Let’s not sugarcoat things: to ace Halloween requires hard work. There’s the costume to think about, where you want to look cool but still cute, unique yet still recognisable, and then if you want to go all out, you have to take care of your hair (or wig), and the make-up that you hope to rock. It’s a lot. And that is all before you zoom in on the little details that matter just as much—your nails for the season. We’ll be the first to say however, that even if you don’t like to dress up, Halloween nails are the middle ground to show some spirit. Not to mention, they’re fun, in theme for fall season, and is there ever a reason not to sport freshly manicured nails?
So whether you’re going all in on the scaries or looking for something more everyday to last you beyond fright night, let Vogue Singapore’s guide provide you with inspiration for your Halloween nails. Purists may argue that Halloween’s essence is encapsulated in the classic black and orange hues, and that’s undoubtedly true, so why not have those on your french tips? If you’re a maximalist, you might want to add extraterrestrial texture and colourful fun to your manicure—so aliencore nails would do just the trick. But it can’t be spooky season without some gore and splatter, and it’s high time you get comfortable with (fake) blood. And finally, skeletons for Halloween? Consider the brief nailed.
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Opulent darkness
Costumes might go full-on camp, but that doesn’t mean you should sacrifice your elegance. Take reference from Mugler, who sent models down their spring/summer 2025 runway in black satin nails with a twist. The pearls, painstakingly stowed behind each nail, add a sense of haunting grandeur to the mostly-black collection that still remain etched in our minds.
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Guts for gore
If you’re looking to go all out on the scaries, you’ve got options. This set is not for the faint-hearted, with bloody splatter, guts and gore that will absolutely terrify.
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Twist on the classic French
It’s a holiday renowned for and celebrated with a spooky palette: the iconic black and orange colour scheme. So dress up those French tips to remain right on theme, or simply for something that can last way beyond October 31st.
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Gothic charm
Swap out bare and minimal looks for some high-shine gothic charms. It’s usually the bigger, the better here—but for those new to wearing 3D nail art, go for more discreet embellishments that will still pack a bloody, vampy punch.
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Cute, kitsch and fun
The cutest ghosts we’ve ever seen belong to this set of nails. These hand-painted ones are so friendly, they’d give Casper a run for his money. The trick to keeping this mani from looking too cutesy? Some bold, metallic cat-eye tips.
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Spiral of bones
It’s not a Halloween piece without at least one reference to skulls and skeletons. And when we talk nail art, this is what we mean: intricate, delicate and featuring highly realistic lines that bring even the spookiest vision to life.
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A ghoulish aura
Aura nails are still having their moment, and we can’t see them going anywhere soon. These red and black ones are perfect if you’d like to play with the nail trend this spooky season.
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Alien sighting
Meet alien nails, the avant-garde manicure that is anything but boring. Chrome accents, extraterrestrial textures and a funky mishmash of colours are part of the aesthetic—all of which are perfect for your most experimental costumes.
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Witchy glam
Make your witchy intentions known, or keep it a little more mysterious, with some stars, moons and magical celestial skyscapes.
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Bloody drips
It’s time to draw blood. There’s something about blood drip nails that’s equal parts creepy, chic and seriously cool that we can’t get enough of.
