Looking for some amazing Halloween nail inspiration? You’ve come to the right place. We’ve pulled together 20+ frighteningly easy ideas for Halloween nails that will delight all ages — from cute and simple to properly spooky.
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Take a look at these amazing ideas for a fang-tastic manicure! From ghosts to pumpkins, and spiders to slime, you’ll find the perfect finishing touch for your Halloween costume, as well as lots of ideas for fun with the kids.
All you need to create these Halloween nails is a variety of nail polish colours, some fine-point paintbrushes, nail varnish remover, and a nail art ball tip tool (easily found online).
Be sure to let us know in the comments which one is your favourite!
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Easy Halloween Nails
Freaky Frankenstein
Creating this look could not be easier — and Miss Jen Fabulous has a video tutorial to show you how to perfect this look (and a few others).
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Mummies of the Mausoleum
These spooky mummies by Adventures in Acetone are far from gruesome — in fact, they’re pretty cute!
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Eerie Eyes
These spooky nails from Miss Jen Fabulous are simple but highly effective, and perfect for kids too.
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Swamp Monster
Spooky swamp monster nails are perfect for eerie Halloween style! Check out the tutorial from Elleandish and create your own little monsters.
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Creepy Colours
If swamp creatures and ghouls aren’t for you, why not try some Halloween colour combos, like this marbled creation from Mucking Fusser.
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Witches’ Hats
Perfect for little witches! You can create this look easily at home with this tutorial from Nailed It NZ.
Someone’s Watching You…
Seriously spooky! We love this look from AMC Polish that’s both glam and terrifying at the same time.
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Scream-tastic
Taking inspiration from the Scream movies, these nails from JauntyJuli are terrifyingly good!
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Candy Corn Drips
Adventures in Acetone created this spooky candy corn nail art idea that actually looks like it’s dripping!
A Ghoulish Mix
Several spooky Halloween looks in one quick tutorial from Elleandish — and no tools required!
Spellbinding Spots
Filed & Styled kept it incredibly simple, but very impactful, with an orange and black spotty combo.
Pumpkin Picking
This is such a fun, seasonal look — and easily achieved thanks to Lacquertude’s tips!
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Vampire Teeth
Absolutely terrifying! Miss Jen Fabulous manages to create a really scary vampire look that is hauntingly good.
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Glittery Webs
Eek! Polished Twins came up with this spider and web combo, using seasonal purple and black, with silver accents for added oomph!
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Bloody Brilliant
In this easy tutorial, Kelli Marissa actually creates two great Halloween looks — a Jack-o’-lantern with a gappy-toothed smile, and a crime-scene-style effect that will certainly spook!
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Jack Skellington
This Jack Skellington creation by QTPlace is an impactful monochrome idea to suit any age.
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Zombie Eyeballs
These bloodshot eyeballs are super creepy. Nailed It NZ definitely nailed the spooky factor with these ones!
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A Halloween Compilation
Why settle for one more idea when you could have ten? In this quick video tutorial, Cute Polish shows you how to create a whole range of Halloween nails perfect for adults and kids alike. We love the little incy wincy spider!
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do I need to create Halloween nail art at home?
Nothing fancy! A few nail polish colours in Halloween shades (black, orange, purple, white and red are great starting points), a fine-point paintbrush for detail work, nail varnish remover for tidying up mistakes, and a nail art ball tip tool for dots and small details. Most of these are inexpensive and easy to find online or in a pharmacy.
Are these Halloween nail designs suitable for kids?
Many of them are! Simpler looks — like witches’ hats, spotty combos, or the eerie eyes design — are great for kids to try themselves or with a bit of help. The more detailed designs, like the vampire teeth or bloody effects, are better suited to older kids, tweens, or adults who fancy a challenge.
How long will these Halloween nail looks last?
That depends on the polish used and how much everyday wear your hands get, but a well-applied design with a good top coat should easily see you through Halloween night and a few days either side.
What’s the easiest design to start with?
If you’re new to nail art, the spotty combo or the simple marbled colour looks are a great place to begin — no special tools required, just polish and a steady hand. Once you’re comfortable, you can work up to the more detailed designs like the mummies or Jack Skellington look.
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