When October comes, all you need is a killer manicure. Trick-or-treat season is knocking, and it’s time to get into that spooky spirit! Halloween nail designs have evolved over the years, and we can definitely see a good mix of minimalist and maximalist options. From bloody, eerie stiletto nails to subtle, ghoulish French manis, this year’s trends are all about mixing creativity, personality, and just the right amount of fright. Haunt your October nights in style with these 12 viral Halloween nail ideas! • Colorful Grunge Tattoo Halloween Manicure Products Used: Dip & Dap Duo - DD074 Iron OreiGel Match - A12 Blueberry CheesecakeiGel Match - B15 Lively LemoniGel Match - B20 Precious PinkiGel Match - B24 Luscious LavenderiGel Match - B31 Mystical Sunset Lookin’ like a punk rock rebel, these @kissythekreator tattoo-style nails are the perfect “ink” to your bold Halloween nails. Using mainly iGel Match polishes, this manicure will make you feel cool and edgy with skull, snakes, and cryptic symbols on a crisp white base. • Pink & White Ghost Halloween Nails Products Recommended: Dip & Dap Duo - DD166 Heaven SentiGel Match - 001 Pure White Who says Halloween nails have to be dark and scary? I present to you this soft pink and pure white manicure from iGel Beauty @prettynprimpedboutique, which proves that scary can be adorable. The 3D curtain ghost gives a floating, peek-a-boo effect that’s totally clever! • Bloody Dagger Halloween Nail Design Product Used:Dip & Dap Duo - DD041 Bloody Mary Literally slaying the nail game. Serving you full-on horror movie energy, iGel Beauty @favinailedit executed a blood-red, chrome dagger design with gothic crosses. Achieve the same chillingly lifelike medium-dark red base color using Dip & Dap Duo - DD041 Bloody Mary. • Minimalist French Halloween Manicure Product Recommended: Dip & Dap Duo - DD172 Cozy Cashmere A modern, Halloween-chic French tip manicure? Catch me seated for iGel Beauty @_nails.by.mya_’s short nails creation! Below the delicately painted pumpkins, bats, and cobwebs is a fair nude base shade that helps bring out autumn’s seasonal colors. • The Purge-Inspired Halloween Nail Art Product Used: iGel No Cleanse Top Coat - 0.5 oz This is not a test; the category is The Purge. Send chills down their spines with a thriller movie-inspired nail design from iGel Beauty @you_openedmandorasbox619909. Bring together haunting graffiti text and iconic glowing masks, wrapped in moody, neon tones. • Spooky Brown White Halloween Nails Products Used: Dip & Dap Duo - DD001 Baby Powder (PURE WHITE)Dip & Dap Duo - DD088 Beauty MarkDip & Dap Duo - DD178 Satin RibbonDual Line Brush 10mm / 22mmiGel Match - 002 Jet Black If you can’t seem to let go of earthy fall tones for Halloween, iGel Beauty @chrissysnailstudio_ has the best nail inspo for you! Embrace your creepy, cinnamon-scented October nights with the coziest tan and brass nail hues. Using the Stitch nail art method helps with V-Tip French. • Black, Red Corset Halloween Manicure Product Used: Dip & Dap Duo - DD009 Ballerina Gown These dramatic Halloween nails are giving “Hands off, Gabriela“ realness, which is the Gen Z blueprint for a dark romance inspo. Add contrast against the 3D corset laces of iGel Beauty @nailswrem by applying a pale magenta-toned base, such as the DD009 Ballerina Gown. • Short Hand-painted Halloween Nail Art Products Used: Builder in a Bottle - NaturalDip & Dap Duo - DD001 Baby Powder (PURE WHITE)Dip & Dap Duo - DD038 Tequila SunriseDip & Dap Duo - DD073 At MidnightLine Art Gel Kit - 01 White on White, 02 Black on Black, 16 Elegant Emerald Make each nail tell a different spooky, quirky story! Pairing beautifully with practical and casual fall looks, these hand-painted builder gel nails by iGel Beauty @charliebrownsbeauty instantly take you to a fun, festive mood. Well, thanks to the life of the party, our DD038 Tequila Sunrise. • Simple Mismatched Halloween Nail Design Products Used:iGel Beauty Polishes(Try: Dip & Dap Duo - DD038 Tequila Sunrise, Dip & Dap Duo - DD081 Plumful, Rosé Duo - R064 Olive You A Lot) Can’t commit to a total Halloween manicure? Mismatched nail design by iGel Beauty @nailsby.katiedavis is your answer. Combining rich olive, deep burgundy, and burnt orange nail shades with subtle russet leaf foils redefines minimalism and versatility that’s safe for work. • Red, Black Cruella-Inspired Halloween Nails Products Used:Dip & Dap Duo - DD145 Pixie DustDip & Dap Duo - DD170 Nude Bar Let loose and channel Disney villain energy this Halloween with a Cruella x Queen of Hearts manicure from iGel Beauty @livys.nails. With DD145 Pixie Dust and DD170 Nude Bar as the base shades, a soft glam effect was beneath the dalmatian spots and playful elements. • Corpse Bride Halloween Nail Art Product Recommended: Line Art Gel Kit Nails straight out of a Tim Burton dream are to die for! If dark, ethereal aesthetics are right up your alley, save this hauntingly beautiful Corpse Bride Halloween manicure from iGel Beauty @_nails.by.mya_. Paint an otherworldly nail art using the crowd-favorite Line Art Gel Kit! • Long B&W Bones Halloween Manicure Products Used:iGel Beauty Polishes(Try: Rosé Duo - R001 All White and Rosé Duo - R002 All Black) The classic black and white bone or skeleton nail art is the ultimate no-fail look for Halloween parties (family-friendly too!). Our iGel Beauty @thehollyannediaries used pure white and black polishes to coat and draw on top of the long square tips. Our roundup of trending nail designs for Halloween is no hocus pocus. This month is the perfect excuse to experiment with fall colors, spooky intricate designs, and out-of-this-world textures. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your look! Add items to your cart, then use our new promo code located at the top of the website to complete your checkout. Have a fang-tastic Halloween! ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Written by Alyssa Bueno on October 1, 2025 Alyssa Bueno, a true beauty enthusiast, brings her passion for writing and beauty to life as a writer for iGel Beauty. With a diverse editorial background and industry expertise, Alyssa shares the latest trends and curates tutorials and tips to inspire nail lovers worldwide.
