Halloween nails don’t have to be over the top. If you’re looking for October nails with just a hint of spooky, these designs are your go-to. From eerie French tips to sly ghost accents, they’re perfect for adding a little Halloween magic to your look—without going kitsch mode.
1. Ghost Frenchies
Traditional French tips but with a twist—tiny, friendly ghosts popping out. Cute, simple, and just enough spook for those who like to keep it low-key.
2. Spider Design
If Morticia Addams went to a chic salon, this would be her pick. Nude base with delicate black spider accents—subtle yet spine-tingling.
3. Drip Accent
Blood-red drips over a nude base—it’s the vampire nail trend that screams spooky without going overboard. Perfect for a Halloween party or a vampy night out.
4. Stitch Frenchies
Clear nude nails with stitch-like black lines at the tips. Think Frankenstein’s monster but make it fashion. This is for the horror lovers who like their scares with a side of elegance.
5. Eyes in the Dark
Glossy black nails with tiny peeking eyes—minimalist and mysterious. Low effort, high impact, and perfectly eerie for Halloween.
6. Wicked Frenchies
Red French tips with a sneaky tail and horn accent. It’s like the devil in Prada made a nail appearance. Ideal for those who like their Halloween look to be a bit more fiery.
7. Spider Web
Classic black French tips get spooky with a single spider web accent. It’s giving elegant witch —just right for those who want a hint of creepy.
8. Vampy Ombre
Gradient blood red to black ombre nails. It’s sultry and dramatic, with just the right amount of Halloween drama. The go-to for anyone wanting a sophisticated vampire look.
9. Bat Nails
Nude nails with tiny black bats are subtle yet spooky. Great for the minimalist who still wants to be in the spooky fall spirit.
10. Beetlejuice Nails
Black and white stripes with neon green and purple tips—Beetlejuice vibes all the way. Simple but instantly recognizable. A spooky classic in nail form!
11. Black Ghosts
No full-on ghosts—just black drips like they’re melting off your nails. It’s abstract haunting, like ectoplasm that got artsy. Minimalism meets the afterlife.
12. Jack O’Lantern
Orange fall nails featuring a sly Jack O’ Lantern face. It’s the Halloween emoji of nails—simple, cheeky, and ready for an October night of candy and mischief.
13. Skeleton Hands
Full-on skulls? Too extra. Skeleton hands crawling up your nails bring just the right amount of creep. Black base, white bones—hello, Halloween chic.
14. Mummy Nails
Nude nails with abstract lines and those tiny mummy eyes peeking through. They’re watching you, but in the most fashionable way possible.
15. White Ghosts
White nails with minimal ghost doodles. They’re not scary, but hey, not everyone needs blood-dripping nails to celebrate the spooky season.
16. Cat Eyes
A classic Halloween icon. Glossy black nails with yellow cat eyes. It’s subtle, sleek, and a tiny bit sinister—just enough to make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up.
17. Alien Nails
Out of this world and straight-up quirky! Green French tips with tiny alien faces add a splash of color and fun. For the space enthusiast who’s tired of the same old pumpkins and bats.
Black bat wings swooping over the tips of your nails—now that’s how you take a basic manicure and turn it into something lurking-in-the-night fabulous.
18. Evil Eye
Black French tips with evil eye doodles—these nails are low-key cursed in the cutest way possible. Perfect for giving off “I’ve got my eye on you” vibes.
19. Black Cat
A little black cat creeping up on your nails—spooky but cute. It’s Halloween, but with a dash of sass. That cat’s definitely up to something, and so are you.
20. Black Ombre
Fading from a nude base to a haunting black tip, these nails scream witchy elegance. No extra details needed, just a vibe that says you’re here to stir the cauldron.
And that’s a wrap on Halloween 2024 nail ideas! Which one are you dying to try this October? Drop your faves in the comments and don’t forget to share on your socials. And for more seasonal inspo, check out out roundup of Disney Halloween nails.
