13 DIY Spooky Nails You Can Try at Home This Halloween

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Spooky Nail Season is Here

Looking for easy October nails? These DIY spooky nails are perfect for at home Halloween nails—ghosts, pumpkins, webs, and more! Get inspired with these cute and creepy designs. #DIYspookynails #halloweennails #athomenails

Halloweeeeeen nails are calling, and this year it’s all about DIY spooky nails you can totally pull off at home. 🎃 Whether you want something quick and simple or you’re ready to test out your inner nail artist, I’ve got you covered with plenty of inspo.

Think easy October nails with ghosts, pumpkins, spiderwebs, and a little sparkle—all the designs you can recreate as at home Halloween nails. I’ll share my favorite tips and a handy supply list to get you started, plus a gallery full of inspo from some super-talented nail artists over on Instagram (don’t forget to click through and show them some love!). Oh, and if you learn better by watching? Yep—I’ve included some fun video tutorials too.

Get ready to pick your favorite spooky style and try it for yourself!

DIY Tips for At Home Halloween Nails 🎃👻

Before we jump into all the inspo, here are a few easy tricks to help you nail (pun intended 😜) your at-home Halloween mani:

Start with a good base coat 👉 This keeps your nails strong and makes your spooky designs last longer.
Use dotting tools (or a bobby pin!) 👉 Perfect for making ghost eyes, spider bodies, or tiny pumpkins.
Striping brush magic 👉 A skinny nail art brush is your best friend for webs, stitches, and skeleton lines.
Stickers & stamps save time 👉 If freehand painting isn’t your thing, grab Halloween nail stickers or stamping plates—they look pro without the effort.
Sponges for ombré looks 👉 Want a dreamy sunset or smoky background? Dab polish onto a sponge and press it onto your nail.
Top coat is non-negotiable 👉 Seal in your art with a glossy top coat (or matte if you want that witchy vibe).

Pro tip: Don’t stress about perfection—Halloween nails look even cuter when they’re a little wobbly or quirky. Think of it as part of the spooky charm!

DIY Spooky Nails Inspo and Video Tutorials

Pumpkin & Ghost Mix – Easy October nails with pumpkins, ghosts, and checkerboard accents you can recreate at home. — Pumpkin & Ghost Mix – Easy October nails with pumpkins, ghosts, and checkerboard accents you can recreate at home. @tracys.nail.bar

Neon Spider Vibes – Bright green and purple spiders with drips make these bold at home Halloween nails a total standout. — Neon Spider Vibes – Bright green and purple spiders with drips make these bold at home Halloween nails a total standout. @jnjnails97

Retro Spooky Set – Checkerboard, webs, and orange swirls come together for DIY spooky nails that feel fun and chic. — Retro Spooky Set – Checkerboard, webs, and orange swirls come together for DIY spooky nails that feel fun and chic. @saltysalhttps://www.instagram.com/saltysalonco/p/DPRZmrFAOYm/onco

Skeleton Fingers – Black polish with simple white bone details—such an easy Halloween nail idea to try at home. — Skeleton Fingers – Black polish with simple white bone details—such an easy Halloween nail idea to try at home. @nails_and_beauty_by_daisy

Golden Web Glam – Shimmery spiderweb nails that look luxe but can be recreated with a steady hand and glitter polish. — Golden Web Glam – Shimmery spiderweb nails that look luxe but can be recreated with a steady hand and glitter polish. @nailedbydevon

Cute Mummy Tips – Short nails get a spooky-cute twist with easy ghost, pumpkin, and mummy French tips—perfect October nails you can DIY. — Cute Mummy Tips – Short nails get a spooky-cute twist with easy ghost, pumpkin, and mummy French tips—perfect October nails you can DIY. @nailsbyaprilmae

Stitched & Spooky – Ghosts and stitched French tips make these easy October nails a perfect at home Halloween look. — Stitched & Spooky – Ghosts and stitched French tips make these easy October nails a perfect at home Halloween look. @cosmo_by_evvy

Spiderweb Stamping – Black spiderwebs over white polish give instant DIY spooky nails with zero fuss. — Spiderweb Stamping – Black spiderwebs over white polish give instant DIY spooky nails with zero fuss. @chicale_nails

Pastel Pumpkin Vibes – Soft pinks, purples, and mint with pumpkins and moons for cute at home Halloween nails. — Pastel Pumpkin Vibes – Soft pinks, purples, and mint with pumpkins and moons for cute at home Halloween nails. @nails_and_beauty_by_daisy

Creepy Cute Mix – Long stiletto nails with ghosts, webs, pumpkins, and bones—DIY spooky nails that pop. — Creepy Cute Mix – Long stiletto nails with ghosts, webs, pumpkins, and bones—DIY spooky nails that pop. @airygancenails

Mini Ghost Friends – Sweet little ghosts with angel wings and brooms make these easy October nails fun to try at home. — Mini Ghost Friends – Sweet little ghosts with angel wings and brooms make these easy October nails fun to try at home. @beckis.beauty

DIY Halloween Nail Kit – Supplies You’ll Want 🕷️💅

Want to give spooky nails a go at home? Stock up on these basics and you’ll be set for any design:

Base coat & top coat – the must-haves for long-lasting nails.
Black & white polish – the spooky-season essentials.
Orange & green polish – for pumpkins and monster vibes.
Nail art brushes – especially a thin striping brush for webs and stitches.
Dotting tools (or bobby pins) – for ghost eyes, polka dots, and tiny details.
Nail stickers & stamping plates – a shortcut to perfect spiderwebs, bats, and skeletons.
Makeup sponge – great for ombré backgrounds or smoky effects.
Fine glitter polish – adds a little magical sparkle to any Halloween look.

You don’t need fancy tools—half the fun of at home Halloween nails is getting creative with what you already have!

At home Halloween nails don’t have to be hard! These DIY spooky nails are fun, simple, and perfect for easy October nails you can recreate yourself. #DIYspookynails #easyhalloweennails #octobernails

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