us wishing Halloween would come sooner.
39. Pastel Halloween nail art
These pretty pastel nails put a quirky spin on Halloween nail art.
40. Stitches nail art
This different twist on Frankenstein nails is giving us so many Halloween feels.
41. Sparkly purple ghost Halloween nail art
Glitter and ghosts look pretty good together, especially when paired with this lovely lavender nail polish.
42. Crime scene nail art
Being a fan of CSI is not required for you to rock these nails on All Hallows Eve.
43. Houndstooth nail art
These hounds tooth nails are chic, beautiful, and are sure to be the talk of everyone's Halloween parties.
44. Green spider nail art
The electric lime green really makes nails stand out, even on a night like Halloween.
45. Sparkly brown nail polish
Although this doesn't look like it could be Halloween nails, you might want to wait until you hear the name of this dazzling color. Does the Wolfman's Fur strike any ghoulish thoughts in you?
46. Victorian nail art
We're running to the salon to get these unique, intricate nails right now.
47. Witch nail art
The designs on these nails are pretty much next level.
48. Snake nail art
This connecting snake design is making us crave the spookiest night of the year even more.
50. Skull nail art
These nails are so gorgeous, they might just outdo every costume at the party.