It’s important that you start brainstorming the manicure you’ll wear on the big day ASAP.

Specifically, a chic and versatile black-tipped nail design that’s nothing short of witchin'.

This extended fade is perfect for the witchiest of ghouls this Halloween.

Matte black round nails with a shiny black french tip.

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French Dots

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Love aFrench manicurebut want to take it up a notch this Halloween?

Try thickening the tips and adding a few delicate dots to create a more multi-dimensional classic.

Halloween Icons

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Nothing screams Halloween quite like ghosts, Jack-O'-Lanterns, and bats.

Black nails with a French tip ombré.

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Pair those handpainted details with a matte black French tip, and you’ve created the ultimate spooky-sweet set.

Dual Finish French

One of the hottest fall nail trends is mixing matte and shiny finishes.

A fun way to try this look?

Manicure with thick black tips and dot details

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A shiny French tip layered over amatte black nailbase.

This glossy mani does just that.

For extra eye-catching allure, use a bright neon red.

Black French tip nails with hand-painted pumpkins, ghosts, bats, and stars.

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These nails would pair perfectly withdevil makeupand a red-hot costume.

You’re not alone.

Black and White

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Not ready to go all-black with your nail look?

Matte black round nails with a shiny black french tip.

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Thisblack-and-white nails example might be right up your alley.

To recreate the look, glue flat-backed gemstones to the tip of your nail.

Swooped Black Tips

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Who said black-tipped nails have to be perfectly French?

Smokey black french tip nails.

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Glossy black manicure with stitched French tip accent nails

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Stiletto shaped nails with black and white striped wavy French tips and hand-painted Ghostface art.

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Manicure with black scale, sun, and moon designs

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Double French manicure with glitter and black tips

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Short round nails with black french tips and gold moon charms.

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Red manicure on square nails with black tips.

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Clear manicure with black dotted curve around base

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Black flame french tip nails.

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Black-tip French manicure with slight V shape

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Black French manicure with gold star studs

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Half-black, half-white, v-shaped French manicure

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Abstract black french tips.

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Stiletto-shaped black French manicure with gemstone accent nails

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Shimmer manicure with glossy black curving French tips

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Black-tip French manicure with orange pumpkin designs

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