21 Halloween Nail Art Ideas

Calling all Ghostbusters fans! These green slime nails are the perfect nod to the “little spud” made of 100% ectoplasm.

Instead of kitschy pumpkin patch nails, we love these dainty amber pumpkins from Hollywood nail stylist Hang Nguyen. The effect is reminiscent of a high-fashion tortoiseshell and creates a super luxe look.

Tap into the chill of a brisk autumn evening with this black-as-night celestial design. Nail decals (sometimes called nail tattoos or vinyl) make tiny designs like this so much easier than painting. Just make sure you have tweezers handy for lifting and placing designs.

This sinister scene from nail artist Jane Safarian looks incredibly chic with pale pink stiletto nails. The blood effect seems to defy gravity by dripping up from the base of the nail bed. Alternatively, you could paint the blood as French tips with the drip coming down the nail.