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As for whats trending for Halloween nails this year?
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Dark mattes will be popular, she says.
Think dark green, black, and even a blood red.
If youre feeling stuck, Boyce suggests a chrome or matte finish to give your simple mani some edge.
I also love adding 3D metal jewelry at times, she says.
Theyre pretty easy to use and look amazing.
Scroll on for the best Halloween manicure ideas for 2024 and get ready to screenshot.
Ghost French
You dont have to break up with yourvanilla Frenchmanicure for spooky season.
Just replace the tips with ghosts!
Black Widow
Creepy Halloween nails dont have to be over-the-top to make a statement.
Case in point: this low-key but sufficiently spooky spiderweb style.
Orange Aura
Aura nailsare one of the biggest nail trends of the year.
Fortunately, this orange look proves it’s possible for you to also wear them for Halloween.
Vampy Vibes
Matte black meets drippy French?
Sign me up yesterday.
Spider Woman
Spiderweb-inspired styles dont have to be cheugy, either.
In fact, this one is straight-up chic.
Magic 8 Ball
Let me see into your future…through my nails.
Patch It Up
Calling allNightmare Before Christmasstans!
This ones for you.
Pumpkin Spice
Once again, proof that pumpkin designs can still be cool.
3D Chrome
Tis the season to embracegoth glam.
Splatter Tips
If youre intoslasher flicks, this might be the manicure for you.
Batwoman of the Year
Bats are seriously slept on as Halloween nail designs.
Why so many spiderwebs and so few bats?
Lets change that this year.
Spooky Mix & Match
Cant choose just one style?
Now you dont have to.
Lilac Jack-o-Lantern
Another adorable option?
This lilac jack-o-lantern look.
Matte Black
Look, black is never basic.
At first glance, it just looks like a dark French mani!
Gothic Romance
Want to channel your innerdark feminine energy?
This mani should do the trick.
But the best part?
you’re able to easily DIY withNails of LA’s Big Energy Nail Wraps.
Get the look withpress-on nails.
Skeleton Hands
This skeleton mani may be creepy, but it’s so cool.
Dark Skies
Have you been counting down the days until Halloween since last spring?
This spooky-season mani isscreamingyour name.
Dark Side of the Moon
For something witchy yet minimalist, try a black-and-white celestial French mani.
Jolly Jack-o'-lantern
Embody thespiritof Halloween with jack-o'-lantern nails.
Simply paint your nails your favorite shade of orange and top off withspooky nail decals.
Moody Marble
This moody emerald green marble mani is justbeggingto be photographed holding a PSL.
Edgy French
Tired of traditional French?
Try its edgier cousin: the double V-shaped French.
Plus, olives make for perfect Halloween decoration fake eyeballs.
Pink Ghost
Have you seen cuter ghosts?
Add someBarbiecoreto your look thisHalloween with pink tips andglitterdetailing.
Little Mermaid
A chrome mani in sea moss green pairs well with a mermaid costume.
Lightning Storm
Thismatte gelmanicure with silver lightning detailing is the perfect Halloween design for X-Men’s Storm.
Multicolor Kawaii
Keep things cute with a Sanrio-inspired Halloween design featuring your favorite characters and festive detailing.
Ombre Cobwebs
Ombre nailsare always in, but these cobwebs add a dark and spooky touch.
Orange Gradient
Skittles nailsare still going strong.
This lets you get in on the trend while still nodding to the holiday.
Plus, it’s about as easy to DIY as nail art comes.
Silver Drips
Blood drops seem a little less gory when done in glitter.
Try it withChina Glaze’s Silver of Sorts Nail LacquerorZoya’s Pixie Dust.
Fangs
Consider this interpretation way cooler than the cheap plastic fangs at the Halloween store.
Make like nail artist Hang Nguyen withOPI’s Coca Cola Red,Black Onyx, andAlpine Snow.
Half Moons
Just a little orange peeking through black.
Textured Black
Glossy or matte, the dark can be spooky.
TrySally Hansen Miracle Gel in Onyx-pectedlayered with theMiracle Gel Matte Topcoat.
(Need recs?We’ve got tons.)
Bloodshot Eyes
Classic Halloween nails?
Or a commentary on doomscrolling Twitter in 2024?
Dotted Lines
UseSally Hansen’s Nail Art Pento trace thin lines around the outside of your nails.
Delicate Chains
Channel a ghost trapped for centuries.
Sugar Tips
How sweet are these candy corn nails?
Spotted
Kinda ghostlike, definitely cool.
Graphic Cats
If this is too hard to DIY, trythese press-onsfrom SinfulColors for a similar look.
Sequined Tips
The gilded look is so very Cleopatra.
(We’ve even got theCleopatra makeuplook to match.)
Gradient Metals
Another good option for the minimalists out there.
Negative Space
A clean inverted moon with a bright orange base?
A copper stud in the center?
Phases of the Moon
Kinda witchy, kinda werewolf-y, all kinds of cool.
Moody Ruby
A shimmering finish adds a cool twist to a fall classic.
Stitched Tips
Sally from theThe Nightmare Before Christmasis atop-searched costume on Pinterestyear after year.
Here’s a mani to make the look complete.
Orange Glitter
Try a few coats ofZoya PixieDust in Beatrix.
Mini Bats
The negative space keeps the design from looking too costumey.
Pops of gold and black keep things interesting.
Blood-Red Edges
LayerOPI Infinite Shine Nail Lacquer in An Affair in Red Squareon just the tips.
If you’re looking for a more minimalist version of stitched tips, here it is.
The electric green base and etchings on the print look straight out of a comic book.
Moody Moons
Channel a chilly night with graphic moons and mountains on a pitch-black base.
Sterling Stars
Tell everyone it’s your version of a Wonder Woman costume.
Classic Black
Black polish is always cool, but it’s especially fitting for the Halloween season.
Go with an extra-glossy formula likeOPI Infinite Shinefor the most impact.
Moonlight Nails
Another cool take on witch nails.
Black Cats
Lucky or unlucky, they’re pretty cute.
Corset Nails
A little sexy, a little witchy, totally cool.
