55 Amazing Halloween Nail Art Ideas That Are Anything but Cheesy

Although this nail look is fairly simple, it's extremely festive (perfect for anyone who wants to be a little ~professional~ from far away, but totally spooky up-close). If you've got steady hands or a nail tech on speed dial, you can absolutely paint these on. But it might just be easier to opt for a nail wrap to DIY.

If you prefer cutesie Halloween costumes over scary ones, you'll love this adorable mani that's still incredibly festive.

People say black and orange are the ~official~ colors of Halloween, but I beg to differ! Purple also has a spooky vibe, as showcased with this sparkly mani.

Have you ever seen such mesmerizing halloween nails?! This moody red mani might just become my fall staple, even after the holiday.

Sooo if you aren't a fan of scary designs, try playing with the shape and color of your nails for a Halloween vibe (as seen here on KATSEYE's Daniela). Extra sharp stiletto claws create a vixen vibe, and a deep burgundy color is very appropriate for the season. The best part? You could wear this design for the holiday or any time of year.

Plot twist: Mummies aren't so scary after all. Well at least these cuties atop a sleek black polish aren't.

It's all in the details with this slasher mani. Play around with different red polishes for an interesting contrast that really stands out.

Vibrant orange polish plus bat nail art? Yeah, this mani screams Halloween.

To say I'm obsessed with this hyperrealistic mani is an understatement. If you aren't creeped out by the look of them, these minimal, yet effective nails are sure to be a hit this Halloween.

Aura nails are having such a moment, and I can't see them going anywhere any time soon. This orange mani is the perfect way to play with the trend for spooky szn.

These may be the *chicest* ghost nails I have ever seen. My secret hack to getting the perfect French tip? A silicone nail stamp. Then take a nail brush and extend the tip of the ring finger to make a shape reminiscent of a ghost.

Tiny and oh-so-cute, these adorable nail art pieces are a minimalist's dream. Peep the candy corn and witch hat! DIY the look yourself with these Amazon Halloween nail decal stickers.

If all things spooky, gory, and downright creepy aren't necessarily your thang, check out these super s-t-u-n-n-i-n-g starry night nails. The bejeweled moment is *chef's kiss*.

Chrome is sill one of the of the hottest fall nail trends. Add a little spice with the dripping black design instead of a classic French tip.

I never ever thought I would want to throw on a nail polish color reminiscent of slime. But these nails make it look chic, and Halloween is the perfect excuse to channel the slime green color.

If free-handing some black and white bats on your nails with a tiny nail brush doesn't exactly sound in the range of your skillset, try opting for some Halloween nail stickers instead. They'll get the point across, without making you lose your sanity.

These spider web nail tips are the actual embodiment of creepy shadows (and also why I'm afraid of the dark). You can recreate the ombré effect with some black nail polish, a makeup sponge, an ombré nail tutorial, and a whole bunch of patience.

If your special FX skills are a little, uh, lacking (how do makeup artists do it?!), then rest assured that these bloodstain nails are super easy. Just paint your nails white, then grab a blood-red nail polish, swipe the brush back and forth over a paper towel to remove excess polish, then lightly run the brush over your nails for a stained and cut effect.