43 Halloween Nail Art Ideas You’ll Want to Wear All Month (2024)

It’s easy to get into the creative spirit on Halloween, from curating unique costumes to creating artful makeup looks. And when it comes to embodying your character of choice during the holiday, we think you’d be remiss not to include your nails in the fun. While Bazaar editors have been keeping track of the best nail trends of 2024 since the top of the year, there’s something singular about the best Halloween nail art ideas.

With the 31st just around the corner, creative and creepy nail additions by way of usual suspects like pumpkins, ghosts, and moody polish tones help make Halloween even more of a thrill. Of course, if you’re attending a themed party or snagging some candy while trick-or-treating, your nails can seamlessly coordinate with your costume.

For some of the best Halloween nail art ideas to help get you in the spirit, look no further than the stylish designs on our list below. Keep scrolling for some of our favorites, along with a few tips and tricks (the good kind) on what to ask for at the salon or re-create at home.

Spider Woman

A nude base makes the minimal yet impactful spider design on the ring and thumb fingers more prominent.

Abstract Orange

Keep things simple with a series of contrasting orange nail shades that channel the holiday spirit.

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Dior Vernis

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This vibrant shade from Dior is the perfect base for your next orange-toned manicure.

French Ghosts

A spooky take on a French manicure, this sheer nail features a stripe of black in place of white, plus ghost art that’s easy to freestyle with a small brush.

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Stitched Up

This mani combines graphic-looking blocks of sheer pink, terra-cotta orange, and earthy yellow. For the stitches, use a black nail art pen to complete the look.

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Olive & June Nail Art Pens

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Add tiny details to your nails with this pack of six polish pens from Olive & June.

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Just Batty

We love this playful purple manicure, accented with a bat silhouette on each nail.

Blood Drip

Along with a pointed tip, this manicure design features a cuticle-rimming blood drip and a clean white base.

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Villain Era

This green, blue, and orange look by Essie draws inspiration from the Joker with "ha ha ha" painted on the middle finger.

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Essie Nail Polish in Wink of Sleep

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Use this purple polish shade and a thin liner brush for expert-level design precision.

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Warm and Fuzzy

Looking for a mani that will last into November? Try a mix of pumpkin and earth tones, then two sheer neutral bases dotted with falling leaves.

Chrome Splatters

Go the artistic route with painterly splatters of rich browns, oranges, and deep eggplants, accented with metallic hues.

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Check Mates

The black-and-white checkered look grounds the playful nail art featured in this unique mani.

Halloween Night

Use a dotting tool to paint on stars, moons, and sugar skulls against alternating cream and suede backgrounds.

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Candy Corn Nails

Draw color and shape inspiration from the iconic Halloween candy, but make it subtle for a cooler effect.

Bloody Handprint

To start, paint four nails on each hand with a rich, oxblood red. For the remaining nail, swipe on some white polish to create the perfect canvas for a bloody handprint.

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Deborah Lippmann Nail Polish in Single Ladies

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Use Deborah Lippmann’s deep red polish for the foundation of your bloody handprint manicure.

Creepy Crawlers

Terra-cotta nails are the perfect backdrop for spider-inspired designs. Finish with a matte top coat to minimize a shiny finish.

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JINsoon Matte Maker

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A couple of coats of this mattifying top coat from JINsoon can help seal your look.

Orange Swirl

The orange swirls at the tops of the nails add interest to this negative-space mani. Top it off with black Halloween designs of your choosing.

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Marissa Oliva is a writer based in New York City whose work has appeared in Bustle, The Zoe Report, Glamour, and Harper's Bazaar. Marissa has a bachelor's degree in journalism and started her career as a beauty editor at Hearst Magazines over ten years ago. When she’s not writing, you can find her taking a hot bath or spending time with her new baby boy.

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