19 Halloween French Manicures for a Hint of Spooky Energy

With Halloween French fast approaching, you may be considering how to bring your nails into the celebration—and you’ll be thrilled to know that countless festive designs are at your disposal. That even goes for Halloween French mani fans, as nail artists galore have gotten creative with spooky twists on the classic. Classic motifs like ghosts, spiders, and pumpkins can take any tips into ghoulish territory, but for those who prefer something a little more subtle, a vampy hue or mystical finish also goes a long way. Ahead, check out 19 Halloween French manicure ideas to get you in the spirit this season, from minimalist moments to center-stage haunts.

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Subtle Swirls

This mani provides an unexpected take on classic Halloween French hues, giving you options if you want to feel festive without being too on-the-nose. Halloween French tips alternate with other negative space swirl designs for an intriguing yet sophisticated result to carry you through spooky season.

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Halloween Decals

On the hunt for a Halloween French nail design? This black and white mani is understated and perfect for the minimalist, from the French tips to the hand-painted ghosts, bats, moons, and cats.

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Something Wicked This Way Comes

This design has the energy of a lightning strike at midnight, all while maintaining a neutral palette that will coordinate with all your fall outfits. Recreating the look is fairly easy: Start with a simple black Halloween French tip, then add abstract silver chrome lines overtop and finish with a glossy top coat.

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Spider Tips

If you’re going for a chic vibe but still want that Halloween French touch, look no further than these double French spider tips. We especially love the dangling spider that looks a little too lifelike.

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Hey Pumpkin

Halloween doesn’t always have to be scary, as these pumpkin nails demonstrate. With orange Halloween French tips on a nude base, swap out one of the tips for a pumpkin to yield a harvest-ready mani.

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Ghost Edit

Elevate your Halloween French mani with some cute ghost designs. Opt for black French tips, a grid design in your favorite vibrant orange hue, and hand-paint white ghosts on each nail to finish the look.

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Dark Romance

Not one for a traditional Halloween look, but still want to lean into the season? Channel the dark romance trend with this sheer black mani, which features ultra-thin black French tips, polka dots, and intricate rose designs for a result that would charm the chicest vampire.

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Bloody Ghostface

“Scream” is a must-watch during the fall months, and if you’re a fan of Ghostface, we think you’ll love these nails. With red French tips and dripping blood effects, the handpainted Ghostfaces look extra spooky.

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Slithery Snakes

Snakes are creepy and crawly, and if you want to show off the slithery creatures on your mani, copy this design. We’re enamored with the metallic tips and how the snake seems to be crawling across each nail.

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Spooky Season

These nails are quintessential Halloween, with hand-painted webs, spiders, and stars perfect for October. Go for a swirly French design and mix up the color palette, alternating between black, orange, and white.

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Slime Frenchies

Remember when everyone was making slime? If you fell into that trap like we did, you’ll adore these Halloween-inspired slime nails with black French tips. Keep your base bare and choose a fun green hue to mimic the look of slime.

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Halloween’d Out

If you’re not into black and orange for Halloween, take notes from this pink mani. Each nail is super intricate (we’re especially loving the ghost that acts as a French tip).

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A Very Disney Halloween

Calling all Disney lovers: These darling Mickey Mouse nails embody Halloween magic. From the French tips to the spiders with Mickey ears, what’s not to love?

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Twilight Vampire

For all the Twi-hards out there, now you have a French manicure that can function. as a tribute to the Cullens. A black-to-red gradient tip feels decidedly vampiric, while the glittery finish reminds us of how the characters would sparkle in the sun.

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Dripping Blood

Red tips for the fall months are a must, and if you want to give the staple a Halloween twist, go for the dripping blood effect. Keep the classic French design on three nails, but opt for a bloody drip on your pinkie and ring fingers.

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Frankenstein Digits

Spooky season just wouldn’t be complete without Frankenstein, and these nails perfectly capture the legendary character’s trademark look. Stick with classic white French tips and draw on black stitches for a fun and festive mani.

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Scary Tips

This black-and-white French tip set is spooky but not in-your-face, and the ghosts, spiderwebs, and other hand-painted designs feel right out of a mystical story book.

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Boo Mani

Keep your Halloween mani chic with classic white French nails… with a twist. On one nail, drip the French into the shape of a ghost. Don’t forget to paint on a spooky face to complete the vision.

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Velvet Pumpkins

Halloween calls for pumpkins galore, and this mani that depicts the seasonal fruit is stunning, to say the least. Take it up a notch and go for a velvet finish when painting each French tip in the orange and green hues of a pumpkin.