If you are bored of the typical Halloween nails, here are 20 it-girl-approved red Halloween nail ideas to spice things up.
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Are you bored of your typical dark Halloween colors and looking to spice things up with some red colored nails for Halloween this year? Well, say no more. Whether you are looking to make a statement or just looking for a pop of colour without sacrificing chicness, this list of red Halloween nail ideas has been curated to meet your needs. It features different nail types, from square nails to stiletto ones, and long or short nails as well. It also features different shades of red and burgundy to truly represent the fall season.
1. Red French tip with bat art
This short-to-medium-length stiletto French tip nail uses red at the tips instead of white. To add a characteristic Halloween pattern, bat nail art is painted at the border between the base and the tip of the nail. If your costume this year is Batman-inspired, you might like this nail design.
2. Spooky red spider nails
If you are looking for something super bold and very spooky, I think this nail design will cut it. The design features large spider art drawn on each nail with a plain red base. The long stiletto-shaped nails give enough space for the spider art to be displayed nicely, which would be difficult on a short nail.
3. Nude burgundy ombre nails
If you are looking for a nail that doesn’t feature any stereotypical Halloween pattern, you might like this one. The nude colored base is blended into the burgundy at the tip to create a gradient effect in the middle that goes from light at the bottom to dark at the tip.
4. Square red tip
This short square red tip is so simple and minimal. This is something you can totally recreate using O.P.I’s Amour at the Grand Entrance. It is such a rich colour that you can wear even after Halloween is over. If you have a curing lamp, you should try O.P.I’s Red Hot Rio gel polish. A drip pattern is made on the ring finger on one hand and the pinky on the other hand to give it a characteristic Halloween look.
5. Red tip drip nails
This cute red-tip nail uses a pink nude base and alternates to red colors for the tips: a shimmery deep red and a plain bright red. They are also used to make flame art at the base of alternating nails. You can use O.P.I’s Cajun Shrimp polish and O.P.I’s I’m Really an Actress shimmer polish to achieve this look. If you want the gel alternative, you can get the same Cajun Shrimp in gel polish and this burgundy glitter red gel polish.
6. Short red square nails
This nail design is almost identical to the 4th one on this list. The only difference is the base. This particular nail design uses a clear polish for the base, so the natural nail color shines through compared to the other one where a nude colored base is used.
7. Burgundy stiletto French tip
If you have noticed a recurring trend with the nails on this list, a lot of them feature a simple drip pattern that gives the nail design a characteristic Halloween look. This does spooky in a very chic and elegant way.
8. Cheery red mixed nails
If you are looking for a nail design that has no symbolism of Halloween, you will love this one.
9. Short flame-inspired nails
Similar to our ombre nails mentioned earlier, this nail design uses a nude base and focuses on the dark red colour used at the tip while the flame design stretches to the base, creating a sort of gradient effect.
10. Stiletto Ghost nails
This stiletto ghost nail design features a very unique ghost art on the middle finger. The other nails are kept simple with a plain burgandy nail color. If you want a chic but standout nail design and your nail tech is up to the task, you’ll like this nail pattern.
11. Shimmery spider nails
For the chic lady with a tiny side of Goth, this shimmery red nail design adds a little bit of spooky with the white web design over a black glossy base.
12. Red spiral nails
This super cute cherry red almond nail design is super simple and elegant. The beauty of the nail is taken up a notch with the spiral pattern on the ring finger.
13. Deep red and black ombre nails
Another beautiful ombre nail design that is made with black and deep red. This nail design will be trendy through the fall season and doesn’t go out of style when Halloween is over.
14. Short square ghost nails
This is another great option for DIY nails you want to do yourself at home. The flame and ghost can easily be done with your regular nail polish.
15. Red and beige spidery nails
Elevate your nail combo with this beige and red spidery nails design. The beige brings a good balance to the nail design, making it so that the red is just a pop of colour in the design. This design is also perfect with the almond shape and the medium length used.
16. Cherry drip nails
You definitely can’t go wrong with these cherry drip nails. It is also one of the nail designs you can pull off by yourself.
17. Red mix and match nails
This nail design is my favorite on the list. It’s so beautifully done and has a characteristic softness to it. The design uses different Halloween art and combines them beautifully. The bat and web design are made with glitter, and the drip is made with the cherry red color. The center of the web is a heart, giving it a romantic touch.
18. Red and black cherry nails
Another gradient nail design.
19. Stiletto web tip nails
A plain cherry nail is made Halloween-esque with a web pattern painted at the tips. Gives just the right amount of spooky.
20. Bright red flame nails
Ending this list with this bright red flame nail design. If you are missing all the bright colors you could wear in the summer but not so much in the fall and winter months, this is a perfect opportunity to wear a bright red nail design.
