17 Halloween Manicures That Are Spookily Stylish

Bold Halloween Nails

These gorgeous red Halloween nails, posted by Instagram user @kimberleykitty, show that there are so many more ways to use the color red on this holiday than just fake blood. We love the creative use of red as a background for the spiderweb, as well as the darker tips that call to mind a particularly spooky-looking French manicure. It's also impressive that these webs actually feature a couple different spiders, presumably on the hunt for a nice Halloween dinner. We've got to tell you, seeing cobwebs like these in real life certainly makes us glad that we're not flies!

Eye-Catching Halloween Nails

This beautiful Halloween manicure, posted by Instagram user @sarana_nails, proves that you don't have to use a pumpkin or ghost design to look fabulously festive for the holiday. The eye, lips, and the fantastic patterns come together to make truly unique and intriguing Halloween nails. Press on a few gorgeous jewels and it takes the whole look to a completely new level. We can't ignore the gorgeous blend of different colors in the background either, especially when there's so much shine involved. Let's just say that this whole manicure altogether is truly a "sight for sore eyes" — in the absolute best way possible.

Glamorous Halloween Nails

This beautiful photo, posted by Instagram user @thecolorpink, has a few fabulous hidden details you might have missed the first time looking at those Halloween nails. Spiderwebs make a striking appearance on a couple of nails, while gems and sparkles adorn others. Combined, these artistic elements come together to create a true Halloween masterpiece. Isn't that incredible that it could happen on someone's nails? Take a close look at every single one and you're bound to be amazed by the hard work that must have gone into each tiny creation — especially those two fabulous pumpkin designs!

Cute Halloween Nails

Who would've guessed that candy corn nail could be so adorable in cartoon form? This lovely manicure, shared by Instagram user @sensationails4u, proves that sweets like candy corn can make the perfect nail design for the holiday. As if the three background colors didn't look perfect enough on these Halloween nails, acrylic black paint comes in serious handy to create those hilarious little facial expressions. We're in awe of how flawlessly the faces fit the color scheme, yet they all look so different in fun, distinct ways. Is it just us, or do the expressions on these candy corn nail designs remind of of ourselves when we get excited about eating holiday treats? We thought they looked familiar!

Chic Halloween Nails

Despite the over-the-top nature of the holiday, you don't need to make your Halloween nails crowded with designs and different colors if you don't want to. This lovely manicure, posted by Instagram user @nailexia, proves that a more minimalist design can be just as delightful as a busier one. It can also be just as exquisite and beautiful — don't those pieces of the cobwebs appear to fit perfectly together across all the nails? If you ask us, not even a real spider could do such a magnificent job. It certainly puts us in a mood to put up some new spooky decor around the house this year — let's just hope our cobwebs look as striking as this spiderweb nails design!

3-D Halloween Nails

These beautiful Halloween pointy nails, posted by Instagram user @fificrossnails, boast a fabulous orange color and some seriously impressive 3-D art. It's hard to imagine the time and effort that must have gone into putting this whole look together, especially since the adorable art pieces were made by hand. But we're pretty sure that these jaw-dropping results just had to be worth all the hard work. We've seen quite a lot of 3-D nail art, but we have to say that this is a truly creative way to liven up Halloween nails. Pumpkin faces make this manicure a perfect statement piece for any Halloween costume you end up wearing this year. Don't they remind you of adorable cartoon characters?

Colorful Halloween Nails

These Halloween nails, shared by Instagram user @sabrinathetennailwitch, offer a fantastic variety of designs. From a jack-o'-lantern to a black cat with a spiderweb, this is one manicure chock-full of Halloween nails ideas and designs. It basically has something to offer for all fans of the holiday, no matter what their favorite decoration is. Even more impressive? You might confuse these designs for being the Halloween nails' decals — but they've all been painted on totally freehand by this talented artist! On top of that, the designs are so bright and colorful that we're sure they would absolutely delight kids and kids-at-heart alike.

Beautiful Halloween Nails

This intricate Halloween nail art, posted by Instagram user @charm.nails, is perfect for anyone who loves to get creative with her manicures and think outside the box with what colors and drawings to use. From the ghost to the cobwebs, these Halloween nails' art reminds us more of a fabulous mosaic than a beauty treatment. Even better — it's not just the foreground of these nails that looks spectacular. We simply can't get enough of the shimmery shades in the background of the images — so pretty! With those gorgeous colors blending together amidst the art, these are certainly no average Halloween ombré nails, that's for sure.

Creative Halloween Nails

Halloween designs on nails can certainly be tricky to do, especially if you want to stick to a specific theme on every nail without painting the same image for each one. This fabulous Frankenstein nail art, shared by Instagram user @samtasticnails, is a flawless example on how to do it right. The little patches are wonderful for this manicure, and the color scheme fits so perfectly that it's almost like a miniature version of the actual character. In fact, this Frankenstein nail design might even be some fun costume inspiration for an easy Halloween costume for a child or grandchild of yours that loves Halloween — or the colors green, orange, and purple!

Fashionable Halloween Nails

There's great power in a stamping plate for nails, and this gorgeous Halloween manicure, shared by Instagram user @mettedamgaardpedersen, is the perfect evidence of that. We love the fabulous designs of the scarecrow, the cemetary, the creepy-looking tree, and all the bats flying around. It practically sets the scene for a scary movie right on someone's nails! But with pretty colors like pink and purple making an appearance, it seems more and more like a spooky fashion statement — and we're loving it. Naturally, the shiny silver color in all the details certainly doesn't hurt. It's too gorgeous for words!

Daring Halloween Nails

With colors as bold as these eye-popping green shades, these Halloween nails are certainly not for the faint of heart. Shared by Instagram user @deadlynails, this photo is a perfect example of how a couple different variations of a green alone can be utterly striking — even without more intricate designs. This would be the perfect addition to any costume that doesn't have a lot of color in it, or an outfit that emphasized green over all other colors. Just make sure you're prepared for jaws to drop whenever you give people a close-up look of these claws. 

Stunning Halloween Nails

Isn't it impressive how every nail in this manicure shares a similarly gorgeous shaded background but boasts a totally unique image? This gorgeous Halloween nail art, shared by Instagram user @samtasticnails, is a beautiful choice for the holiday. But we think it's also a great choice for anyone who wants to don a Halloween manicure before the holiday starts. The thrilling designs of witch nail art are a wonderful way to warm yourself up for any festive event ahead of time. Who wouldn't be excited when looking down at such a fantastic set of these Halloween nail decorations? They're terrifyingly terrific!

Artistic Halloween Nails

Have you ever seen a Halloween manicure with so many colors? Including the typical orange and black along with pink, green, blue, yellow, and red, Halloween nails like these can be just as cheerful and bright as manicures for other holidays and special occasions. This photo, shared by Instagram user @gidwaney, is all the proof you need. To up the ante even further on these wonderful Halloween nails, ghosts float around in a wide variety of shades, and tiny printed words even make an appearance. The overall look makes us feel like we're already trick-or-treating — and we love it!

Easy Halloween Nails

Nail artist Savannah Walker explains how to do these adorable and easy Halloween nails step-by-step in the instructions below.

1. Paint on two coats of orange polish,
2. Dip various-sized dotting tools into purple polish, white polish, and black polish; dot them on the nail. Let dry. Seal with clear top coat.

See more of Savannah's work on her Instagram page, @sweetandsavvynails.

Simple Halloween Ghost Nail Art

Savannah Walker shares yet another fun and simple Halloween nail design for the holiday, focusing on playful ghouls this time around.

1. Apply two coats of purple polish onto the nail; let dry.
2. Draw the silhouette of a ghost along the tip of the nail using white polish, fill in and let dry.
3. Dip a medium-sized dotting tool into black polish. Use the tool to create the eyes for each ghost, then outline the mouth of each ghost and fill in. Let dry, then seal with clear top coat.

See more of Savannah's work on her Instagram page, @sweetandsavvynails.

Halloween Bat Nail Art

Nail artist Pattie Yankee came up with this adorable bat nail design that's perfect for the Halloween season. The best part? The steps are super easy to follow.

1. Swipe on two coats of purple polish; let dry.
2. Dip a striper brush into black polish and draw the outline of a bat head and wings along the tip of the nail; fill in and let dry. 
3. Dip a medium-sized dotting tool in white polish and dab on the whites of eyes; let dry. Then dip a small dotting tool into black polish to create pupils. Let dry, then seal with clear top coat.

See more of Pattie's work on her Instagram page, @pattieyankee.

Halloween Cat Nail Art

Pattie Yankee also came up with this cute Halloween cat silhouette nail design that you can do for yourself right at home.

1. Swipe on two coats of orange polish; let dry. 
2. Draw the outline of a cat head along the nail’s tip using a striper brush dipped in black polish; fill in. 
3. Once dry, dip a dotting tool into white polish and draw almond-shaped eyes; let dry. Then dip a dotting tool into black polish and add pupils to each eye. Let dry, then seal with clear top coat.

See more of Pattie's work on her Instagram page, @pattieyankee.

Whether you mix and match them all or wear just one, these manicures will add spooky whimsy to any style this Halloween!