We’re in the thick of spooky season, and—if you haven’t already—it’s time to start thinking of your Halloween manicure. This year, we’ve been bookmarking Halloween nails that feel vampy and versatile (so they can last well past the 31st). Of the large batch of Halloween nails out there we’re screenshotting various simple looks that utilize moody colors (like blacks and oxbloods). Still, we’re also playing around with thematic colors (like pumpkin orange) and pairing them with trendy techniques like 3D nails.
While there’s nothing wrong with embracing traditional Halloween motifs, we’ve rounded up a few unique options that allow you to celebrate the season differently. Ahead, find some of our favorite Halloween nail art to try.
1. Pumpkin orange with chrome accents
Orange is the star of this set by LA-based nail artist Marielle of @nailsssbymars, but it’s done in a cool way thanks to a jelly-like pumpkin-colored base paired with silver 3D accents. It’s equally bold and eye-catching and will look good whether you’re dressed in costume or not. If lengthier nails aren’t your thing, you can do similar 3D art on a shorter base, and it’ll still look equally good.
2. Ghostly tips
We love this unique gold metal take on the classic ghost that makes it feel a bit more elevated. You can use gold chrome powder on your tips before using black detailing polish to draw on your ghost to get a similar look.
3. Spooky stars
Star nails (like these showcased by Hang Nguyen of @thehangedit) are fitting year-round, but when done in jet-black polish and paired with negative space, they’re perfect for Halloween. If you have a super steady hand and can free-paint stars—great! But you can also use star nail decals for ease.
4. Glow in the dark glam
Glow-in-the-dark green is a cool way to channel Halloween energy. Here, nail artist Zola Ganzorigt of @nailsbyzola shares a foolproof method to achieve this look at home or with your nail technician: Mix OPI’s No Faux Yellow ($24) with your favorite lime green polish, then add a coat of glow-in-the-dark powder after the base coat for a luminescent finish.
5. Baroque inspired gems
Feeling Marie-Antoinette-esque? Victoria of @gotg0ld‘s opulent take on the Baroque period is a cool way to channel the period without wearing a wig or corset. We love this short
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