Dressing up for Halloween [1] doesn't need to be limited to costumes and makeup [2]. Adorning your nails with spooky designs is one way to get into the spirit for the upcoming festive period.
If you're looking for Halloween nail art [3] that looks chic on short nails, you've come to the right place. We've curated looks that feature terrifying horror film characters as accents and marry some of this year's biggest nail trends (like gradient nails [4]) with designs that are quintessential to Halloween [5]. You'll even find a gory update to your go-to French manicure [6]. Check out our picks for the best Halloween nail art looks for short nails, ahead.
Best Halloween Nail Art Ideas For Short Nails: Blood-Drip French Tip
Take one of this year's biggest nail trends – the French manicure [7] — and add a blood-drip created with red polish for a Halloween [8] twist.
Best Halloween Nail Art Ideas For Short Nails: Monster Mash
A mash-up of spooky Halloween [9] designs like monsters, eerie eyes, and jack-o-lanterns will get you into the spirit of the spooky season.
Best Halloween Nail Art Ideas For Short Nails: Black Rhinestones
Black rhinestones are an elegant way to put a dark spin on your everyday manicure.
Best Halloween Nail Art Ideas For Short Nails: Blood Spatter
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.
Best Halloween Nail Art Ideas For Short Nails: Spiderwebs on Iridescent Polish
Adding an iridescent backdrop [10] to your spiderweb nails adds a magical element to your Halloween [11] nail art.
Best Halloween Nail Art Ideas For Short Nails: Sparkling Jack-o-Lantern
Adding finely milled glitter to your jack-o-lantern nail design is one way to make it shine brighter.
Best Halloween Nail Art Ideas For Short Nails: Jack-O-Lantern
Halloween [12] wouldn't be complete without a jack-o-lantern — or 10 — painted across your fingertips.
Best Halloween Nail Art Ideas For Short Nails: Black Cat Nail Art
Black cat designs are quintessential to the spooky season.
Best Halloween Nail Art Ideas For Short Nails: Eyes Everywhere
Painting eyes onto your nails makes your manicure even more eerie.
Best Halloween Nail Art Ideas For Short Nails: Haunted Gradient
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 [13] scenes.
Best Halloween Nail Art Ideas For Short Nails: Skeleton Nail Art
Stamp on skeleton designs to get you excited for Halloween [14].
Best Halloween Nail Art Ideas For Short Nails: Candy Corn Nail Art
Halloween [15] treats are arguably the best part of the festivities.
Best Halloween Nail Art Ideas For Short Nails: Candy Corn Gradient
Using the three colours of Halloween [16]'s most famous candy is a fun way to wear the gradient trend.
Best Halloween Nail Art Ideas For Short Nails: Addams Family
Painting on designs based on the Addams family is one way to get a memorable Halloween [17] look in a snap.
Best Halloween Nail Art Ideas For Short Nails: Pennywise Nails
Add an accent nail featuring the terrifying antagonist of the It films.
Best Halloween Nail Art Ideas For Short Nails: Horror Film Villains
Paint the villains from famous horror films across your nails for a look that is both frightening and eye-catching.
Best Halloween Nail Art Ideas For Short Nails: Halloween Colours
Painting on Halloween [18] colours like orange, black, and brown is a simple way to get a manicure that will last well into November.