As a kid, I showed up to school on Halloween covered in spiderweb eyeliner and whatever press-on nails I could find at the store. It was a day to go all out. And I still feel that way as an adult; although my corporate office might not be the place for face paint and extra-long eyeball-adorned Halloween nails.
Instead, I opt for a more minimalist nail design to celebrate the season. Soft colors, fine lines, simple French tips—there’s a way to make all of your favorite nail looks a little spookier for October. Need a few ideas to take to the salon?
Peek below at my favorites, from simple cat-eye designs to witchy accents and more. Start with a chrome base, then ask for these teeny bats all over your nails (decals work super well here too). Cat-eye has been a nail trend for a while, but it really works for spooky season.
Opt for any colors you like, but you get Halloween bonus points if it’s red, black, orange, or green. If your vibe is a little more spooky, these blood-drip nails do the trick without looking too theatrical. You wouldn’t guess from a quick glance that these are Halloween themed, which makes them perfect for wearing into November too.
But the teeny silver swords (paired with a single rhinestone) feel very Joan of Arc. If Casper the Friendly Ghost was a nail design, it’d be this. These lil guys aren’t spooky, but they’re so damn cute.
Two lil eyeballs make these glazed donut nails a bit more festive. Gemstone nails were one of the biggest nail trends of 2026, and they might look even better with your Halloween mani. These adorable spiders actually look kinda chic with the glitzy rhinestones attached.
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