These 35 Halloween Art Design Ideas Are Seriously Spellbinding

Kelsey Pelzer

Sat, October 28, 2023 at 3:39 PM UTC

4 min read

Halloween nail art

With Halloween quickly approaching, there's a lot of pressure to find the perfect look for that one spook-tacular day. Whether you're going out solo , as a couple , or with a group , you can be sure to be asked "what you're going to be" plenty of times by others. For those of us who either prefer to stay in, or wish that Halloween went on forever, it's no surprise that we're left wondering about what other opportunities there might be to celebrate throughout this whole week. That's where Halloween nail art comes in!

Halloween nail art is the perfect solution to (trick or) treat yourself before Oct. 31. Whether you feature an infamously freaky flick, go for a colorful candy theme, or opt for a classic look with a twist, you honestly can't go wrong.

Not sure what kind of style you'd be into? Sick of seeing what seems like the same ole' holiday inspo? Well, get ready to (nail) file these ideas away for your upcoming trip to the salon—we're certain we have your (mani)cure!

35 Halloween Nail Art Ideas

<p>@nailsbyalenaj</p><p>This lovely, lacquered look by <a href= — @nailsbyalenaj

This lovely, lacquered look by @nailsbyalenaj is echoing our eager impatience!

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<p>@cutenailstudio</p><p><a href= — @cutenailstudio

@cutenailstudio knows that all work and no play make for a dull nail display!

<p>@jessikapixie</p><p>We're howling for <a href= — @jessikapixie

We're howling for @jessikapixie 's marvelous midnight mani!

<p>@thalyanails</p><p>Gawrsh, <a href= — @thalyanails

Gawrsh, @thalyanails really brought major Halloween magic to Mickey and friends!

<p>@pinkieorlando</p><p><a href= — @pinkieorlando

@pinkieorlando has made dreams *and* nightmares come true with this hauntingly bold beauty!

<p>@garritaspalasnenas</p><p><a href= — @garritaspalasnenas

@garritaspalasnenas shows how low-key zombie claws can totally up your scare-factor!

<p>@nailsbyalenaj</p><p><a href= — @nailsbyalenaj

@nailsbyalenaj totally got away with this *Scooby-Doo* style, even in spite of those meddling kids!

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<p>@snowwhitequ33nnails</p><p>Lunar or lunula? We give this look from <a href= — @snowwhitequ33nnails

Lunar or lunula? We give this look from @snowwhitequ33nnails two thumbs up!

<p>@cutenailstudio</p><p>There are only treats here with <a href= — @cutenailstudio

There are only treats here with @cutenailstudio 's adorable designs!

<p>@thalyanails</p><p>In this epic face-off of Disney evil, <a href= — @thalyanails

In this epic face-off of Disney evil, @thalyanails is the true winner!

<p>@cutenailstudio</p><p>We're dead certain that Pennywise is anything but scary when it comes to <a href= — @cutenailstudio

We're dead certain that Pennywise is anything but scary when it comes to @cutenailstudio 's creativity!

<p>@jessikapixie</p><p><a href= — @jessikapixie

@jessikapixie shows how festive fingers can be full of charm and fun!

<p>@nailz_by_dev</p><p>We're thrilled to be checking in for <a href= — @nailz_by_dev

We're thrilled to be checking in for @nailz_by_dev 's talented *Hotel Transylvania* design!

<p>@nailartbysig</p><p>Gotta hand it to <a href= — @nailartbysig

Gotta hand it to @nailartbysig , whose classy look still has a pop of creepy-crawly surprise!

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<p>@pippypolish</p><p>Even if you're superstitious, wouldn't you still love to have these black cats by <a href= — @pippypolish

Even if you're superstitious, wouldn't you still love to have these black cats by @pippypolish cross your path?

<p>@sweetandsavvynails</p><p>Twitch your nose a couple of times if <a href= — @sweetandsavvynails

Twitch your nose a couple of times if @sweetandsavvynails has you carried away!

<p>@thalyanails</p><p>Going to great lengths, <a href= — @thalyanails

Going to great lengths, @thalyanails has created a look Jack Skellington would be proud of!

<p>@jessikapixie</p><p>Even with a night and day difference between <a href= — @jessikapixie

Even with a night and day difference between @jessikapixie 's nails, there's no doubt they're dangerously delightful!

<p>@nailz_by_dev</p><p>This witchy wonder by <a href= — @nailz_by_dev

This witchy wonder by @nailz_by_dev has us wishing we were a part of the Sanderson sisters!

<p>@pippypolish</p><p><a href= — @pippypolish

@pippypolish 's super-cute spideys are shaping up to be a holiday nail staple!

<p>@xthenailfilesx</p><p>These subtle tips from <a href= — @xthenailfilesx

These subtle tips from @xthenailfilesx can complete any kitty costume, or make a statement on their own right meow!

<p>@sweetandsavvynails</p><p>Who says you need other people for a group costume? <a href= — @sweetandsavvynails

Who says you need other people for a group costume? @sweetandsavvynails shows how to bring Alice and the rest of the group to you!

<p>@xthenailfilesx</p><p>Putting the — @xthenailfilesx

Putting the "ace" in acetone, @xthenailfilesx 's eye for detail has us blown away!

<p>@snowwhitequ33nnails</p><p>This mani by <a href= — @snowwhitequ33nnails

This mani by @snowwhitequ33nnails would match perfectly with a certain type of seasonal beverage—you know the one?

<p>@donna_cao</p><p>Every day can be Wednesday with <a href= — @donna_cao

Every day can be Wednesday with @donna_cao 's "altogether ooky" portraits!

<p>@nailartbysig</p><p>Serving up a (nail) plate of sweetness, <a href= — @nailartbysig

Serving up a (nail) plate of sweetness, @nailartbysig has us craving handfuls of candy corn!

<p>@nailsbyalenaj</p><p>Who needs to visit a pumpkin patch when you can have one right at your fingertips, like <a href= — @nailsbyalenaj

Who needs to visit a pumpkin patch when you can have one right at your fingertips, like @nailsbyalenaj ?

<p>@jauntyjuli</p><p>This Slenderman-inspired look from <a href= — @jauntyjuli

This Slenderman-inspired look from @jauntyjuli is inspiring us to stay in tonight (and paint our nails)!

<p>@alyssadidmynails</p><p>We can't be-leaf the beauty of <a href= — @alyssadidmynails

We can't be-leaf the beauty of @alyssadidmynails ' autumn aesthetic!

<p>@ricekittynails</p><p>Instead of — @ricekittynails

Instead of "Hello Kitty," this art from @ricekittynails screams, "Hello Pretty!"

<p>@jauntyjuli</p><p><a href= — @jauntyjuli

@jauntyjuli proves that Halloween nails go hand-in-hand with sweater weather!

<p>@alyssadidmynails</p><p>These classic monsters, featured by <a href= — @alyssadidmynails

These classic monsters, featured by @alyssadidmynails , have us begging for more!

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