By Frankie Jabarkhyl

Trick Or Treat: Halloween Nail Art Looks To Transform Your Talons

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The spookiest night of the year is just over a week away, so (obviously) Halloween nail art is massively trending.

Whether or not you’ve started thinking about this year’s costume, it’s never too early to start planning your beauty look. Your nail art can serve as a costume on its own by taking it up a notch with some twisted, incredibly detailed designs. Whether you’re going for an edgy, eerie theme to scare off trick-or-treaters or you’re after something more chic and stylish to see you through to midnight, GRAZIA (and a few celebs) have you covered.

ALIEN CRYSTALS

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Instagram @tombachik

As the go-to for the likes of Selena Gomez and Jlo, it’s safe to say Tom Bachik knows a thing or two about transforming talons. This “alien crystal” look is perfect for any space-themed costumes and to bring a touch of bling to your Halloween get-up.

CELESTIAL CHIC

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Instagram @vivianmariewong

Halloween nails don’t have to be all ghosts, ghouls and gruesome – they can be chic too. This heavenly celestial look combines cute stars and moons with a touch of spider web for a more subtle and sophisticated look.

DARK ‘N STORMY

halloween nail art storm
Instagram @nailsbymei

Japanese nail artist and A-lister fave Mei Kawajiri is the person to follow if you want big, bold out-there nails. Perfect for Halloween, this look is all about long, pointed tips and striking stormy detail.

WEBBED TIPS

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Want to spook up your nails but can’t bear to say goodbye to your French tips? Then this one’s for you. And it really is as simple as adding a spider web design to your regular mani.

CREEPY CRAWLIES

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Instagram @theestallion

But if it’s full-on spidery vibes you’re after, this look from Megan Thee Stallion is just the ticket. Never one to shy away from a bold nail look, the rapper braved an arachnophobe’s worst nightmare – big black spiders on each of her (very) long nails. With a touch of red bling, of course.

CRUELLA DEVIL(LE)

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Instagram @tombachik

A little bit Cruella, a little bit Beetlejuice, this monochrome look rocked by Camila Cabello was practically made for Halloween.

SLITHER N’ SLIME

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Instagram @nailsbymei

Name a better Halloween nail art look than talons that look like they’ve been gunked in green monster slime. Nope? Thought not.

ROCKY HORROR HANDS

halloween nail art rocky horror
Instagram @betinagoldstein

Saying that, when else can you get away with a mini Rocky Horror Show-style mouth, complete with teeth and tongue, on your nails? Betina Goldstein, we salute you.

HEAVY METAL

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Chrome meets punk meets out of space, these daring silver nails spotted on Megan Fox will take you from Halloween party to dancefloor.

SKELETON CHIC

halloween nail art skeletons
Instagram @polished_yogi

Cool monochrome colours and on-point skeleton detail. What’s not to love?

CASPAR CUTE

halloween nails pink ghosts
Instagram @ingridraiana_

Caspar meets Barbiecore, these cute little ghosts might be more friendly than frightful but they’re a fun, colourful way to amp up your Halloween nail art look.

OVER THE MOON

Halloween nails moon
Instagram @aliciatnails

Witchy and eerie with a hint of werewolf, this phases of the moon look ticks all of the Halloween nail boxes, and then some.

SEEING RED

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Instagram @lolo.nailedit

Like something straight out of a slasher movie, this blood spatter effect was created using a mix of Essie’s ‘Skinny Dip’, ‘Blanc’ and ‘Forever Yummy’.

HOCUS POCUS

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Our inner eight-year-olds are obsessed with this Hocus Pocus-inspired look by Goldstein. Compete with stitching detail and that creepy eye, the sisters would most definitely approve.

MAXIMALIST MANIA

halloween nails mix and match
Instagram @melanated.mani

Take a leaf out of Hailey Bieber’s book (she is the nail art queen after all) and rock a mix-and-match maximalist look this Halloween. A great choice for the indecisive among us…

DRIP, DRIP, DRIP

halloween nail art blood drip
Instagram @amyle.nails

Channel your inner Bella Swan with a Vampire-esque blood drip effect. Insta nail sensation Amy Le used Smith And Cult’s ‘Call Me Poetry’ for her base and mixed ‘Bite Your Kiss’ and ‘Lover’s Creep’ for the blood. Simple yet oh-so-effective.

SPIDER SHIMMER

halloween nail art spiderweb
Instagram @pop_polished

One word to describe these shimmery spider webs? Stunning. You might find yourself donning these long after the Halloween decorations have come down…

MIDNIGHT FRENCH TIPS

Perfect for those looking for a chicer take on Halloween nails, these midnight French tips are easy but impactful. Simply use a jet black polish as your base and a silver shimmery hue for your tips.

This story first appeared on GRAZIA Middle East.

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