These Halloween Nail Art Looks For Short Nails Are Somehow Both Spooky and Chic

Take one of this year's biggest nail trends – the French manicure — and add a blood-drip created with red polish for a Halloween twist.

A mash-up of spooky Halloween designs like monsters, eerie eyes, and jack-o-lanterns will get you into the spirit of the spooky season.

Black rhinestones are an elegant way to put a dark spin on your everyday manicure.

Whether you were a fan of Showtime's gory thriller Dexter or are looking for a horror-themed nail art look, this blood spatter design is perfect.

Adding an iridescent backdrop to your spiderweb nails adds a magical element to your Halloween nail art.

Adding finely milled glitter to your jack-o-lantern nail design is one way to make it shine brighter.

Halloween wouldn't be complete without a jack-o-lantern — or 10 — painted across your fingertips.

Black cat designs are quintessential to the spooky season.

Painting eyes onto your nails makes your manicure even more eerie.

Gradient nails are one of this year's most popular nail art trends. With the right colours, the blend of colours can become the perfect backdrop for Halloween scenes.

Stamp on skeleton designs to get you excited for Halloween.

Halloween treats are arguably the best part of the festivities.

Using the three colours of Halloween's most famous candy is a fun way to wear the gradient trend.

Painting on designs based on the Addams family is one way to get a memorable Halloween look in a snap.

Add an accent nail featuring the terrifying antagonist of the It films.

Paint the villains from famous horror films across your nails for a look that is both frightening and eye-catching.

Painting on Halloween colours like orange, black, and brown is a simple way to get a manicure that will last well into November.