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Incredible Halloween nail art looks to try this spooky season

From freaky to femme

By Delaney Loane

Digital Beauty Editor / October 13 2023

Considering Halloween is a holiday built around hoarding candy, it's pretty damn impressive that anything else would even make the list of reasons why we love it.

But TBH, it's the bold beauty looks we get to embrace every October that keep us looking forward to spooky season for more than just the treats. Because while your lolly stash rarely lasts longer than a night, a solid nail art shot lives forever.

So if you're looking for the perfect nail look to complement your creatively kooky Halloween makeup look, we've rounded up some that are bound to get you in the spirit...

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The Halloween staples (ghosts, pumpkins, stars, etc.) layered over a frosty matte nude.

Image via: @thenaildetails

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Embrace your inner witch with a mix of snakes, stars, crescent moons and chrome.

Image credit: @nail.brat

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Why not attempt this Hocus Pocus mani while watching the flick again for the zillionth time? All in the name of research, of course.

Image via: @amyelainenails

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Do you like scary movies? This set is perfect for the Scream girlies. We didn't know Ghost Face could look so cute.

Image credit: @triggrfingers

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'Boo' designs don't need to be black and white; this neon and metallic mix is (ironically, considering the ghostly theme) giving us life.

Image via: @getnailedbristol

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We love a movie-inspired mani moment, and these The Nightmare Before Christmas nails are next-level.

Image via: @tengoku_nails

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Keep it chic and minimal with a bat wing reverse Frenchie.

Image credit: @m.o.n.a.j

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Spiders IRL? Not ideal. But a spooky spider manicure is always welcome.

Image via: @tiffanyyjoness

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Orange nails and ghost designs for Halloween? Groundbreaking, we know. But hey, it's a classic combo for good reason.

Image via: @zoeyglee_nails

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Got serious skills or a stellar nail artist on your side? This astrology-inspired aesthetic is downright divine.

Image via: @gaudyoctopus

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Calling all Stranger Things fans! This Vecna-inspired design makes for the perfect spooky season accessory.

Image credit: @apapachodearte

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Looking for a set that transitions effortlessly from Halloween to Christmas? A bedazzled pumpkin spice French tips will do just that.

Image credit: @samrosenails

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Or go for the quintessential spooky season colour combo: orange, green and purple (with a Frankenstein face thrown in for good measure).

Image via: @rainbownailed

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Halloween but make it cute. Pastels and vibrant pops of pink and purple will transform even the spookiest of nails into a Barbie-approved masterpiece.

Image credit: @mynailgirl_emily

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Spice up the classic ombre black to red with transparent smokey tips – and we can never say no to a black and white accent nail

Image credit: @triggrfingers

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Want to keep things spooky and yet still subtle? Go for ghost designs atop a classic neutral.

Image via: @alh.nails

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Short nails more your style? Stick to minimalist fine-line designs and a black-and-white colourway – there's no way you can go wrong.

Main image: @nailart.bycaroline

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Nobody does spooky season like Scooby and the gang, so why not create this vibe in the name of nostalgia?

Image via: @naileditbeauty

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It's black cat szn. And we can see our girl Taylor Swift absolutely rocking this set (with corresponding album colours, obvi).

Image credit: @daily_charme

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Not afraid of a little gore? You can never go wrong with blood-splattered French tips.

Image credit: @chaunlegend

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This autumn-hued set is the perfect mix of spooky and chic, and has us craving a pumpkin spice latte stat.

Image credit: @naileditbeauty

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Nothing says 'spooky season' quite like a ghoulish green and monochrome set.

Image credit: @_nailzbygrace_

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We never thought we'd want bejeweled spiders hanging off our fingers, but now we do. As for the colour palette of this set? We're absolutely swooning.

Image credit: @ales.nail.artistry

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Keep it simple (but still spooky) with a web-adorned Frenchie set.

Image credit: @nylove_nail

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Jack-o-lanterns are a little hard to find here in Aus, but adding some mini pumpkin heads to your claws is the perfect way to spook up your life.

Image credit: @naileditbeauty