Finding the right nails this Halloween can tie any costume together. Whether it’s a long, dark stiletto set to pair for your witchy outfit or a velvet green manicure to complement your Princess Fiona fit. Either way, you’re bound to find some spooky inspo here.
Whenever you picture a witch, her nails are likely going to be black, pointy, and long, just like these scary stilettos. For a little more thrill, you can paint a thin red flame on your black talons or make it into a blood marble design to add a bit more depth to your spooky fit.
While most people like to go big on Halloween, you can opt for a minimal, yet elegant drippy blood design to pair with any costume of your choice, whether you’re going as a zombie, nurse, or vampire. It’s perfect for those who already have a neutral set, since all you have to do is drip some red to create the effect.
With these nails, you won’t even need a costume. They’re an ideal over-the-top manicure for those looking to embrace spooky season in all its glory. Add a “BOO!” on one of the nails, maybe a mini ghost on another, and tie it all together with the dark swirls mixed with pumpkin orange, and you’ve got a full-on Halloween nail look.
This chic manicure set will best fit a ghost, siren, or werewolf costume. It’s reminiscent of a hazy day, while painting some darkness at the edges to keep it bold for the season. It also resembles wisps of black smoke on a white canvas.
This velvety green set offers a slime-like appearance. The shiny look is called a cat-eye manicure. A nail tech will use magnetic nail polish to achieve it, by applying it then using a magnet to swirl around the metal particles in the polish.
If you’re rocking a skeleton costume, what better nail set would complement them than these x-ray bad boys. It’ll look like your nails are an x-ray screening the tips of your finger. It’s out-of-the-box and will match well with any other dark costume on your mind.
If you’re looking for dark, gothic, and vampy tones while remaining minimal, a solid dark cherry coat is perfect. It’s timeless and looks effortlessly elegant, not only for Halloween, but for the fall season. You can add extra length to your nails for a more dramatic look, or keep it short and round if you’re not used to long nails.
For those who prefer their Halloween with a side of cute, ghost-themed nails are a timeless classic. Create a soft, milky white as your base. Then, add a few ghosts peeking shyly from the side of a nail, one with a tiny “o” for a mouth in surprise, and a playful wispy tail. It’s a whimsical look that’s hauntingly delightful.
Channel your inner sorceress with a manicure that captures the essence of magic.
Start with a base of charcoal black, forest green, or a deep plum. Then, add a flaky top coat that shifts from purple to blue to green, a scattered holographic glitter, or a chrome powder in gunmetal gray. It’ll transform your nails into a celestial portal. Accent your nails with delicate moon phases and tiny stars.
The fortune-teller theme is rich with details. Think deep burgundies, royal purples, and gold accents. Nail art can feature intricate elements like eye-of-providence symbols (the all-seeing eye), celestial bodies (crescent moons and suns), and delicate mystic patterns. Alternatively, you can keep it simple with a chrome purple and wear lots of rings to complete the mystical costume.
A Halloween-themed French nail look might just be what you need if you’re not sure what to pick. You can incorporate black, pumpkin orange, and ghost white tips. Then, add a bunch of details, like a spiderweb, mini jack-o-lanterns, some spots, and a few ghosts hiding here and there.
The right set of nails can tie your Halloween costume together perfectly. For those going with a vampy or witchy look, you can’t go wrong with long and dark. Meanwhile, for those opting to go costume-free, these nails alone are just enough to get you into the spooky season’s spirit. Speaking of which, check out these costumes that took it to the highest level.
Loved the inspo in the article, lots of killer nails to get in the Halloween mood. 🎃 That said… if I were picking, I'd probably skip the full-on skeleton X-ray look (too crunchy for me) and go for something like the velvet swamp or witchy night for a hint of spooky without going full haunted house. Great visuals, though!
