25 Halloween Manicures You Need to See (and Try) This Month

If there's one thing you should know about me, it's that I always have a manicure. I consider the perfect manicure the ultimate accessory to complete any look. That's why every Halloween, I opt for Halloween nail art to infuse a little bit of the season's feelings into my nails. 

Whether you're a die-hard Halloween fan or you just want to give a nod to the holiday, there are tons of nail designs out there to give you major mani inspo. From ghosts to realistic-looking eyes, keep reading for the best Halloween nail art to try this season.

Creepy cat eyes are complemented by fake blood and sparkles. 

The best part of these nails are how subtly offputting they are—these black lines kind of look like menacing tentacles.

Go for something fun without being scary by trying an orange-and-black checkerboard design.

These spooky nails will make you want to scream. 

Slithering snakes and evil eyes will be sure to get you in the Halloween spirit.

Creepy black drip designs on neon-green nails are perfect for spooky season.

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Pumpkins, bats, cobwebs, and ghosts get a cute makeover in this black-and-white mani.

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Spiderwebs on your nails are edgy but still subtle.

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Put a twist on a simple black mani by adding an accent nail or two in an oozing design.

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Tiny hearts keep this manicure sweet.

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Show your love of candy corn with this orange-hued mani.

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With ghosts that capture the entire range of emotions, you'll have the most curated Halloween manicure out there.

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A mattifying top coat helps give this otherwise simple manicure a bit more edge. 

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Small ghosts are an adorable way to get into the Halloween spirit.

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Black cats, ghosts, and starry skies make this manicure look mystical.

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One tiny pumpkin design on an accent nail is a subtle nod to the holiday.

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Pay homage to spooky night skies with this twist on a French manicure. 

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Neon-green slime is the ultimate Halloween look.

With eyes this realistic on your fingertips, you won't even need a Halloween costume.

Delicate Halloween designs are a barely there way to add some spirit to your nails.

What's more spooky than yellow creature's eyes?

Go minimal with one dainty blood drip on otherwise nude nails.

Ultra-pointy nails are fit for a witch.

Starry skies are the perfect way to pay homage to all things that go bump in the night. 

Python nails are chic but still spooky.