13 Spooky Halloween Nail Designs That Are Cute, Creepy, and Totally DIY-able
Looking for spooky Halloween nail designs that are cute instead of cheesy, easy to recreate at home, and guaranteed to get compliments? You are in the right place.
Whether you are heading to a costume party, a pumpkin patch with your besties, or just sipping a PSL with the perfect fall manicure, this list has a look for every vibe. We mixed soft-spooky styles that work for the office with full-on dark glamour for the bold at heart — and every single one includes exactly what you will need plus simple steps to get there.
Below are 13 spooky Halloween nail designs you can bring to your nail tech or recreate yourself. Each includes exactly what you’ll need plus step-by-step instructions, so scroll through, screenshot your favorites, and get ready for the cutest nails of the season.
1. Soft Spooky Ghosts
The biggest Halloween nail trend right now is “soft spooky” — and this look is the reason why. A sheer nude-pink base keeps things grown-up and wearable, while tiny hand-painted ghosts with little dot eyes float across a couple of accent nails. A few scattered black bats finish the story without any costume-level drama.
This one looks adorable on shorter, natural nails and transitions perfectly from your workday to a party. Keep the ghosts small and you can wear this all month long.
What You’ll Need
- Sheer nude or blush pink polish
- White nail art polish or fine detail brush
- Black nail art pen or dotting tool
- Glossy top coat
How to Make
- Apply two thin coats of sheer nude polish and let dry completely.
- Paint a small wavy ghost shape on your ring fingers with white polish.
- Dot two tiny black eyes on each ghost.
- Add a few tiny black bat silhouettes on the remaining nails.
- Seal everything with a glossy top coat.