Girliest Halloween and Fall Nails for 2021!

Following all the ways to celebrate Halloween at college, here is my ultimate list of Halloween nail art ideas for fall and autumn, all the spooky fall nails and spoopy nails 101! From easy nail designs for Halloween to more complex and beautiful art, here are the girliest Halloween nail looks to drool over – definitely check out each artist and give them tons of love and likes!!

Best Ghost Nail Art ideas for Halloween

By @chelseas_nails 👈🏻

I absolutely love this girly nail look, Halloween nail art perfect for short nails, these Halloween ghost nail art is so cute! Who says ghosts can’t be girly and sparkly?

By @nailmhtech 👈🏻

This nail look is so similar but is equally as cute! This is such an adorable nail art look for short nails for Halloween, plus is the perfect way to celebrate Mean Girls day in October with some pink nail art!

By @bellamour 👈🏻

Ghosts look gorgeous on long nails too! If you’re after some cute Halloween nail art looks definitely try baby pinks, it looks beautiful against the tiny white ghosts.

By @brionnalmoore 👈🏻

I love the bandage like stripes on these spooky Halloween nails, the added ghost nail is the perfect touch! The perfect pink and white Halloween nail art look.

By @everydaybeaut 👈🏻

Why not go hot pink for Halloween! This gorgeous nail art features a mini ghost and celestial motifs with mini stars and moons in there too. It’s so cute and an adorable way of taking brighter colours in to autumn and fall, bright nails don’t have to be just for spring and summer!

By @kylakendle 👈🏻

A super cute black and white Halloween nail art look perfect for short nails! Sometimes the more simple, the more magical and we can embrace fun October spooky elements and layer them on top of a classy nude base.

By @beautybyvies 👈🏻

More adorable spooky elements, these confetti nails are so cute! This is the perfect girly Halloween nail art look as you can feature so many different cute shades of pink and the tiny motifs appear as like confetti on the nails. Such an adorable Halloween nail art perfect for short nails as well as long nails!

By @gaianailloungeohiocity 👈🏻

These black stiletto shaped nails are so cute and Halloween appropriate, they are so striking and the mini ghosts really stand out!

By @naileditbyliv 👈🏻

I love these cute minimal ghosts, they really make use of the gorgeous wavy nail art trend that is so popular right now! They are so subtle, elegant and classy too, the perfect elegant Halloween nail art look that adheres to the 2021 fall nail trends.

By @ricekittynails 👈🏻

I can’t stop loving these gorgeous dusky glitter ghost nails, they are so cute! The celestial elements go with the mini ghosts so perfectly. It can be hard to go unique with ghost nails but these definitely stand out, the cutest kawaii Halloween nail art!

By @partywithcarly 👈🏻

The perfect spoopy nail art, I love the play on the traditional french tip nails or french manicure and the pastels are so cute and different for Halloween! This nail art is perfect for short nails and long nails.

By @the_nailguru 👈🏻

Ghosts and constellations for Halloween, this nail art look really encapsulates the magical and cosy feeling about October, autumn or fall, nail art you can wear on the run up to Halloween!

By @deartonii 👈🏻

Cat ghost nail art! Such a cute play on the original ghost nail art, why not wear cats on your nails this Halloween? The perfect Halloween nail art for cat lovers!

By @dollfacebrowsofficial 👈🏻

This may be a similar ghost nail art design to the others above but I love this black and white Halloween nail look as the mini ghosts against the black remind me of ying and yang symbols, which is so cute! I love that you have to look twice to see they are actually mini ghosts.

By @indexstudionz 👈🏻

One of my favourite spooky nail designs because I love nude nail art for Halloween! This look is so sweet and looks beautiful against a darker skin tone as it lets the nude blush pink shine and come in to its own; the mini ghosts and ‘boo’ letters are perfect!

By @venetiansalons 👈🏻

The perfect elegant nails for fall are these adorable ghost tipped square nails, they feature a similar design to the above looks but are so elegant on long nails for Halloween and play in to the wavy nail trend, it’s subtle, minimal but incredibly cute.

By @lillysnailz 👈🏻

I love these ghoul nails, proving that good spooky fall nails don’t have to have a certain colour palette! The shades of pink make them more girly and stand out against the reds and oranges of fall and autumn.

By @b_dazzledbeauty 👈🏻

Disney inspired Halloween nails! This Disney Micky Mouse nail art is equal parts adorable and genius, I love the little sprinkles added in there, they look delicious at the same time.

By @nailssbymels 👈🏻

I wanted to add this one in as I think it’s the perfect elegant Halloween nail art, the glossy nude base looks so classy and expensive and the mini Halloween motifs decorating the tips of the nails are perfect. I get Cinderella nails vibes from the pumpkin tips! This would be perfect to do if you want to create a Cinderella nail art look but don’t want to be too obvious, all the fairytale vibes! I think this is so clever.

Fall nails and Autumn nails

By @nailsbymlh 👈🏻

These Halloween gnome nails are so cute! They also give Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs vibes and are perfect for creating a subtle Disney nail art look for Halloween or spooky season.

By @beautybyvies 👈🏻

The classic plaid nail, this adorable design incorporates all your favourite fall nail shades and colours for autumn and does it so beautifully. This design will be sure to standout for miles and be noticed by everyone!

By @mikabeautybar 👈🏻

Sometimes you have to go all out Halloween on your nails and this look is so much fun, the gold glitter is everything and the perfect way to embrace the spooky season.

By @color_camp 👈🏻

Speaking of gold glitter nails, these golden tip nails are everything and the perfect classy nail art for fall or autumn! The nude base sets them off perfectly and they are a wonderful spooky fall inspired twist on the traditional french tip nails or french manicure nail look.

By @nailsbystephskinner 👈🏻

I thought this autumnal nail art design was so cute! I don’t know how to describe this beautiful orange hue other than ‘pumpkin orange’ and the little dots look just like buttons.

By @les_ongles_de_b 👈🏻

Such a dreamy combination of gorgeous fall nail colours and autumnal motifs! You can never go wrong with glitter in autumn.

By @raenailco 👈🏻

All of the beautiful fall nail shades with a generous dollop of pumpkin!

By @girlgangnailstudio 👈🏻

The most beautiful autumn and fall appropriate pumpkin orange hue with mini ghost adornments and delectable glossy finish? Ahhh so pretty! All the fall stereotypes but it manages to be incredibly fresh still.

By @nailsby.hails 👈🏻

All the Halloween spooky goodness in these confetti style nails, I love the gnomes with their huge white beards! The pearlescent base is so pretty.

By @nails_by_syd 👈🏻

A must try Halloween nail look for short nails! These mini kawaii pumpkins are everything.

By @nailartbyjen 👈🏻

My favourite spooky nail art ever! There never was a more appropriate autumn fall nail design, incorporating mini candy corn stripes and adorning each nail tip with them. The nude base looks gorgeous and mini gold Disney adornments complement it beautifully and grab attention.

By @jossgerrardnails 👈🏻

The perfect pumpkin accent nail design, I love the idea of adorning the tip of the nail with the Halloween motif, the perfect play on the french manicure.

By @ricekittynails 👈🏻

When in doubt, add pumpkins, orange and gold accents! The gold really takes this look to another level and makes it look incredibly regal.

By @ricekittynails 👈🏻

I have never seen multicoloured stripes on fall nails but these are so gorgeous! I love how they include the gorgeous glossy blood orange hue and then contrast it with cornflower blue stripes to make it pop. This whole autumn nail art look just looks incredible, the gold adornments are everything!

By @ricekittynails 👈🏻

The plaid nail look will never go out of style, I love it over a natural nail or transparent base, with a glossy finish. The contrasting colours are everything and the perfect way to steer your nail art in fall to make it really pop!

By @bellamour 👈🏻

We have to finish with another Disney fall nail art look, they give a subtle nod to Mickey Mouse with the mini black ears sat atop the pumpkins, with confetti style spooky motifs on the prettiest nude pink background! So, so cute.

Best Creepy nail art ideas

By @vanityprojects 👈🏻

Oh yes. These frankenstein nails are so clever, I can’t stop thinking about them. The perfect spooky twist on the french manicure and just genius!

By @thehotblend 👈🏻

These Halloween nails are so classy and elegant, the perfect expensive looking nail art design for the spooky season.

By @ricekittynails 👈🏻

All the Snow White Poison Apple vibes from these spooky creepy nails, they stir up everything I love about Halloween! The fairy stories, the folklore, the apple dishes… these nails are serving up so many vibes for me. They are so clever, the black smoky ombre base is just so clever and evocative topped with red glitter.

By @ricekittynails 👈🏻

The best Nightmare on Elm Street nail art for the spooky season! This is so clever and cute at the same time, the perfect way to get excited for spooky season and dress up your nails to match your Halloween costume.

By @polishplease_ph 👈🏻

More cat inspired nail art, these were too cute not to feature! I love how perfect these are for Halloween and incorporate your love of cats at the same time. The perfect spooky black cat nails for the cat lover (who embraces every colour of cat)

By @nailswithashleigh 👈🏻

Such a clever and cool Halloween design, these really tap in to the trend of strong and bold, bright colours that is popular right now, and blood red is so striking. All the Elektra Natchios vibes, these will never not steal attention. The eye is so cute and the perfect spooky touch!

By @_nailbay 👈🏻

Speaking of cool eye nails, these are almost an optical illusion and the gold really pops! The nude base lets it really shine, such an incredibly cool design.

By @opallacgelpolish 👈🏻

This is a more traditional Halloween nail art look seen on Pinterest in previous years but it never stops being the cutest! The mouth with fangs is such a cute and striking focal point.

By @sammimay.beauty 👈🏻

These confetti style skull nails are so sweet! They really take the sweetness of spring and summer in to autumn too and prove you can still wear your favourite pinks in to spooky season.

By @taylornailedit 👈🏻

This look is so subtle, yet so unique and clever and makes such a statement! I love how creative this is, the perfect way to wear nude nails or neutral nails for Halloween. They also remind me of those candy eyeball sweets!

By @ricekittynails 👈🏻

All the cool Disney Halloween vibes again! This look is everything, every element about it is magical and perfect. How spooky is that deep purple smoky ombre!

By @beauticlesbykerry 👈🏻

An adorable bat inspired nail art for Halloween, proving that pink is an absolutely perfect and appropriate colour to take in to spooky season! The pink is such a girly twist and brings softness and femininity to the love, which I love.

By @thenailscoven 👈🏻

An adorable retro Halloween nail art look that is subtle yet looks so creepy and spooky at the same time. All the adorable 20’s vibes encapsulated within the perfect minimal and elegant fall nail design.

Best Witchy nail art for Halloween

By @beautytender.nails 👈🏻

There is nothing spookier and witchier than white adornments on top of black, these magical motifs are so cute!

By @sassnailartistry 👈🏻

The perfect Slytherin nail art for Halloween, this look is so subtle yet so witchy at the same time. I love the pink, it’s so different and looks gorgeous on long nails, perfect for spooky season!

By @von.resistance 👈🏻

There’s something so witchy and cool about these nails, the gorgeous mauve hue with the celestial adornments and cool matte finish is so gorgeous!

By @heimi.nailkween 👈🏻

The perfect standout nails for Halloween! These smoky black matte nails are so stunning and make for the perfect Halloween nail art for long nails to try.

By @katrinamarieee 👈🏻

Though they may not be the easiest nail art to recreate for Halloween, these witchy fall nails are breathtaking. There are so many beautiful elements about them to absorb, I could stare at these all day. I love the tiny palm with the eye in the centre and the potion filled with pink liquid. Pink makes such a gorgeous accent colour to orange for Halloween, I never realised how gorgeous it could look before now.

By @nailzbyshan 👈🏻

Just the smoky trails and gorgeous ombre gradation are so stunning here, everything about these spooky witchy nails is beautiful! How cute are the little sparkles, moon and stars against their smoky backdrop? The perfect Halloween nails!

By @sharnisnailsandbeauty 👈🏻

I just love the simplicity, yet how effective these Blair Witch inspired nails are! They are so striking and perfect for spooky season, such a genius idea.

By @christinabirch_nailtech 👈🏻

These flourescent tips are so cool, along with the witchy adornments they make the perfect unique nail art for Halloween, proving that bright nail colours don’t have to be reserved for summer months! I love the flourescent pink against the nude base, so cool and pretty.

By @electriknailz 👈🏻

Amythest runestone nails! These gemstone nails are everything, they are so pretty and witchy in equal parts. The perfect way to wear marble nail art for Halloween.

By @thehangedit 👈🏻

A gorgeous smoky glitter ombre, the perfect classy witchy nail art for Halloween, especially with the mini white sparkles.

By @thenailscoven 👈🏻

These bubbling amethyst nails have so much movement about them, how cool do they look! I love the mini sparkles and glitter adornments, they are almost like optical illusion nails as they look like 3d glittering gemstones. I love how the nude base shines through too.

By @nails.by.roshi 👈🏻

These beautiful lavender celestial nails are so pretty and witchy, I love the pearlescent finish! They will look gorgeous for spooky season and the perfect Halloween nail art for long nails.

By @nail.kandy 👈🏻

Delicious smoky nail tips that look gorgeous with a glossy finish! They are so creepy and witchy and perfect.

By @thenailscoven 👈🏻

More wavy nail art for Halloween, these are so beautiful! I love the cut out spaces and little sections of night sky, the best Halloween nail art for 2021 as they accord with current nail trends perfectly.

By @naileditbeauty 👈🏻

More confetti nails with all the witchy details! Pumpkins, spiders, cobwebs and stars, decked out in all pink hues. The perfect way to decorate nude or neutral nails for spooky season!

By @cutebutdeadly.nailco 👈🏻

These smoky celestial scenes are so beautiful! I love how the design concentrates on the tips of the nails and all the pretty stars and constellations on them.

By @nelza_dun 👈🏻

Possibly the cutest Halloween nails for work or school, if you are allowed to wear them! Every ounce the cutest thing, these are like super kawaii witch nails with tiny glitter adorned cauldrons and celestial imagery. I love the little accents of white and pink!

By @madame.gels 👈🏻

I love how creative this ouja board nail art is! The gorgeous smoky celestial nail is complemented perfectly by the cute ‘yes’ and ‘no’ scalloped tips. So much witchy goodness for your nails!

By @clawsforapplause 👈🏻

These witchy, celestial nails are so elegant, whimsical and beautiful, they have such a cool boho vibe about them too. The pastels are a dream and I love the baby blue. It’s so unique as you might think of using these colours more for springtime, but these are proof that pastels can come alive again in the autumn and take on a whole new role! These are such classy and elegant Halloween nails, using only pastel nail shades!

By @la.nyno 👈🏻

I can’t get enough of these gorgeous smoky black tips on a nude base or neutral background, just pure witchy femme fatale vibes that make the white moons and detailing stand out more! So cool, the most perfect nail art for October.

By @venenorosa.mx 👈🏻

Witches can be good too! If you want a more innocent witchy vibe why not try celestial adornments on a nude or neutral base, they look so pretty, dainty and delicate!

By @silkbeauty.uk 👈🏻

These pastel celestial nails also make for some gorgeous girly Halloween nail art, they are uber glossy too, which looks beautiful and catches the light at every angle. Such cute, elegant and classy nail art for Halloween!

By @trendy_talons 👈🏻

One of my favourite Halloween nail art designs ever, I think these are so striking, witchy and perfect! A pastel background is perfect to use as a base for all your witchy and celestial motifs, these are just amazing. The perfect way to take summer nail colours through to autumn and fall to give them a whole new lease of life.

I hope you liked these Halloween, autumn and fall nails for 2021! Let me know your favourites in the comments below and definitely check out each artist and their incredible work and give them tons of love! If you liked this definitely check out more Cute Nail Art ideas, Nude Nail Art ideas for Spring, Ombre Nails Ideas, Silk Wrap Nails, French Tip Nails and Marble Nail Art ideas ♡