40+ Spooktacular October Nails To Try This Fall

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Embrace October’s cool and eerie beauty with nail art designs that are trendy and super fun!

This season, dare to be different and experiment with a variety of October nails that reflect the spooky season.

You could opt for a classic, black and orange theme, or perhaps you’re brave enough to try a haunted graveyard design. The options are endless and super fun.

A woman's hand with long orange nails with embossed designs

And for those who prefer a more elegant approach, plenty of sophisticated October nail design options incorporate lighter, muted hues for a minimalist but still gorgeous mani.

Regardless of your style or skill level, there’s a spooktacular October nail design that’s perfect for you.

So let your nails do the talking this Halloween! Check out all our favorite October nails and choose the one that reflects your spooky season style.

October Nails Ideas

Let’s celebrate Halloween and fall with gorgeous nail designs for October. Check out these beautiful manis that commemorate the season.

Make sure to pin your favorites from our fun and fabulous list!

1. Cute Pumpkins and Ghosts

A woman's hands with peachy square nails featuring an adorable pumpkin wearing glasses, a white ghost adorned with orange flowers, abstract white streaks with orange blossoms, and accent nails in a vibrant orange hue — Image courtesy of @nails.by.iz_

Want some fun-inspired nails for October?

Check out these short, peachy square nails featuring an adorable pumpkin wearing glasses, a white ghost adorned with orange flowers, abstract white streaks with orange blossoms, and accent nails in a vibrant orange hue!

2. Oogie Boogie

A woman's mid-length nails feature a neon green Oogie Boogie, a creative spider web, and black drips dusted with green sparkle — Image courtesy of @nails.by.iz_

Embrace the October spirit with a unique, trendy twist!

These mid-length nails feature a neon green Oogie Boogie, a creative spider web, and black drips dusted with green sparkle. Pair all this nail art with accent nails in sleek black decorated with fine green dust to create a captivating October nail design.

3. Pumpkins and Daisies

A woman's nails feature a pretty peach base with charming orange pumpkins and dainty daisie — Image courtesy of @rachelsbeauty_

These October nails in short coffin shapes are a playful ode to the season.

They feature a pretty peach base with charming orange pumpkins and dainty daisies. They are a visual symphony of October’s spooky and sweet spirit and a delightful fusion of autumn’s beautiful color palette.

4. October Florals

A woman's hand with mid-length October coffin nails in a peachy pink color decorated with pumpkins, daisies, and spooky spiders and cobwebs — Image courtesy of @rachelsbeauty_

Celebrate in style with mid-length October coffin nails in a peachy pink color decorated with pumpkins, daisies, and spooky spiders and cobwebs taking up the lower half of your nails.

5. Fall Foliage Palette

A woman's hands with gel nails painted in glossy violet, matte mustard, and velvety gold — Image courtesy of @nailcouturelincoln

Welcome the season’s beauty with October gel nails painted in glossy violet, matte mustard, and velvety gold! The set is infused with warm autumn charm by decorating accent nails with falling leaves in mint green, violet, and yellow.

It’s minimalist and chic and perfect for October elegance.

6. Pumpkin Stitch Glam

A woman's nails with vibrant orange French tips decorated with black stitches, pumpkin-tipped peach nails, orange nails dusted with fine silver dust, and glitter-loaded orange nails — Image courtesy of @nailcouturelincoln

These October nails with glittery accents will make you the showstopper of any crowd.

Combine vibrant orange French tips decorated with black stitches, pumpkin-tipped peach nails, orange nails dusted with fine silver dust, and glitter-loaded orange nails. They are an eye-catching, artful blend of autumn glam and spooky fun!

7. Autumn Floral Buds

A woman's hands with fusion of forest green, dandelion yellow, and dusty rose on long almond nails — Image courtesy of @nailcouturelincoln

Elevate your manicure game this October with a fusion of forest green, dandelion yellow, and dusty rose on long almond nails.

Add more glam by decorating your accent nails with budding flowers in vibrant red.

8. Spooky Scream Pink Chaos

A woman's black oval nails intricately designed with pink flames, drips, and the ubiquitous Ghostface mask — Image courtesy of @groovynailco

October nails take a spooky and stylish turn with mid-length, black oval nails intricately designed with pink flames, drips, and the ubiquitous Ghostface mask.

The addition of spider webs completes the Halloween look, making your nails a centerpiece of this season’s festivities.

9. Bat Frenchies

A woman's oval mid-length cute October nails featuring a soft peach hue charmingly tipped with adorable black bats — Image courtesy of @paiwaloves

Looking to add a spooky twist to your autumn manicure?

Try these cute oval mid-length October nails featuring a soft peach hue charmingly tipped with adorable black bats.

10. Pumpkins and Love Webs

A woman's nails with warm hues of cream and orange combine with the sultry allure of black — Image courtesy of @paiwaloves

In this nail set, warm hues of cream and orange combine with the sultry allure of black.

The accent nails feature intricate hand-painted orange pumpkins and heart-centered spider webs, turning your fingertips into a charming canvas that celebrates the season.

11. White Glitter Pumpkin Tips

A woman's hand with long oval nails in lustrous rose gold glitter and soft peach hues — Image courtesy of @nailsbyharriet_

Let your nails be the canvas of the beauty of fall by painting long oval nails in lustrous rose gold glitter and soft peach hues.

The set is made even more beautiful by adding white pumpkins outlined in rose gold glitter at the tips of accent nails.

12. Pumpkins and Camo

A woman's mid-length square tips painted in captivating matte green and black hues — Image courtesy of @nails_byjolie

Create a unique autumn style with October nails that flaunt trendy mid-length square tips painted in captivating matte green and black hues.

They are perfectly complemented by accent nails featuring playful orange pumpkin tips and camouflage patterns.

13. Shimmery Spooky Pumpkins

A person with orange and black nails with black accent nail with intricate and eerie-looking orange pumpkin and spider web nail stickers — Image courtesy of @dipped.in.glitz

The blend of black and glitter orange nails is classic Halloween goodness.

The mani is further accentuated with a black accent nail with intricate and eerie-looking orange pumpkin and spider web nail stickers.

14. Graveyard Shift

A person holding up a beautiful bright green and chunky purple and green glitter — Image courtesy of @dipped.in.glitz

Greet the spooky season with October nails that radiate in beautiful bright green and chunky purple and green glitter.

Add even more Halloween style by painting a zombie hand on your accent nail.

15. Foliage Romance

A woman's mid-length coffin nails drenched in the rich colors of autumn, from scarlet and brown to velvety orange and creamy hues — Image courtesy of @dipped.in.glitz

Level up your October nails aesthetic with mid-length coffin nails drenched in the rich colors of autumn, from scarlet and brown to velvety orange and creamy hues.

Don’t miss the accent nail adorned with a cheerful orange pumpkin, falling autumn leaves, tiny hearts, and the playful “Boo” in elegant cursive, capturing the spirit of the season in style.

16. Pumpkin Ghost

A woman's short October nails in dark, mysterious metallic polish, combined with enchanting accent nails in taupe showcasing an adorable ghost guarding a pumpkin beneath a sky of twinkling stars — Image courtesy of @beautytendernails

Transform your look with short October nails in dark, mysterious metallic polish, combined with enchanting accent nails in taupe showcasing an adorable ghost guarding a pumpkin beneath a sky of twinkling stars.

17. Halloween Doodles

A woman's hands with set features solid black, smiles on white, floating ghosts on matcha green, dancing brown daisies on soft peach, and an abstract tortoiseshell pattern — Image courtesy of @beautytendernails

Mix and match for stunning short October nails, like in this mani in gorgeous, velvety matte.

The set features solid black, smiles on white, floating ghosts on matcha green, dancing brown daisies on soft peach, and an abstract tortoiseshell pattern.

18. Watermelon Mummy Ghosts

A woman's nails mid-length squoval nails in pastel pink resemble watermelons with black polka dots and speckles, while accent nails playfully flaunt white flying ghosts outlined in fresh green, mummy tips with green eyes, and spooky spiderwebs — Image courtesy of @jal.nailartist

Have fun with your October nails, and opt for unexpected colors and patterns!

These mid-length squoval nails in pastel pink resemble watermelons with black polka dots and speckles, while accent nails playfully flaunt white flying ghosts outlined in fresh green, mummy tips with green eyes, and spooky spiderwebs.

It’s a refreshing and unique take on Halloween nails.

19. Cheetah Bite

A woman's matte brown nails roaring in black cheetah print, while the daring accent nail showcases bloodied vampire fangs at the tips and cuticles — Image courtesy of @jal.nailartist

Embrace your wild side this October with short matte brown nails roaring in black cheetah print, while the daring accent nail showcases bloodied vampire fangs at the tips and cuticles fresh from a bite, adding a spine-tingling twist to your style.

20. Butterfly Skull

A woman's short October nails in glossy deep black, adorned with captivating designs like eerie bone fingers and a beautifully painted skull split in half — Image courtesy of @jal.nailartist

Rock the season with short October nails in glossy deep black, adorned with captivating designs like eerie bone fingers and a beautifully painted skull split in half.

21. Hocus Pocus

A woman's matte peach polish are enchanting with nail art from the Halloween classic Hocus Pocus designs. — Image courtesy of @jal.nailartist

These October nails in matte peach polish are enchanting with nail art from the Halloween classic Hocus Pocus.

From the iconic hair of the Sanderson sisters to the black flame candle to black cats, ghosts, and sparkles, this mani will have you feeling the Halloween spirit.

22. Happy Ghosts and Pumpkin Frenchies

A woman's pink nails are spooky and fun by showcasing pumpkin top tips or floating cheerful ghosts, and the violet pinky nail shines with a topcoat of fine red glitter — Image courtesy of @jal.nailartist

This set is a charming fusion of baby pink nails with a vibrant violet accent nail.

The pink nails are spooky and fun by showcasing pumpkin top tips or floating cheerful ghosts, and the violet pinky nail shines with a topcoat of fine red glitter.

23. Purple Spook

A woman's rose pink nails with violet outline designs like pumpkin tips, white ghosts with violet hearts, and chrome violet flames — Image courtesy of @nailsbyjenny_az

This pink October nail set features mid-length oval nails in an unconventional but stunning rose pink shade.

It celebrates the season with violet outline designs like pumpkin tips, white ghosts with violet hearts, and chrome violet flames.

24. Checkered Prints and Pumpkin Tips

A woman's almond-shaped October nails in a soothing soft peach hue nails are decorated with orange and black designs. — Image courtesy of @nailsbyjenny_az

Indulge in cozy autumn vibes with almond-shaped October nails in a soothing soft peach hue.

The accent nails steal the spotlight with charming orange pumpkin tips and nostalgic checkered prints in an autumn palette of white, black, orange, and yellow.

25. Spooky Maroon-Black Ombré

A woman's nails with maroon and black blend seamlessly on long square nails — Image courtesy of @nailsbyjenny_az

Celebrate the autumn vibes with ombré October nails, where maroon and black blend seamlessly on long square nails, embodying the dramatic essence of the season.

26. Fall Glitz and Hues

A woman's mid-length oval nails featuring the captivating trio of orange, black speckled, and glistening gold — Image courtesy of @maddz4dips

Create a gorgeous October nail aesthetic on mid-length oval nails featuring the captivating trio of orange, black, and glistening gold.

Complete the look with unique accent nails in black and orange horizontal halfsies playfully dance with sparkling glitters.

27. Halloween Glam

A woman's mid-length oval nails painted purple, orange, and black — Image courtesy of @maddz4dips

This October acrylic nail set features an enchanting blend of mid-length oval nails painted purple, orange, and black.

The drama is heightened as the mani goes from solid black at the ends to orange with purple and black chunky glitter on the pointer finger creeping up from the base, orange fully covered in purple and black on the middle finger, and just purple and black glitter on the ring finger.

It’s an excellent way to highlight design progression with colors and finishes.

28. Halloween Treats

A woman's almond October nails, bathed in a cozy chocolate brown nails are decorated with pumpkins and ghosts. — Image courtesy of @lamournailsnz

Want a unique way to welcome October? These almond October nails, bathed in a cozy chocolate brown, look delicious and are made even more fun with accent nails featuring quirky white ghosts and lively orange pumpkin tips.

The perfect chocolate Halloween treat!

29. Blood Red Bones

A woman's red October nail tells a varied Halloween tale, with designs of black flames and drips, red spider webs, and a horizontal line of white bones — Image courtesy of @arellyys_nailss

With these long square October acrylic nail designs, you get spooky beauty captured at your fingertips. The mani alternates between glossy black and matte dark red.

Each red October nail tells a varied Halloween tale, with designs of black flames and drips, red spider webs, and a horizontal line of white bones, creating a captivating visual narrative.

30. Pumpkin Spice

A woman's oval nails adorned in rich hues of dark green, moss green, and orange, shimmering with smears of gold — Image courtesy of @rltnailsandbeauty

Dive into the heart of autumn with these enchanting October nails, a canvas of oval nails adorned in rich hues of dark green, moss green, and orange, shimmering with smears of gold.

The accent nail, decorated with orange pumpkin tips outlined in green, adds a playful touch that showcases the season’s vibrant spirit.

31. Cloud Frenchies With Spooky Accents

A woman's October nails with French tips shaped like clouds in bewitching black, orange, and yellow shades — Image courtesy of @andrea_nailartist1202

Step into the Halloween season with these captivating October nails with French tips shaped like clouds in bewitching black, orange, and yellow shades.

Add even more oomph by decorating your nails further with spooky delights– from spider webs and half moons to white ghosts and orange pumpkins.

32. Spooky Midnight Blooms

A mani with long black ovals serving as a night sky for ghostly purple flowers with skull centers, eerie purple half-moons, and flying white little ghosts — Image courtesy of @practicallymagic_nailsbeauty

In search of a manicure that whispers tales of spooky midnight? These October nails are just the ticket!

Opt for long black ovals serving as a night sky for ghostly purple flowers with skull centers, eerie purple half-moons, and flying white little ghosts, turning your manicure into a captivating midnight garden of spooks.

33. Thin Black Frenchies With Spooky Details

A woman's short oval peach nails with sleek, thin black French tips — Image courtesy of @practicallymagic_nailsbeauty

You’d be surprised how these simple October nails, featuring a delightful mix of short oval peach nails with sleek, thin black French tips, can get you into the Halloween spirit.

This set perfectly encapsulates the festive season with charming accents of little white ghosts and spider webs at the corners of each accent nail.

34. Velvet Pumpkins on Orange

A woman's short squoval nails painted in varying hues of vibrant orange and smattered with cute matte pumpkins created using simple nail stamps — Image courtesy of @practicallymagic_nailsbeauty

These easy October nails are like a fashionable pumpkin patch on your fingertips, with short squoval nails painted in varying hues of vibrant orange and smattered with cute matte pumpkins created using simple nail stamps.

It’s easy, pretty, and perfect for the season!

35. Rose Gold Ghosts

A woman's short square nails with warm shades of rosy brown, soft peach, and sparkling rose gold — Image courtesy of @rmnailtech

Give your manicure a cozy autumn update by pairing short square nails with warm shades of rosy brown, soft peach, and sparkling rose gold.

Add a spooky touch to this cozy October mani by adding playful peeking ghosts, dreamy brown half-moons adorned with tiny dots, and twinkling stars.

36. Speckle Pumpkin Set

A woman's long almond nails in soft peach and brown are decorated with gold and red designs. — Image courtesy of @jellybayn_nails

Get glam and diverse October nails with long almond nails in soft peach and brown.

Each nail is a canvas of creativity! One showcases pumpkins. One features abstract lines, black and golden polka dots, and delicate brown leaves.

Another features a combination of gold dots and brown and peach leaves. And the final fully polished nail is adorned with artistic speckles of black and golden polka dots.

37. Chic Pink Halloween

A woman's mid-length oval nails painted in soft peach, decorated with shiny pink pumpkins, pink marble flames, starry skies, and friendly white ghost tips — Image courtesy of @jellybayn_nails

These October nails are like a fun fall party on your fingertips, with mid-length oval nails painted in soft peach, decorated with shiny pink pumpkins, pink marble flames, starry skies, and friendly white ghost tips.

38. Yellow-Orange Halloween Set

A woman's October nails showcase fun designs like cobwebs with spiders, yellow and orange drips, the word “boo,” and nails featuring orange and yellow hues stitched together — Image courtesy of @jellybayn_nails

Want to add a touch of October’s festive spirit to your style? Go for gorgeous Halloween doodles!

These October nails showcase fun designs like cobwebs with spiders, yellow and orange drips, the word “boo,” and nails featuring orange and yellow hues stitched together.

39. Spider Gems

A woman's mid-length square nails in tranquil shades of light gray and soft peach — Image courtesy of @nailsby__tessa

This nail set is like dusk during fall, with mid-length square nails in tranquil shades of light gray and soft peach.

The soft peach nails shimmer with black and purple chunky glitter, while the gray nails spin enchanting tales with spider cobwebs and a lone spider accentuated with green and lavender gems.

40. Halloween Night

A woman's long black nails are decorated with skulls and ghosts. — Image courtesy of @curedbybeth

Get ready to unleash the spookiness of the season with these goth October coffin nails that transform your fingertips into a chilling Halloween night!

Each nail screams spooky, from eerie cemetery scenes, ghostly apparitions, sinister cobwebs, skulls, and skeletons, all painted on a sleek black backdrop.

41. Bold Black and White

A woman's pure black with spooky ghosts, delicate finger bones, and creepy spiders coming to life in a haunting, stark white palette — Image courtesy of @polishedbykiah

Turn your nails into a canvas of Halloween delights with these simple October nails!

Short square nails don an eerie charm in pure black with spooky ghosts, delicate finger bones, and creepy spiders coming to life in a haunting, stark white palette.

42. Bats and Glitz

nails embrace the darkness in elegant black, while accent nails glisten with the mystique of translucent white polish, adorned by enchanting black bats, cobweb nail stickers, and a touch of gold and silver chunky glitter at the nail base — Image courtesy of @bysarahnailartist

Long square nails embrace the darkness in elegant black, while accent nails glisten with the mystique of translucent white polish, adorned by enchanting black bats, cobweb nail stickers, and a touch of gold and silver chunky glitter at the nail base.

43. Autumn Glam

A woman's mid-length oval nails are painted in luxurious shades of moss green, velvet orange, and alluring matte peach — Image courtesy of @bysarahnailartist

Be the talk of the town with these October nails that exude an irresistible autumn glam! Mid-length oval nails are painted in luxurious shades of moss green, velvet orange, and alluring matte peach.

The matte peach nails steal the show with brown and green autumn leaf nail art complemented with dainty daisies!

44. Fall Night Sky

A woman's hand with orange and black nail art. — Image courtesy of @bysarahnailartist

Create the quintessential black and orange Halloween mani with this enchanting nail design.

Long, oval nails are dipped in black and dusted with gold at the center like aura nails, while bright orange nails are adorned with black half-moons and sparkling stars. The mani resembles a fall night sky and embodies the season’s warmth in the most charming way.

45. Pink Spooky Glam

A woman's hands with glossy bright pink on the ends and in the middle velvety soft pink — Image courtesy of @mynailgirlness

Have fun with your short nails by painting them a glossy bright pink on the ends and in the middle velvety soft pink, like cotton candy at a fun, spooky carnival.

Then, add a playful Halloween touch by adding black and white ghost tips to the accent nails, making this set the sweetest scare this October.

46. Animal Print and Spook Combo

A woman's black nails that feature a haunting Ghostface mask, playful floating ghosts, and fierce zebra prints — Image courtesy of @mynailgirlness

Mix and match colors and nail art like these black nails that feature a haunting Ghostface mask, playful floating ghosts, and fierce zebra prints.

Soften the set with a velvety silver accent nail and sheer soft pink nails outlined with silver glitter.

47. Smoke and Skulls

A woman's long coffin nails that blend the warmth of matte soft peach and the enigma of smudged black tips resembling eerie fumes — Image courtesy of @jark.nails

These October nails are like a mysterious incantation, with long coffin nails that blend the warmth of matte soft peach and the enigma of smudged black tips resembling eerie fumes. The accent nail whispers secrets through black smoke fumes that form a shadowy skull.

It’s the perfect combination of spooky and stylish!

48. Classic Halloween Nails

A woman's long oval nails in bright orange with black cat designs on them. — Image courtesy of @jark.nails

Nothing says classic Halloween like orange and black!

This fun Halloween mani features the playful spirit of October with long oval nails in bright orange. Each nail is even more fun with spooky designs such as bats, pumpkins, leaves, love potions, cats, and stylish ghosts in hats!

49. Fall Blooms

A woman with peach oval nails are decorated with scattered orange and yellow flowers and green leaves — Image courtesy of @jark.nails

This nail set blooms like a serene autumn garden!

Peach oval nails are decorated with scattered orange and yellow flowers and green leaves, while gilded gold cuticles add a touch of elegance to your seasonal style.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Colors Suit October Nails?

October nail colors often include palettes that reflect the autumn season and the spooky festivities of Halloween.

Deep orange is a popular choice because it embodies the warmth of fall leaves. Black, purple, and lime green are often associated with Halloween and can add a mysterious or edgy touch to nail designs.

Burgundy or rich reds are also popular and reminiscent of the changing foliage. And earthy tones, such as warm browns or muted greens, also help create a cozy autumnal look.

These colors collectively capture the essence of October and the season’s spirit.

Why Are Halloween Themes Popular for October Nails?

October marks the onset of autumn, and Halloween falls in the middle of this month and is one of the biggest celebrations of the season before Thanksgiving.

Halloween-themed nails beautifully capture the season’s essence, and the tradition of Halloween, coupled with the influence of pop culture and social media trends, inspires people to express their love for the season through nail art with intricate designs and classic Halloween color palettes.

Moreover, these manis can also be a complementary accessory to Halloween costumes, enhancing the overall festive experience and highlighting nails as a canvas for self-expression and cultural celebration.

Plus, they are super cute too!

Celebrate the Magic of the Season With October Nails!

As trees don their fiery coats and Halloween whispers in the wind, October nail designs can become your artistic playground.

From cozy autumn shades to playful Halloween patterns, there’s something to suit every style.

So, don’t miss out!

Check out our faves and mix and match elements that suit you, and let your nails tell a story of the season, whether it’s the warm colors of fall or the spooky fun of Halloween.

Whether it’s subtle and chic or over-the-top and bold, it’s your chance to be the star with nails that capture the essence of October!

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