20 Spooky & Playful Halloween Nail Ideas
Halloween is the one time of year when you can be as bold, creepy, or creative as you want with your look and your nails are no exception. Whether you’re heading to a costume party, trick-or-treating with friends, or just love embracing the spooky season, Halloween nail art is the perfect way to show off your festive spirit.
From subtle spooky touches to full-on creepy claws, here are 20 Halloween nail designs to inspire your next manicure.
Frankenstein French Tips
@polished_yogi
Spooky yet stylish, these green glitter French tips with stitched black detailing give off a chic Frankenstein vibe. Perfect for a subtle but fun Halloween manicure.
Midnight Bat Nails
@leannehaycocknails
A mix of black glitter polish with a nude accent nail featuring tiny bat silhouettes. These nails scream Halloween night while keeping it classy.
Vampire Aura
@thelittleproject_
Sharp almond nails with a black-to-blood-red effect. A sultry, gothic choice for anyone channeling vampire energy this Halloween.
Cute Halloween Mix & Match
@lightslacquer
Ghosts, pumpkins, and checkerboard patterns all come together in this playful nail set. Ideal if you love cute and quirky Halloween vibes.
Haunted House Vibes
@nailssbyshirel
This spooky set features spiders, blood drips, and eerie smoke details, perfect for those who want a dramatic and creepy Halloween manicure.
Pumpkin & Ghost French Tips
@naileditbeauty
Orange French tips meet playful pumpkin and ghost accents. A cute, seasonal design that balances festive fun with simplicity.
Spiderweb French Tips
@nailsbyalsn
Classic black French tips with delicate white spiderweb details. A chic Halloween twist that pairs perfectly with any outfit.
Ghost French Manicure
@scratchmagazine
Simple but adorable, white ghost tips on a nude base. This one’s great for a minimalist yet spooky Halloween look.
Pumpkin Patch Nails
@nailsbyjanine.x
Soft peachy-orange tips with pumpkins and dotted accents. A fresh, playful Halloween style that’s festive without being too bold
Haunted Night Matte Nails
@ellies_artsy_nails
Matte black base with hand-painted ghosts, spiders, pumpkins, and candles. This set looks like a spooky storybook brought to life.
Spooky Spider Aura
@thenaillologist
A deep red in the center of black with hand-painted spider and web accents. This look is bold, eerie, and perfect if you want dramatic Halloween nails without losing elegance.
Creepy And Cute
@kuypernailart
From bloody French tips to ghost faces and pumpkin details, this manicure brings together all the classic Halloween motifs in one playful set.
Blood Drip & Web Details
Glossy nude nails tipped with metallic bronze, splattered with red “drips” and tiny spiders. Equal parts creepy and chic.
Black Cat French Tips
@sansungnails
Minimal yet spooky, sleek nude nails finished with black French tips shaped into cat ears and tiny eyes.
Pumpkin Patch Vibes
@style.by.nayla
Orange tones, ghosts, bats, and floral details this set feels like a walk through a fall pumpkin patch with a Halloween twist.
Scream & Web Nails
@nailsby_itzel
Channel horror-movie energy with scream face art, spider webs, and pink accents. A fun twist for slasher-film lovers.
Haunted Purple Cat Eye
@learnahstarbuck_nailartist
A mystical cat-eye base in deep purple topped with ghosts and spiders. Perfect if you want a more magical, witchy Halloween nail design.
Stitched Ghost Nails
@verosnaillab
A Frankenstein-inspired design with stitched tips, ghosts, and spider accents. This one leans playful while still being spooky.
3D Ghost & Cameo Accent
@nailsss_byedith
Glossy ombre nails with gold embellishments and 3D ghost art. A dramatic choice for those who want their nails to be the statement piece.
Classic Ghostface Nails
@gelsbyjodie.x
Black French tips paired with the iconic Ghost face design. A must-try if you’re into horror movies and want a scream-queen vibe.
Halloween nails are all about creativity, and the best part is that there’s something for every vibe whether you want eerie elegance, playful designs, or all-out creepy claws. Pair them with your costume, or just let them be your festive accessory this spooky season.
