Halloween taps into our creativity like no other holiday—and this is especially true when it comes to our Halloween manicure.
London-based Metta Francis, aka Nailsbymets, says her clients are asking for fun designs ranging from ghosts, graveyard scenes, and carved pumpkins to classic dripping blood nails that use a deep, rich red as the standout shade. For her own nails at this time of year, she likes to strike a balance between the two. “I like quite vampy styles that can be worn once the day’s over like stiletto or long almond shaped dark red and black nails.”
From bloody drips to intricate webs, below, pro artists walk us through their most requested nail designs and the colors that make them squeamish in the best possible way. So whether you’re going all in on the scary vibes or looking for something more minimal, let this guide serve as the ultimate Halloween nail inspiration.
