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Once summer comes to a close, visions ofautumnandHalloweenbecome all too clear.

As always, we’re here to help you find ample inspiration.

We scoured Instagram for the chicest Halloween nails.

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Ahead, peruse 31 Halloween nail designs you’ll want to recreate this October.

Black and White Halloween Nails

Ablack-and-white color paletteis a stark and stylish choice for a spooky season.

Blood Bath Nails

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These spottyburgundyandblack nailsare meant to resemble gory pools of blood.

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To recreate the look, use sheer burgundy nail polish overlaid with sheer black polish.

Just be sure to add a glossy top coat for a long-lasting look.

Blood-Splattered French

Love the idea of a blood-inspired Halloween manicure?

Blood Bath Nails - Byrdie Halloween Nail Ideas

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Transform a classicwhite French manicurewith bright red splatter.

Bloody French Tips

Give yourFrench manicurean edgy twist by opting for red tips and a drippy accent.

The end look is chic and spooky all at once.

Blood Drip Nails - Byrdie Halloween Nail Ideas

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Crime Scene Nails

Sucker for true crime?

Embrace your passion on your fingertips this Halloween by opting for a crime scene-inspired manicure.

Freddy Krueger Nails

Freddy Krueger fans will appreciate this olive and red Halloween mani.

Blood Red Nails - Byrdie Halloween Nail Ideas

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To achieve the striped look, use a fine-lining nail art brush and a dotting tool.

Ghostly French Tips

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How chic is this reimagined black and white French manicure?

The tips of each nail feature spooky ghosts, giving the mani an unexpected twist.

Blood Splattered French - Byrdie Halloween Nail Ideas

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There are so many on-theme nail designs to love, from the ghosts to the bats.

Here, bats and webs elevate a black, orange, nude, and whiteskittle mani.

We love the inclusion of royal purple and teal, which makes for a Scooby-Doo-inspired look.

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It’s also super easy to DIY.

It adds a striking touch to an already cool nail look.

If high-contrast Halloween nail art isn’t your favorite, consider this pastel option.

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It’s an easy Halloween nail idea to DIY, too.

Pumpkin Jelly Confetti Nails

Jelly nail polishis one of the trendiest textures.

Purple and Green Alien Nails

Looking for an eccentric Halloween nail idea?

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Check out this daisy and alien design.

Use black and white polish to pump up the contrast.

Purple Aura Bat Nails

Pastel polishcan be used for Halloween nail art, too.

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Just look at this purple, pink, and orange aura design.

Purple Galaxy Cat-Eye Nails

Feeling witchy?

Consider a purple galaxycat-eye manicurethis October.

Halloween Doodle Nails - Byrdie Halloween Nail Ideas

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The creamy gray base with shifting purple shimmer will make your nails look like the night sky on Halloween.

Halloween Mix-and-Match Nails

Here’s another doodle-dotted Halloween nail art idea.

Opting for different designs on each nail gives the mani a fun and quirky feel.

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With silver swirls and sparkle star designs, it looks whimsical and witchy, not to mention magical.

Shimmery Green Slime Nails

Another fantastic color choice for witchy nails?Slime green.

Case in point: this ultra-fine shimmer mani with 3D swirls.

Halloween Skittle Nails - Byrdie Halloween Nail Ideas

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you’re free to recreate the raised design using a fine-lining nail art brush dipped in builder gel.

This almost metallic ombre fade looks sinister and chic, making it a must in our seasonal mani book.

This dazzling manicure is a prime example.

black nails with white spiderwebs

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We can’t take our eyes off this purple, bronze, pumpkin, silver, and slate set.

Villainous Green Velvet Nails

Green velvet polish is another stunning choice for spooky season.

It takes on a villainous air, don’t you think?

Neutral Sheer Halloween Nails - Byrdie Halloween Nail Ideas

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White Web Nails

Not one for bold colors on your nails?

Get creative with the way you apply white and sheer nudes.

you could recreate this web design with a nail art brush.

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And if you want to make it a bit spookier, add spider nail stickers to the mix.

Celestial Cat-Eye Nails

This midnight-toned cat-eye mani is a work of art.

Pumpkin Ember Aura Nails - Byrdie Halloween Nail Ideas

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Pumpkin Jelly Confetti Nails - Byrdie Halloween Nail Ideas

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Pumpkin Velvet Nails - Byrdie Halloween Nail Ideas

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Purple and Green Alien Nails - Byrdie Halloween Nail Ideas

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Purple Aura Bat Nails - Byrdie Halloween Nail Ideas

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Purple Galaxy Cat Eye Nails - Byrdie Halloween Nail Ideas

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Red and White Witchy Nails - Byrdie Halloween Nail Ideas

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Sheer Halloween Mix-n-Match Mani - Byrdie Halloween Nail Ideas

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Sheer Purple Magic Nails - Byrdie Halloween Nail Ideas

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Shimmery Green Slime Nails - Byrdie Halloween Nail Ideas

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Vampy Ombre Nails - Byrdie Halloween Nail Ideas

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Velvet Ghost Nails - Byrdie Halloween Nail Ideas

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Velvet Halloween Skittle Nails - Byrdie Halloween Nail Ideas

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Villainous Green Velvet Nails - Byrdie Halloween Nail Ideas

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White Web Nails - Byrdie Halloween Nail Ideas

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Witchy Celestial Cat Eye Nails - Byrdie Halloween Nail Ideas

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