40+ Beautiful Halloween Nail Designs to Inspire Your October Look

I’ve been on the prowl (like a black cat on a moonlit night) to gather a collection of my absolute fave Halloween nail art ideas. From the adorably eerie to the downright chilling, I’ve got a mix that’ll make you want to flaunt those fingers all October long.

So, whether you’re into the cute or crave the creepy, get ready to dig your claws into these wickedly awesome designs.


Sleepy Hollow Nails

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Heads will roll…over how insanely cool these Sleepy Hollow nails are! Relive the legend and celebrate it with this nail art, that’s as eerie as it is elegant. It’s a tribute to the classic tale that also looks absolutely stunning.


Ghosties on Plaid

Photo: clearjellystamper

Get your haunt couture on with these adorable ghosties on a plaid background. The supernatural meets super stylish. This design is perfect if you want something cozy and playful at the same time.


No, You Hang Up

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End the call, or start the thrills with these ‘No, You Hang Up’ Ghostface nails that are just too cute! Pinky promises of a good scare with a playful edge, they’re the perfect conversation starters.


Glittery Spider Nails

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Shimmer and scream! These purple glitter spider nails are where the sparkle meets the spine-chilling. Shine brighter than a full moon on this Halloween with these stunners! It’s the glam way to get caught up in the Halloween spirit.


Orange Witchy Vibe

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These orange witchy-style nails are all about that pumpkin queen life. With a mix of matte and shiny gemstones, it’s like Halloween and haute couture in one set of nails. With nails like that, every room you enter becomes a coven of cool.


Cute Bright Halloween Nails

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Brighten up the dark October nights with these cute bright Halloween nails. With vibrant colors that pop and playful designs, these nails look super sweet, bright, and fun!


Pretty in Pink Ghost Nails

These pretty in pink ghost nails are all about adding a dash of adorable to the spook. With a pop of bright pink and a charming little ghost girl peeking out, these nails are sure to stand out.


Ghoulish Halloween

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Get in touch with the ghoulish side of All Hallows’ Eve with these ghoulish Halloween nails. The purple color and eerie silhouettes work together perfectly to create a cute little Halloween party on your nails.


Cute Ghost Nails

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Boo, but make it cute! These cute matte ghost nails with a night sky and botanical accents are perfect for anyone who wants to keep things light-hearted and fun. With cheerful spirits and pops of autumnal color, they’re a sweet way to show off your love for all things Halloween.


Jack-O-Lantern Nails

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It’s not Halloween without a little pumpkin spice, and these Jack-o-lantern nails are spicing things up big time. These are done using thermal nail polish, so they actually light up just like Jack-o-lanterns! Talk about a cool Halloween nail design.


Freestyle Colorful Halloween Nails

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Who says Halloween has to follow some rules? These freestyle colorful pick’n’mix Halloween nails are a celebration of all things October 31st but with a burst of unexpected color. That’s a great choice if you can’t decide on just one design.


Ghosties in Costumes

Photo: nails.by.karleigh

Do ghosts celebrate Halloween? Of course they do – and here’s the proof. These ghosties in costumes are showing that Halloween is not just for us humans. With each little ghost decked out in a costume, it’s like trick-or-treating for your nails!


Spooky Ghost Nails

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Talk about a haunt-fest at your fingertips! These spooky ghost nails swirling with beautiful purples and greens set the perfect backdrop for those adorable (almost invisible!) phantoms. A spook-tacular choice for anyone looking to add a bit of spirit to their style!


Glam Halloween Nails

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For the queens of scream and everything in between, these extra long and extra glamorous Halloween nails offer a dash of drama with a sprinkle of spooky. Black, white, and ghosts all over, this design is not for the faint-hearted—it’s for the fashion-forward fiend.


Circus Cat and Stars

Photo: nailgrind

Want something understated but different? Step right up to the whimsy of these neutral-colored Halloween nails! This design has a touch of astrological magic, as well as circus characters. It’s like the universe decided to throw a party, and your nails are the star-studded guests.


Poison Apple Nails

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Dip into the dark side with these poison apple nails that scream wickedly delightful. The vibrant, toxic green against a slick black backdrop? Total villain-chic.


Cute Ghost Shimmer Nails

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Boo, but with a side of bling! These cute ghost cemetery nails on a shimmery base are playing peekaboo with your heart. The slight holo-effect gives it an extra chic vibe, and honestly, we’re here for this paranormal party.


Checkered Halloween Nail Design

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Race into Halloween with these checkered Halloween nail design that’s equal parts playful, stylish, and edgy. They take the classic checkered pattern and turn it into a Halloween favorite with a pumpkin twist. Fast, fun, and fabulously festive!


Cute Pink Halloween Nails

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Pink color and Halloween nails? Yes, please! This cute pink Halloween nail design is defying norms and bringing a pop of pastel to the dark night. It’s the kind of look that says you take your haunts with a side of sugar.


Spooky Scenery Halloween Nails

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The eerie beauty of Halloween night is captured perfectly with these spooky scenery Halloween nails. From haunted houses to scary graveyards, each nail tells a story as part of a larger, chilling landscape. Perfect for those who appreciate the artistry of fear.


Spiderweb Tips

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These spiderweb tips take a classic French manicure and spin it into something spooktacular. A perfect example that sometimes, less is more. It’s the perfect way to web-sling into Halloween with an utterly enchanting look.


Orange and Black with Spooky Accent

The black and vibrant orange combo creates a classic Halloween contrast, while the white ghost accent adds a playful, spooky touch. It’s a design that says you’re here for the treats and the tricks!


Snake Skin Nails

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Get ready to sssslay! These stunning snake skin nails are all about bringing that edgy, mysterious vibe to your fingertips. With a design that’s both dangerous and chic, it’s the ultimate way to stay stylish this October.


Boo Nails with Ghosties

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These Boo nails with ghosties are giving us all the friendly phantom feels. They’re perfect for when you want to be in the spirit without going full-on haunted mansion. It’s like, “Boo, but make it fashion.”


Classy Halloween

Photo: sophiealice_nails

Who knew Halloween could be so darn elegant? These classy Halloween nails mix sophistication with a splash of spook. The glittery base paired with little bat figures and stars strikes the perfect balance between elegant and eerie.


Skeleton Nails

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Bone to be wild! These skeleton nails are a chic nod to the eerie skeletons rattling in the closet. They’re sophisticated, with just the right touch of the macabre to make a statement that says ‘I’ve got this Halloween in the bag… of bones.’


Foggy Night Nails

Photo: debsdarlingnails

Step into the mist with these foggy night nails. The monochrome scheme with silhouettes and cobwebs is so mysterious, that you’ll be leaving a trail of intrigue everywhere you go!


Funky Halloween Nail Art

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Who knew Halloween could be this hip? With a mishmash of patterns and colors, this funky Halloween nail art is for the gal who loves to mix it up. Show off your eclectic taste with this extra cute design.


Frankenstein Nail Design

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Electrify your look with this Frankenstein nail design. These nails are a vibrant tribute to the iconic monster, with bolts of neon green and black that are monstrously chic. It’s the perfect way to add some color and spook to your Halloween look.


Pink Swirls and Spiderwebs

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For the spooky soul with a girly twist, these pink swirls and spiderwebs are an absolute dream. The feminine swirls and delicate webs are a bewitching combination, creating a look that’s enchanting and a little bit mysterious.


Charlie Brown Theme

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Good grief, these are adorable! The Charlie Brown theme nails capture the nostalgia of our favorite pumpkin patch and that oh-so-great pumpkin. They’re perfect for the Halloween lover who keeps it classic and a little bit comic.


Witchy Ombre Nail Design

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Cast a spell with these witchy ombre nail design that blend from night to blood-red fright. It’s all the drama of a vampire’s cloak and the mystery of twilight merged into one hypnotic look.


Pumpkin and Spiderweb Tips

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Feast your eyes on these subtle pumpkin and spiderweb nails– the quintessential combo for any Halloween enthusiast. With nails like these, you’re definitely the queen of the pumpkin ball.


Mummy Nails

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Unwrap the fun with these mummy nails that are equal parts creepy and cute. Wrapped in mystery and with eyes peeking through, they’re the perfect companions for a night of trick-or-treating or a mummy-themed movie marathon.


Eyeballs and Vampire Teeth

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Got an eye for spooky style? Then these eyeballs and vampire teeth nails will have you looking sharp (fangs included). With a glance, wink, and a bite, you’ll be the life (or the stylishly undead) of any ghoulish gathering.


Freddy Krueger Nail Art

Photo: bees.knees.nails

One, two, Freddy’s coming for you…to give you some killer nail inspo! This Freddy Krueger nail art is a Halloween fangirl’s dream. With slashes of red and that infamous sweater pattern, you’ll be serving up looks that are nightmare-approved.


Bat Cave Aura Nails

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Embrace the mystery of the night with these bat cave aura nails. They’ve got a gradient that screams (bat) cave explorer with a touch of mystique. Aura nails are super trendy right now, so you’ll be on-trend as well as Halloween-ready.


Mix n Match with Ghostface

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Unleash your inner horror aficionado with these mix n match with Ghostface nails. Stripes, silver slashes, and the iconic mask—this design has all the screams of the silver screen. It’s your favorite slasher flick, but make it fashion.


Ombre Halloween Nails

Photo: queenqtbeauty

Celebrate Halloween with these purple ombre Halloween nails that are stylish and festive at the same time. The super smooth gradient is key, merging night into fright with effortless style. It’s ombre, but with an eerie edge.


Spiders, Coffins, and Vampires

Photo: nails.by.laurabe

Embrace the dark allure of Halloween with these dramatic nail designs that blend spooky elegance and bold artistry. The nails feature a gothic assortment of motifs, including sinister spiders, ominous coffins, and vampire fangs, all set against a backdrop of deep, shimmering maroons and stark blacks. This daring look is perfect for anyone looking to make a statement at their next Halloween gathering.


Pennywise from ‘IT’

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This one’s for all you horror fans out there! Express your love for the horror genre with these nails inspired by Pennywise from ‘It’. They’re a daring choice for those who love a little thrill and chill, bringing the iconic character to life.


Spooky Peekaboo Nails

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Peek-a-boo, I scare you! These thermal peekaboo nails have all the elements of a Halloween haunt, hidden just beneath the surface. Watch the design disappear and reappear right in front of your eyes! It’s a subtle way to say you’re into the fright night vibes.