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85 Coolest Halloween Nails for Spooky Season 2024

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85 Coolest Halloween Nails for Spooky Season 2024
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Spooky season is just around the corner, meaning it’s finally time to start planning our Halloween nails, costumes, and makeup.

Even if you don’t like dressing up, Halloween nails are the perfect middle ground to show a little spirit. They’re fun and not all that difficult to DIY—and let’s be honest: Is there ever a good reason not to sport an especially glamorous manicure? Exactly.

As for what’s trending for Halloween nails this year? According to Brittney Boyce, celebrity nail artist known for her goth glam manis and founder of Nails of LA, this spooky season will see a surge of dark matte shades. “Dark mattes will be popular,” she says. “Think dark green, black, and even a blood red.” The other side of the spectrum is everything chrome: “Silver chrome is also here to stay, and I’m obsessed with it.”

If you’re feeling stuck, Boyce suggests a chrome or matte finish to give your simple mani some edge. “I also love adding 3D metal jewelry at times,” she says. And don’t worry if you’re not into painting your nails or don’t feel like heading to the salon: “For a DIY approach, I suggest using nail art decals. They’re pretty easy to use and look amazing.”

Whether you’re more of a DIY, nail art, or press-on person, there’s at least one (or a few) Halloween nail ideas for you. Scroll on for the best Halloween manicure ideas for 2024 and get ready to screenshot.

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    Ghost French

    You don’t have to break up with your vanilla French manicure for spooky season. Just replace the tips with ghosts!

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    Black Widow

    Creepy Halloween nails don’t have to be over-the-top to make a statement. Case in point: this low-key but sufficiently spooky spiderweb style.

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    Batwoman of the Year

    Bats are seriously slept on as Halloween nail designs. Why so many spiderwebs and so few bats? Let’s change that this year.

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    Ombré Red

    Sexy, spooky, and very much on-trend, this ombré red mani is ideal for the month of October.

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    Spooky Mix & Match

    Can’t choose just one style? Now you don’t have to.

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    Lilac Jack-o’-Lantern

    Another adorable option? This lilac jack-o’-lantern look.

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    Matte Black

    Look, black is never basic. But in case it feels like it is, might we suggest mixing it up with a glossy black French tip? Chic!

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    Freaky French

    This freaky French mani is perfect for anyone who loves Halloween but can’t go all out with nail art. At first glance, it just looks like a dark French mani!

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    Dark Side of the Moon

    For something witchy yet minimalist, try a black-and-white celestial French mani.

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    Jolly Jack-o'-lantern

    Embody the spirit of Halloween with jack-o'-lantern nails. Simply paint your nails your favorite shade of orange and top off with spooky nail decals.

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    Moody Marble

    This moody emerald green marble mani is just begging to be photographed holding a PSL.

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    Martini Mani

    Whether you're a martini lover or more of an eat-the-olives-out-of-the-jar kind of gal (or both), this mani is meant for you. Plus, olives make for perfect Halloween decoration fake eyeballs.

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    Eclipse French

    This eye-catching take on the half moon delivers all the drama of an iconic black mani but with an unexpected twist.

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    Pink Ghost

    Have you seen cuter ghosts? Add some Barbiecore to your look this
    Halloween with pink tips and glitter detailing.

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    Little Mermaid

    A chrome mani in sea moss green pairs well with a mermaid costume.

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    Haunted Forest

    Be the talk of the Halloween party after showing off this super-detailed (and spooky!) ghost nail art.

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    Lightning Storm

    This matte gel manicure with silver lightning detailing is the perfect Halloween design for X-Men's Storm.

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    Foggy White

    A pearlescent, off-white shade (like Nailtopia in Sunday Funday) feels eerily reminiscent of a cloudy, cold October night.

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    Red Outlines

    Start with a bright red base and layer a dark burgundy shade on top so just a sliver of red peeks out at the cuticle. (Need recs? We've got tons.)

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    Bloodshot Eyes

    Classic Halloween nails? Or a commentary on doomscrolling Twitter in 2024? You choose!

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    Negative Space

    A clean inverted moon with a bright orange base? So cool. A copper stud in the center? Even cooler.

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    Phases of the Moon

    Kinda witchy, kinda werewolf-y, all kinds of cool.

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    Moody Ruby

    A shimmering finish adds a cool twist to a fall classic. 

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    Candy Corn Tips 

    For a nonliteral take on candy corn, paint different nails in shades or orange, yellow, and white. Pops of gold and black keep things interesting. 

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    Blood-Red Edges

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    Stitched Tips

    If you're looking for a more minimalist version of stitched tips, here it is. Just trace a line of black along the edge of your nail, dip a toothpick into remover, and use it to create tiny cutouts. 

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    Skulls and Stripes

    It's not a Halloween nails gallery without at least one reference to Beetlejuice or Jack.

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    3D Eyes

    Okay, so these realistic eyes may be a little ambitious to attempt at home, but they're so creepy we had to include. 

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    Classic Black

    Black polish is always cool, but it's especially fitting for the Halloween season. Go with an extra-glossy formula like OPI Infinite Shine for the most impact.

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    Moonlight Nails

    Another cool take on witch nails.

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    Black Cats

    Lucky or unlucky, they're pretty cute.

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    Blood Drip

    A single blood drip on nude nails is just creepy enough (and surprisingly realistic). 

Written by Glamour Staff
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