29 Nail Art Designs for Halloween 2020, Inspired by Instagram
Instagram, @nails_unistella, @opi
Halloween is right around the corner, so we've already started planning our costumes and beauty looks to lift our spooky spirits. Obviously, one of the easiest ways to show your Halloween pride is by painting your nails to celebrate the occasion, so it's the best place to start. Thankfully, the Instagram search for “#halloweennails” yields nearly a million results, so there’s no shortage of inspiration this year. From cute ghosts and delicate spider webs to elaborate graveyard scenes and glow-in-the-dark designs, these Halloween nail art designs do not disappoint.
1. Spooky-cute
A post shared by NAILS BY HEATHER (@nailsbyheathere) on Oct 23, 2018 at 6:18am PDT
Black, white, and clear is all you need for a cute but spooky look.
2. Sparkle and skulls
A post shared by Miss Pop (@misspopnails) on Oct 14, 2014 at 7:49pm PDT
We love the pop of this white skull against a metallic purple base.
3. Black widow
#halloweennailsdesign #swarovskicrystals
A post shared by Diane Phan (@bluediamondnails_ontario) on Oct 21, 2017 at 8:26pm PDT
Gems form the foundation for these 3-D spiders.
4. Here kitty, kitty
A post shared by Betina R. Goldstein (@betina_goldstein) on Oct 25, 2017 at 9:14pm PDT
Claws and kittens.
5. Glow-in-the-dark
A post shared by 💅Маникюр Кривой Рог (@smirnusha_nails) on Oct 27, 2019 at 2:27am PDT
Layer on a glow topcoat for the ultimate trick-or-treat light, and make your mani midnight-ready.
6. 'Til death do us part
#halloweennail 도 🎃 #unistella 스럽게 #coffinnail 👁👻☠️💀 #unistella_halloween
A post shared by Park Eunkyung (@nail_unistella) on Oct 26, 2016 at 9:38am PDT
These nails are perfect for your Halloween trip to the graveyard.
7. Got stitches?
#gelnails #fallnails #halloweennails
A post shared by Venetian Nails (@venetiannailsnj) on Oct 25, 2018 at 6:06am PDT
Frankenstein’s monster and bride are looking more cute than scary on these sparkly tips.
8. Graveyard smash
A post shared by Sanctuary Spa at Tradition (@sanctuaryspatradition) on Oct 25, 2018 at 6:10am PDT
A subtle hint of gravestone marble with a fierce French maid flair.
9. Finger fangs
A post shared by TEN™️ by Gracie J 🇭🇹 (@theeditorialnail) on Oct 25, 2018 at 5:46am PDT
Who needs fangs when you can have claws like these?
10. Black and fright
A post shared by Ashley • Austin, TX (@dtkaustin) on Sep 16, 2020 at 5:00pm PDT
This artist only needed two finishes of the same dark shade to achieve this striking set.
11. Nevermore
A post shared by Valerie Ducharme (@vdnailart) on Oct 24, 2018 at 10:17am PDT
Raven claws perfect for rapping at chamber doors.
12. Bloody brilliant
A post shared by Betina R. Goldstein (@betina_goldstein) on Oct 10, 2017 at 6:35pm PDT
Fresh out of the grave with A+ nails.
13. Spidey sense
A post shared by NAILS BY CAMBRIA (@nailsbycambria) on Oct 19, 2018 at 5:49pm PDT
A classic black French (with a twist) is perfect for the season.[/header]
14. Witch fingers.
A post shared by The Hoodwitch® (@thehoodwitch) on Oct 19, 2018 at 6:28pm PDT
Witch fingers on a real witch’s fingers.
15. Hey boo
A post shared by Olive & June (@oliveandjune) on Oct 21, 2019 at 9:37am PDT
Boo-tiful and simple
16. Mi querida calavera
A post shared by Anisa Sbeiti (@nailsbynisa) on Oct 21, 2018 at 5:44pm PDT
Subtle skulls peekin’.
17. Pumpkin patch
A post shared by Tanya Quintero Abriol (@tanyaabriol) on Oct 18, 2018 at 7:12am PDT
It doesn’t all have to be horrifying!
18. Silhou-witch.
A post shared by 🌈 🖤 A k i 🖤 🌈 (@nail.mouse) on Oct 19, 2018 at 5:41pm PDT
Black and grey silhouette of witches reminiscent of a classic movie.
19. Blame it on the moon
Moon manicure 🌙 @imarninails Halloween special!!!
A post shared by IMARNI NAILS (@imarninails) on Oct 22, 2018 at 11:52am PDT
A striking black/gold combo.
20. Filigree from the grave
A post shared by Jade Tang (@jadetangtheartist) on Oct 20, 2018 at 3:10pm PDT
Intricate gold-painted skulls over a translucent rinse of gray.
21. Cullen stan
A post shared by OPI (@opi) on Oct 18, 2017 at 11:59am PDT
You already know what it is.
22. This is Halloween
A post shared by Anette (@mypolishworld) on Oct 22, 2015 at 8:16am PDT
Jack Skellington again, this time on some cute matte and short nails.
23. Delicate spooks
A post shared by Nina Park (@ninanailedit) on Oct 28, 2019 at 10:07am PDT
Simple, dainty, and super cute.
24. Pumpkin claws
A post shared by Owner @_awkwardugh ICY NAILS💎 (@nails.byshakira) on Sep 13, 2018 at 3:20pm PDT
Autumnal AF.
25. Dead to me
A post shared by Ashley • Austin, TX (@dtkaustin) on Oct 20, 2019 at 5:58pm PDT
This hand-painted skull is very impressive.
26. Matte illusion.
A post shared by Abby Johnson (@abbydoesnails) on Oct 25, 2018 at 6:33am PDT
The old matte-and-gloss juxtaposition is always on point.
27. Who goes there?
A post shared by essie (@essie) on Oct 21, 2019 at 7:31am PDT
Who knows what’s lurking in the dark…
28. Slytherin-approved
A post shared by A Cat in Black (@acatinblack) on Nov 17, 2019 at 11:01am PST
Nail wraps can help you achieve these Malfoy-approved claws.
29. Funky freaks
A post shared by Freya-Poppy Bowden (@sugar_rush_nails__) on Sep 17, 2020 at 1:54am PDT
Make your creepy crawlers pop with a lavender background.
