Spooky season is here
It’s that time of the year when you’ll get in touch with your dark side—embracing the spooky season by draping your house with spiderwebs or ghosts, or channelling your inner witch or Frankenstein. And, this is the season where your fingertips deserve their moment. From long, sharp talons of dripping blood to quirky, thematic nail arts or minimalist, chrome nails, you can either go simple or theatrical this year.
Scroll below to see our ultimate guide to spooky and fun nails to try for Hallowen 2025.
Your ultimate guide to spooky and fun nails to try for Halloween 2025:
Drippin’ Blood
Nothing screams Halloween quite like the illusion of dripping blood cascading down your nails. Take on this idea with a red colour palette to make it even more squeamish yet glam.
Slither In
Snake-infested nails will deliver in spades this year. It creates a dark and scary approach for the season—perfect for matching your Halloween costumes.
Smorgasbord of Thrill
If you’re indecisive this season, why not do a smorgasbord of designs? Pick different nail art for each of your fingers—a single black cat silhouette perched on one, or a ghost looming around one. The choices are endless, and this is a fun way to decorate your nails if you’re bold and quirky.
Creepin’ Spiders
From delicate webs to a creeping spider, this design walks the perfect line between spooky and chic. Whether you go with neutral hues or deep colours, your nails will get so much attention.
Ghostly Fun
Try ghostly silhouettes, characters or shapes this year for a playful and surprisingly wearable style. Add pastel colours to it to give a modern, sophisticated twist to this nostalgic Halloween staple.
Chromatic Galore
Minimalists, this one’s for you. A single chromatic colour across all your nails creates maximum impact with minimal fuss. Pick colours such as silver or black for its moody and mysterious aesthetics.
The Grim Reaper
Channel your inner Grim Reaper with a scenic nail art that pays homage to the mythological creature. Dress in white and black to make it even more cinematic and scary.
Syameen Salehaldin
A lover of steamy romance books and all things green, Syameen Salehaldin is the Lifestyle Director for Harper's BAZAAR Malaysia. She spends most of her time immersed in books, food and doing anything that makes her happy. Expect to see her diving into lifestyle, fashion and beauty trends on this platform.
