[Polish / Gel / 3D] Nail designs to boost your Halloween mood
Many people go to nail salons, but lately there are also lots of people who enjoy doing their own nails at home.
With color polishes and DIY gel nails now available even at 100-yen shops, they’ve become really common.
When it comes to nails—especially during the Halloween season—you want something cute that has a Halloween vibe, right? In this article, we’re introducing nail designs you can do yourself.
From easy ones that even the clumsy can try, to slightly more advanced techniques and sophisticated, grown-up styles.
Even if you plan to go to a salon, feel free to use these designs as inspiration!
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[Polish, Gel, 3D] Nail Designs to Elevate the Halloween Mood (11–20)
Halloween color clear nails
A sophisticated Halloween nail design for adults using five gel polish colors.
All the materials you need can be found at 100-yen shops.
No advanced techniques required—just create marble patterns, blur randomly, and add metal parts.
The Halloween-inspired colors avoid looking childish thanks to their dark tones.
Crisp, refined hues paired with striking, sparkling gold and cross-shaped metal accents make this a chic Halloween nail look for adults.
Halloween color marble nails
Introducing sophisticated, grown-up Halloween nails that aren’t childish.
With simple techniques, you can enjoy the Halloween vibe.
The base has a matte finish for a calm, refined look.
Create a marble pattern using Halloween theme colors—purple, orange, and black.
This marble effect doesn’t require advanced nail techniques; you can draw it freely and randomly to achieve the right feel.
Once the marble is done, outline it with gold.
The textured gold framing adds a touch of luxury.
Use beads from craft stores or 100-yen shops, adhere them, and complete the design.
The result is a unique, mature Halloween nail look.
eyeball nails
This time we’re introducing a truly horrifying, full-on Halloween nail design.
The bulging eyeballs and dripping blood look so realistic, they’ll startle anyone who sees them.
The popping eyes are made using large pearl parts, giving them major impact.
The bleeding designs also have randomly added texture for an even more lifelike effect.
There are also bloodshot eye motifs, making the overall look quite horror-heavy.
If you’re after a Halloween design that’s not just pretty and cute but bursting with realism, these gel nails are perfect.
Easy ghost nails
Easy ghost nails with gel.
Let’s create a Halloween-style ghost nail design without using lots of color gels or special brushes.
You don’t need any special or difficult techniques either.
With just white and black gel and a toothpick, you can draw cute ghosts on your nails.
Paint the white gel in three rounded bumps and cure it.
Apply a second coat to even out any streaks, then use a toothpick to draw the ghost’s face.
Finish with a clear gel top coat—and that’s all it takes to complete your ghost nails.
Try them for your Halloween events!
Maleficent nails
Get into the Halloween spirit with a Maleficent-themed nail design made using a watercolor palette from the 100-yen shop.
The nail art stickers feature Maleficent, Disney’s famous witch.
The metallic, dark-toned nails are wonderfully unique.
Maleficent is the villainous witch from Sleeping Beauty.
While her motif is designed on the tips, the dark hues and understated style keep it from standing out in a flashy way.
Although she’s not specifically a Halloween character, this stylish design is perfect for Halloween events.
Give it a try!
mirror nail
This time, we’ll take a look at Halloween nails using mirror powder.
Mirror nails were a huge trend for a while, and we’ll use that technique to create ghost designs perfect for Halloween.
After applying a black gel as the base, dust mirror powder over it and press it in with an eyeshadow applicator.
If you rub the surface firmly with the applicator, you’ll get nails that look like real mirrors.
Once the mirror finish is done, draw designs like little ghosts, crosses, and spider webs on each nail.
The mirrored surface will catch the light and reflect brilliantly, giving you a bold, impactful Halloween manicure.
In conclusion
We’ve showcased plenty of Halloween nail designs.
With gel, even if you make a mistake, it’s easy to redo.
Some designs are so subtle you wouldn’t notice they’re Halloween nails at first glance.
Many of these ideas can be adapted for both polish and gel, so definitely give them a try!