Halloween Nail Inspo for 2025
Nail Your Halloween Look → Spooky Season Nail Art from ORLY
Boo-tiful halloween nails incoming…
Halloween is the perfect excuse to get creative with your manicure. Whether you’re into eerie elegance or bold, spooky statements, ORLY has the nail shades and nail art ideas to make your fingertips the centrepiece of your costume.
1. GOOGLY EYE NAILS
The vibe: Playful and weird in the best way. Tiny little eyes “watching” you from your nails adds a fun, slightly creepy touch without going full gore.
HOW TO:
→ Use a dark base colour for the nails such as ORLY Liquid Vinyl Nail Polish
→ With a dotting tool or toothpick, add two white circles we recommend using a white nail polish, like ORLY White Tips Breathable Nail Polish
→ Add smaller pupils
→ Seal with a glossy topcoat like our ORLY Glosser Topcoat
2. CLOWN-CORE NAILS
The vibe: Bright, bold, cheeky - think circus meets spook. Use scattered dots, asymmetry, mismatched nails, primary colours and unexpected combinations.
HOW TO:
→ Pick 2-3 nail polishes (we recommend ORLY Haute Red Nail Polish, ORLY Black Liquid Vinyl Nail Polish & ORLY White Tips Nail Polish
→ On accent nails, layer dots, little lines, or odd shapes
→ Don’t worry about perfection - the quirkier, the better
→ Finish with a clean gloss topcoat like ORLY Won't Chip Topcoat
3. BLOOD DRIP NAIL TIPS
The vibe: Edgy, dramatic, horror-inspired. Perfect for full Halloween effect.
HOW TO:
→ Use a light base on nails like our ORLY Sheer Luck Nail Polish
→ On the tips, with a fine brush, paint dripping blood shapes - we recommend using ORLY Red Rock Nail Polish
→ Use a glossy top coat like ORLY Shining Armour over the blood for a wet look
4. CUTE GHOST NAILS
The vibe: Spooky but sweet. Ghost motifs are timeless for Halloween and easy to wear beyond October.
HOW TO:
→ Start with a pastel base like ORLY Kiss Me I'm Kind Nail Polish
→ Use a fine brush to paint a little ghost silhouette
→ Add tiny eyes and leg details with ORLY Liquid Vinyl Nail Polish using a dotting tool
→ Add a shimmer topcoat to your nail look with our limited edition ORLY Siren Me Crazy Breathable Nail Polish
❓ FAQs: Most Asked Questions About Halloween Nails
Q: What are the best Halloween nail designs this year?
A: In 2025, designs mixing fun and spooky are trending - think googly eyes, cute ghosts, blood drips, asymmetry and clown-core motifs. Bold accent nail designs are also very in.
Q: Can I do Halloween nails at home?
A: Absolutely. With the right tools (dotting tools, thin brushes, good topcoat) and patience, you can replicate many designs at home. Start with simpler designs (ghosts, dots) before attempting more complex ones (blood drips).
Q: What nail polish colours are best for Halloween?
A: Traditional Halloween colours like black, orange, deep purples, blood red are always winners. But neutral shades (nudes, creams) make fun detail designs (eyes, ghosts) pop. Using contrast is key.
Q: How long will by ORLY Halloween nails last?
A: With proper preparation (base, sealing edges) and a durable topcoat (a strong glossy finish), they can last 7–10 days or more - especially if you avoid harsh contact.
Q: Can Halloween nail art be subtle / wearable daily?
A: Yes. Use one accent nail or small ghost or dot detail on a neutral base for a “hint” of Halloween without going full costume.