This post shows you 26 halloween nail designs we love!
If you’ve been struggling for halloween nail inspo for this spooky season, then look no further, my friend!
We have scoured the internet relentlessly and compiled all the absolute best designs into one blog post and leaving no stone unturned.
We’re featuring not just the über popular purple and orange hues, but also pink!
How cool is that?
Before I ramble on for too long about the absolutely stunning nai designs, why don’t you scroll down and check it out for yourself?
26 halloween nail designs to recreate at home
1. Ombre Orange French Tips with Simple Black Details
To set the spooktacular tone to this list, we’re starting with this nail inspo.
Here’s a gorgeous combination of an orange ombre, and creative, black halloween details.
The contrast of the black against the bright orange makes for a super engaging dynamic to look at!
2. All-white Halloween Design
These all-white designs always seem to be the most breathtaking out of the lot!
The halloween details are very impactful for obvious reasons, but the more subtle elements of this one (such as the nail shape and glitter details) are really what elevates it to the next level.
3. Black and Purple French Tip Bats
This creative halloween design is giving majorrrr batgirl vibes, don’t you think?
Not only do the bats create the French tip look we all know and love, but paired with the black and purple color scheme make for the most gorgeous halloween inspo nails.
4. Black and White Halloween Details
Who doesn’t love a simple black and white color scheme, especially for the spooky season!
Paired with these ADORABLE halloween details, this inspo truly is to dieeee for (no pun intended!)
5. Halloween Candy Corns
When you can’t get enough of the scrumptious halloween candy this season, why not take it to the next level and paint some candy corns on your nails?
These beauties stand out so well against the bold black nails, and are bound to get the mouths drooling of any onlookers!
6. Blood Dripping French Tips
For a subtle halloween look that’s also oozing with effortless elegance, these beauties are for you!
The dripping blood effect that is created with the glossy red polish is the perfect French-tip twist that you didn’t know you needed for this spooky season.
7. Boat Loads of Bones!
Bold designs like this one are some of my favorites, especially during the spooky season where the sky is the limit when it comes to creativity!
The use of a black and white color scheme means that everyone is bound to have the right colors in their inventory to be able to pull this one off.
8. Gorgeous Ghosts
These gorgeous ghosts are an absolute MUST HAVE on your halloween nails – I mean c’mon, how undeniably adorable are they?
Paired with the cutest pink flowers and adorable moons and stars, all the elements in this beauty make for a match made in heaven.
9. Creative Ghost French Tips with Sparkle Details
The ‘French tip look’ of this design is created by the bottom of the ghosts swooping across the nail – how creative is that!
There are also small details in this one that help elevate it to the next level: the rhinestones, the holographic silver shade of the sparkles, and the subtle silver dots in the background.
10. Dark Academia Aesthetic
There is no better time than Halloween to pull out all of your darkest and spookiest nail designs, which means it’s the perfect time of the year for a design like this.
Not only does the color scheme contribute to the overall spooky feel of the nails, but the length also massively contributes to this.
They’re so long that they almost look like claws that are going to jump out the screen and scratch me – eeeeekkk!
11. Gorgeous Leaf Design with Ghost
The halloween season doesn’t always have to be about gore and jump scares.
There are also plenty of opportunities to bring class & sophistication into the mix!
These darling leaf designs would be absolutely perfect for anytime of the year really.
But paired with the dark color scheme and ghost details, it makes for the most amazing halloween nail design as well.
12. Gory Black and Red
The nails look like they were pulled straight out of a horror movie, don’t you think?
If you’re looking for something a little bit more “out there” and have a bit of a creative side up your sleeve, why not give this bad boy a try?
13. Hand Full of Pumpkins
While these pumpkin-inspired nails might look intimidating to pull off at first, they’re actually quite simple in practice and very achievable for the average gal that has limited experience and equipment.
14. Orange and Yellow Ombre with Halloween Details
This intricate nail design could almost be framed and sold as a work of art, don’t you think?
The yellow and orange ombre in the background are not only the perfect halloween colors, but also create amazing contrast against the bold, black details on top.
15. Halloween French Tips with Jagged Edge
If you’re looking for a gorgeous halloween nail design that is not only getting into the spooky spirit but adorable and chic as well, then this one is for you!
The jagged edge of the French tips is super unique and engaging to look at, and paired with the pumpkin & flower nail design, is really doing the absolute most.
16. One Hand Black, One Hand Orange
Black and orange would hands down have to be the two most popular colors that people use during the spooky season.
If you find yourself stuck trying to choose between the two, why not have both?
These classic halloween colors pair perfectly with the wide variety of spooky details – what an absolute match made in heaven.
17. Purple and Black Ombre
Creative ombre designs have always been some of my favorites, and you can probably see why!
The subtle glitter touches are the cherry on top that really elevate this design to the next level and give it that extra impact.
18. Pumpkin Pattern with Black Detail Nail
You really can’t go wrong with a classic pumpkin themed nail design for the spooky season.
The black block color nail on the ring finger has been intentionally paired with these cute pumpkins to add the perfect amount of depth and contrast.
19. Purple French Tips and Swirls for Halloween
I honestly feel like I just cannot seem to look away from this one.
I mean, just look how stunning is this design?
Even though purple isn’t always the most popular go-to color for the halloween season, when paired with gorgeous ghost & swirl details like these ones, it can be pulled off perfectly.
20. Purple Pumpkins and Bats
For a more impactful and eye-catching nail design, these bold shades of purple are the perfect way to leave a long-lasting impression.
If you’ve got a steady hand and a bit of creativity up your sleeve, then this ones for you, girlfriend!
21. Simple Black and White
You simply can’t knock the simple designs like this one.
They are just breathtaking.
While so simple, there are still an abundance of different elements that bring it all together, ensuring that there’s something for everyone.
22. Thin Orange French Tips with Black Cobwebs
You and I both know that these bad boys simply had to be included in a compilation of the best halloween nail designs.
Thin French tips are always such a great go to, and paired with the cobweb details make for the perfect nail design to try this season.
23. Spooky Bat French Tips
This creative inspo is the perfect combination of two of the most popular Halloween designs we’ve seen this season: the bat French tips, and the dripping blood French tips.
The combination of these design concepts is bound to be an eye catcher in any room you walk into.
24. Super Simple White French Tips with Ghost Details
A classic white French tip is always a great go-to and somehow looks even BETTER with the adorable ghost additions for this spooky season.
Simple nail designs like this one are particularly great if you’re going all out for your halloween costume and don’t want your nails to steal the spotlight.
25. White & Orange Halloween Details on a Natural Base
This white and orange design is a combination of a variety of different halloween inspired designs: cobwebs, ghosts, the night sky, spiders, just about everything really!
For a show-stopping nail design that is going to wow everyone in the halloween party, this inspo is your new best friend.
26. Touch of Pink
Before you opt for the typical orange and purple shades for Halloween, I encourage you to step outside your comfort zone and go for a gorgeous pink shade.
Just look at how stunning it is!
This gorgeous pink shade marries perfectly with the black and white halloween details, and is definitely a must-try this Halloween season.
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