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And while there are plenty of designs to choose from (ghosts, andpumpkins, andbats, oh my!
), we suggest opting for something a little less popular but no less seasonally appropriate: Black cats.
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From Salem to Thackery Binx, black cats are absolute Halloween icons worthy of a spot on your nails.
Ready to get a little catty with your mani?
Continue below to get a look at 12 black cat nail ideas, from spooky to cutesy.
Olive & June
Peek-a-Boo Kittens
Why are these peek-a-boo cats so dang cute?
Cutie-cle Cats
We love a minimalist holiday mani.
Paint two nails black and the remaining three white before adding your holiday doodles in the opposite color.
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Give your cat vibrant yellow eyes for a touch of color.
Alternate each nail tip between black and white, applying art of the opposite color onto each nail.
(The cat pinky nail is, of course, our personal fave.)
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you’ve got the option to check out how nail artist Sigourney achieved the lookon her Instagram.
The medium-length oval shape and sheer background make for the trendiest take on cat nails we’ve seen yet.
To get a similar look, paint your nails withwhite polishand top it off with silver sparkles.
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Then, draw on a black cat with piercing eyes.
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