Listen, I love Halloween as much as the next person, but some of the nail art I see floating around looks like it was done with a sharpie during a sugar crash. We can do better, and we’re going to do better. Halloween nails can be spooky AND chic, and I’m here to show you how.
Whether you’re going to three different Halloween parties or just want your nails to match your pumpkin spice latte energy, I’ve got looks that range from “subtly spooky” to “full witch mode.”
1. Cute and Spooky
2. French Tip with Spooky Twist
3. 3D Clown Horror
4. Chrome Nails with Little Cat Details
5. Elegant Black Lace Style
6. Black + Spooky
7. Anime Horror
8. Blood Dipped Nails
9. Short Nails with Little Ghost Details
10. Elegant Spider Web with 3d Ghosts
The Reality Check
Not every Halloween nail look needs to be a masterpiece. Sometimes orange polish with a single black dot is perfectly spooky. The goal is to have fun and feel festive, not to recreate the Sistine Chapel on your fingertips.
I’ve been doing Halloween nails for years, and my favorites are usually the simpler ones that I can actually maintain without having a mental breakdown every time I need to open a can.
What’s your Halloween nail game plan this year? Are you going subtle or full spooky mode?