Halloween is just around the corner… To complete your witchy look, nothing beats a Halloween nail art design that sends a little shiver down the spine. From cat claws to hypnotic spirals, from cool designs to ultra trendy details, here are a few inspirations, easy ideas to recreate at home, and our go to care tips for a singular, spellbinding manicure.
Spooky designs, softly scary
Cute cats
A mysterious black cat, a feline silhouette appearing at your fingertips: the perfect Halloween nail art for a touch of sweetness with a hint of fright.
🖌️ How to do it?
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The base: apply one coat of pink nail polish Hortencia. You can recreate this Halloween nail art on every nail, or go for an accent nail and alternate with a black nail polish Licorice in a bold colour block style.
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The design: using a fine brush and a dotting tool, draw a black cat head with Licorice starting from the free edge of the nail. Add two pointed ears and two almond shaped eyes. For the eyes, use white nail polish Snow or silver nail polish Disco. Finish with a tiny black dot for the pupil.
Black & white ghosts
Impossible to ignore another iconic symbol of the season: the ghost. As a Halloween nail art, it ticks all the boxes. Simple to recreate, yet always effective.
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The base: use Licorice on the nails that will feature ghosts, alternating with a black glitter nail polish such as Sparks.
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The design: with a nail art brush, paint a small white ghost using Snow, then add two tiny round black eyes with your dotting tool.
Cute yet creepy: black cats and little ghosts take over your nails.
(@catcreatesnails, @m.o.n.a.j)
Spider web
Fine spider webs delicately placed in the corner of the nails create a dramatic, gothic vibe. A classic Halloween nail art motif, yet always a striking choice.
🖌️ How to do it?
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The base: apply a nude nail polish such as Pale Rose.
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The design: using a fine brush and Licorice, draw thin lines from one corner of the nail towards the centre. Then add small curved strokes between each line to create the web.
Classic yet daring: the spider web manicure lands on your fingertips.
(@m.o.n.a.j)
Hypnotic gradients
This ombré nail art lets you blend several shades, from the deepest to the brightest. For a Halloween nail art twist, start with a deep red polish with a velvet nails effect and melt it into liquorice black.
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The base: choose two or three shades with different intensities that create a harmonious gradient, for example Red Cherry, Dark Pansy and Licorice.
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The design: on a small sponge, paint a stripe of each colour, arranging them from darkest to lightest. Gently dab the sponge onto the nail, placing the darkest shade near the tip. Let the first layer dry, then repeat until you achieve a seamless blend and long lasting hold.
A gradient to blend Halloween shades into one mesmerising manicure.
(@m.o.n.a.j)
Ultra trendy crocodile pattern
Another key trend for 2025, this crocodile skin inspired design creates a nail art look that feels both chic and wild. With a mix of lilac and deep violet, these purple crocodile nails are delightfully witchy.
🖌️ How to do it?
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The base: apply Lisa Lilas.
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The design: create scale shaped patterns using a dotting tool and Fizz.
With these violet scales, Halloween turns full witchy glam.
(@m.o.n.a.j)
For the Halloween queens
Blood drops
A realistic or stylised blood drop effect over a neutral base. The result? A minimalist, chic and refined Halloween nail art, perfect for true drama lovers.
🖌️ How to do it?
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The base: use a nude nail polish such as Beige.
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The design: with a dotting tool and or a fine brush, place a few drops of red nail polish, either Bohème or Dark Pansy, near the free edge of the nail. Gently stretch them downwards to create a dripping effect.
French Poison
A classic French manicure with a twist, thanks to a toxic looking green polish and a hint of glitter, for a result that feels irresistibly refined.
🖌️ How to do it?
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The base: apply one coat of Hortencia nail polish.
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The design: create a generous French tip with Poison, an intense dark green. Optional: add a touch of biodegradable glitter Cactus over the French tip for a sophisticated yet toxic vibe.
Blood drops and toxic French tips: chic nail art for drama queens.
(@look8thenails, @whatwomenwear_madrid)
How to perfect your Halloween nail art?
Prep your nails properly
A flawless Halloween nail art starts with careful nail prep, in four simple steps:
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File your nails into your desired shape, square, rounded or almond, using a nail file for natural nails.
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Apply a few drops of Cuticle Softener to soften the cuticles, then gently push them back with a Steel cuticle pusher for a clean, neat contour.
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Lightly buff the surface with a Buffer sponges to smooth out any roughness and open the keratin scales, helping the polish adhere better.
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Degrease using a degreaser or a gentle remover to ensure perfectly clean nails before application.
Even at Halloween, there is no magic without proper nail prep.
Choose the right nail art tools
To create your Halloween nail art, your best allies are:
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A dotting tool to draw perfect dots and details like blood drops.
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A nail art brush with a fine tip for precise designs.
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A glitter brush to delicately place glitter.
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A Nail Polish Corrector Pen to tidy up small mistakes around the cuticles, especially when working with aura or sponge gradients.
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Essential: a top coat to seal your Halloween nail art and add shine and depth. Finish with Top Coat Sunshine if you used Green™ polish, or Top Coat Green Flash™ if you chose Green Flash™ Gel Polish.
Dotting tool, brushes, corrector pen, top coat… the right tools make all the difference.
You are now ready to make your nails send a delicious chill. Goodbye pastels, hello bold and dramatic shades to celebrate Halloween in style. From mysterious cat nail art to ghostly motifs and captivating aura nails, Halloween 2025 is the perfect moment to experiment with creative designs and play with a mix of colours and textures. Take the time to prep your nails, bring out your brushes, explore our iconic shades and above all, have fun. Let the Halloween magic begin 👻
