13 Halloween Nail Art That You Need To Try
Our Halloween participation will never reach Heidi Klum-level craziness, but we like to keep it low-key festive. Let a themed manicure be your costume, because at least it doesn't involve fake blood or I-regret-everything glitter. From literal coffins to abstract candy corn, here are 13 spooky manicures to try this holiday.
![](https://hips.hearstapps.com/ell.h-cdn.co/assets/17/29/elle-halloween-nail-designs-hannah.jpg?crop=1xw:1.0xh;center,top&resize=480:*)
If you can't decide on a Halloween motif, dedicate each nail to multiple styles with this all-encompassing design.
Design by @hannahroxit
Coffin Nails![](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK9ehfiU1AJTWHX8MoU6rkCfBj2uXBDP0E99xUZQWhOB2afU7IyouQvnCEA0qZb4SyS4NDKfNTbSiT8XPJtbPsowa7XWfBYJYX_-u1X7-xR6SbjvMQ7pnj5uYn5Ea8H3R3eAYbVy_p4Zo/s1600/elle-halloween-nail-designs-nail-unistella.jpg)
Take the coffin nail trend literally with, well, coffins. After shaping your edge, paint your nail black. Once dry add a gold outline and a detail to the center.
Design by @nail_unistella
Dia de los Muertos![](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQchaTw3YXJ3smRuYHdGbl69Wm8y4u1Yi5vhUPnzj6wjafeg8iaSCG41FPSCkCD6lPopWy1pni_CHTCtyCYWOQTY_geSTuu9YaLQxczesntRL60KYvPYv4Qvx-wnwhwZuXc3hjqON6ctw/s1600/elle-halloween-nail-designs-lena-dia.jpg)
We've discussed our exhaustion of Dia de los Muertos face paint, but as a nail design? We're still down. Start with a white base, then add flowers for the eyes. Once dry and the finishing details in black.
Design by @lenareitz
Black Cat![](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdGanrBcLp61GcLTEGLXavQtKTATRnSHXgDWXW2y3t4K0Huip2WdO2_EnePxC3phCfspJ4Xw18seyXhhwjXJ3F0vq168c4F5odZPwhkypYytDCVKOLWVctOEYKyvGMmrFeei401DrAk34/s1600/elle-halloween-nail-designs-lena-cat.jpg)
Black cats are a bad omen, but they're pretty adorable as a Halloween nail. Give each nail a peekaboo kitten from different sides of your nail for a fun look.
Design by @lenareitz
Killer Knives
![](https://hips.hearstapps.com/ell.h-cdn.co/assets/17/29/elle-halloween-nail-designs-mei.jpg?crop=1xw:1.0xh;center,top&resize=480:*)
Have horror film at your fingertips with this killer look. You'll need clear falsies, then paint on each knife in silver and black.
Design by @nailsbymei
![](https://hips.hearstapps.com/ell.h-cdn.co/assets/17/29/1024x972/elle-halloween-nail-designs-flowidity.jpg?resize=480:*)
A slithering snake is a nightmare to most but it makes for a really chill nail design. Start with a clear coat. Once dry, paint a continuing, wavy streak in red across your hand. Detail the snake's design with white and black, then finish it with a topcoat.
Design by @flowidity108
Moon Phases
![](https://hips.hearstapps.com/ell.h-cdn.co/assets/17/29/elle-halloween-nail-designs-alicia.jpg?crop=1xw:1.0xh;center,top&resize=480:*)
From waxing crescent to waning gibbous, paint each stage of the moon for each nail. To get the moon's irregular texture, try a small-scale version of water marbling using a wet cotton swab to dab the gray polish.
Design by @aliciatnails
Minimalist Moons
![](https://hips.hearstapps.com/ell.h-cdn.co/assets/17/29/elle-halloween-nail-designs-theeditorialnail.jpg?crop=1xw:1.0xh;center,top&resize=480:*)
If you're more into minimalism, try this nude half-moon design. It's an understated Halloween nail you can wear well into November.
Design by @theeditorialnail
![](https://hips.hearstapps.com/ell.h-cdn.co/assets/17/29/elle-halloween-nail-designs-jin.jpg?crop=1xw:1.0xh;center,top&resize=480:*)
Mix the marbling technique with a pumpkin hue for a abstract ghost vibe.
Design by @jinsoon
Negative Ghosts
![](https://hips.hearstapps.com/ell.h-cdn.co/assets/17/29/elle-halloween-nail-designs-cass.jpg?crop=1xw:1.0xh;center,top&resize=480:*)
Or take ghosts literally with this adorable outline. Start with a clear base, then paint the ghost shape in leaving the half moon of your nail bare. Add the eyes and mouth details in black, then seal it with a topcoat.
Design by @cassmariebeauty
Abstract Candy Corn
![](https://hips.hearstapps.com/ell.h-cdn.co/assets/17/29/elle-halloween-nail-designs-paintbox.jpg?crop=1xw:1.0xh;center,top&resize=480:*)
Candy corn sucks, but its orange, yellow and white color combo can provide you with a inspired, abstract design like this.
Design by @paintboxnails
Beetlejuice Stripes
![](https://hips.hearstapps.com/ell.h-cdn.co/assets/17/29/elle-halloween-nail-designs-natalie.jpg?crop=1xw:1.0xh;center,top&resize=480:*)
Black and white stripes will always remind us of Tim Burton. Paired with bright orange nail polish makes it a graphic, seasonal nail.
Design by @nataliepavloskinails
Ombre Pumpkin
![](https://hips.hearstapps.com/ell.h-cdn.co/assets/17/29/elle-halloween-nail-designs-troudelapin.jpg?crop=1xw:1.0xh;center,top&resize=480:*)
The ombre nail trend is still going strong for Halloween 2017, and this sherbet color duo is just right.
Design by @troudelapin
Alternating Motifs
![](https://hips.hearstapps.com/ell.h-cdn.co/assets/17/29/elle-halloween-nail-designs-hannah.jpg?crop=1xw:1.0xh;center,top&resize=480:*)
If you can't decide on a Halloween motif, dedicate each nail to multiple styles with this all-encompassing design.
Design by @hannahroxit
Coffin Nails
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK9ehfiU1AJTWHX8MoU6rkCfBj2uXBDP0E99xUZQWhOB2afU7IyouQvnCEA0qZb4SyS4NDKfNTbSiT8XPJtbPsowa7XWfBYJYX_-u1X7-xR6SbjvMQ7pnj5uYn5Ea8H3R3eAYbVy_p4Zo/s1600/elle-halloween-nail-designs-nail-unistella.jpg)
Take the coffin nail trend literally with, well, coffins. After shaping your edge, paint your nail black. Once dry add a gold outline and a detail to the center.
Design by @nail_unistella
Dia de los Muertos
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQchaTw3YXJ3smRuYHdGbl69Wm8y4u1Yi5vhUPnzj6wjafeg8iaSCG41FPSCkCD6lPopWy1pni_CHTCtyCYWOQTY_geSTuu9YaLQxczesntRL60KYvPYv4Qvx-wnwhwZuXc3hjqON6ctw/s1600/elle-halloween-nail-designs-lena-dia.jpg)
We've discussed our exhaustion of Dia de los Muertos face paint, but as a nail design? We're still down. Start with a white base, then add flowers for the eyes. Once dry and the finishing details in black.
Design by @lenareitz
Black Cat
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdGanrBcLp61GcLTEGLXavQtKTATRnSHXgDWXW2y3t4K0Huip2WdO2_EnePxC3phCfspJ4Xw18seyXhhwjXJ3F0vq168c4F5odZPwhkypYytDCVKOLWVctOEYKyvGMmrFeei401DrAk34/s1600/elle-halloween-nail-designs-lena-cat.jpg)
Black cats are a bad omen, but they're pretty adorable as a Halloween nail. Give each nail a peekaboo kitten from different sides of your nail for a fun look.
Design by @lenareitz
Killer Knives
![](https://hips.hearstapps.com/ell.h-cdn.co/assets/17/29/elle-halloween-nail-designs-mei.jpg?crop=1xw:1.0xh;center,top&resize=480:*)
Have horror film at your fingertips with this killer look. You'll need clear falsies, then paint on each knife in silver and black.
Design by @nailsbymei
Slithering Snake
![](https://hips.hearstapps.com/ell.h-cdn.co/assets/17/29/1024x972/elle-halloween-nail-designs-flowidity.jpg?resize=480:*)
A slithering snake is a nightmare to most but it makes for a really chill nail design. Start with a clear coat. Once dry, paint a continuing, wavy streak in red across your hand. Detail the snake's design with white and black, then finish it with a topcoat.
Design by @flowidity108
Moon Phases
![](https://hips.hearstapps.com/ell.h-cdn.co/assets/17/29/elle-halloween-nail-designs-alicia.jpg?crop=1xw:1.0xh;center,top&resize=480:*)
From waxing crescent to waning gibbous, paint each stage of the moon for each nail. To get the moon's irregular texture, try a small-scale version of water marbling using a wet cotton swab to dab the gray polish.
Design by @aliciatnails
Minimalist Moons
![](https://hips.hearstapps.com/ell.h-cdn.co/assets/17/29/elle-halloween-nail-designs-theeditorialnail.jpg?crop=1xw:1.0xh;center,top&resize=480:*)
If you're more into minimalism, try this nude half-moon design. It's an understated Halloween nail you can wear well into November.
Design by @theeditorialnail
Swirling Ghost
![](https://hips.hearstapps.com/ell.h-cdn.co/assets/17/29/elle-halloween-nail-designs-jin.jpg?crop=1xw:1.0xh;center,top&resize=480:*)
Mix the marbling technique with a pumpkin hue for a abstract ghost vibe.
Design by @jinsoon
Negative Ghosts
![](https://hips.hearstapps.com/ell.h-cdn.co/assets/17/29/elle-halloween-nail-designs-cass.jpg?crop=1xw:1.0xh;center,top&resize=480:*)
Or take ghosts literally with this adorable outline. Start with a clear base, then paint the ghost shape in leaving the half moon of your nail bare. Add the eyes and mouth details in black, then seal it with a topcoat.
Design by @cassmariebeauty
Abstract Candy Corn
![](https://hips.hearstapps.com/ell.h-cdn.co/assets/17/29/elle-halloween-nail-designs-paintbox.jpg?crop=1xw:1.0xh;center,top&resize=480:*)
Candy corn sucks, but its orange, yellow and white color combo can provide you with a inspired, abstract design like this.
Design by @paintboxnails
Beetlejuice Stripes
![](https://hips.hearstapps.com/ell.h-cdn.co/assets/17/29/elle-halloween-nail-designs-natalie.jpg?crop=1xw:1.0xh;center,top&resize=480:*)
Black and white stripes will always remind us of Tim Burton. Paired with bright orange nail polish makes it a graphic, seasonal nail.
Design by @nataliepavloskinails
Ombre Pumpkin
![](https://hips.hearstapps.com/ell.h-cdn.co/assets/17/29/elle-halloween-nail-designs-troudelapin.jpg?crop=1xw:1.0xh;center,top&resize=480:*)
The ombre nail trend is still going strong for Halloween 2017, and this sherbet color duo is just right.
Design by @troudelapin
Lots of Love!!!
XOXO
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