Halloween Nail Inspo: The Spooky Season Sets You’ll Want to Recreate

Halloween is one of the biggest nail moments of the year - and 2025’s designs are proof that spooky season is officially in full swing!

From shimmering cobwebs and cute pumpkins to bright pink spiders (yes, really 👻), nail techs everywhere are serving serious creativity.

We’ve rounded up some of our favourite looks created by incredibly talented techs using MUSE tools and brushes, with a few tips to help you recreate them for your own clients this October.

1. Autumn Leaves & Mini Pumpkins – by @coconutnailstudio

These nails are the perfect transition from autumn to Halloween — combining warm mustard tones, soft neutrals, and the cutest pumpkin accents. 🍂

How to create this look:

1. Start with a nude or sheer pink base.

2. Use a fine detail liner brush  to sketch your pumpkin outlines and tiny autumn leaves.

3. Add shimmer or metallic gold to bring your leaves to life.

4. Seal with a high-gloss top coat for that juicy autumn glow.

 

Pro Tip: Keep your hand steady by anchoring your pinky on the client’s finger. This helps create smooth, confident lines for small details.

2. Haunted Glam – by @lolly_beautyby

If you love a darker vibe but still want something wearable, this set is perfection. Think warm brown tones, glossy spider webs, and a subtle metallic shift that screams Halloween chic.

How to create this look:

1. Use rich chocolate and copper tones as your base colours for some of the nails and a nude pink for others.

2. With your MUSE liner brush, paint webs, mini ghosts, or pumpkins using black or white gel paint.

3. Cure after every design step to avoid smudging.

4. Add a layer of cat-eye top coat to one or two nails for extra depth.

Did you know? According to Google Trends, “Halloween nail designs” searches spike over 320% every October - making it the perfect time to showcase your creativity online.

3. Barbie Goes Spooky – by @polishmepretty_kw

Who says Halloween nails have to be dark? This “Barbiecore meets haunted house” design blends pinks, black webs, and tiny spiders - a bold, fun twist on classic spooky nails.

How to create this look:

1. Alternate between pink and black gel bases.

2. Use your MUSE Liner Brush for precision when painting webs and dripping blood effects.

3. Finish with glossy top coat for the perfect contrast between spooky and sweet.

Pro Tip: For perfectly even spider legs, start from the centre point and drag outward in one clean stroke.

4. Stained Glass Spooks – by @heyitsmillee

A SHOWSTOPPER. This set is pure artistry - like Halloween through a stained glass window. With layers of bright colour, sparkle, and crisp black outlines, this look is all about detail.

How to create this look:

1. Apply colourful gel patches as your base (greens, purples, blues, oranges).

2. Outline each section using your MUSE Detail Liner and black gel paint.

3. Add cute Halloween icons like ghosts, pumpkins, or fangs.

4. Finish with a thin layer of high-gloss or no-wipe top coat for a glass-like shine.

This design shows just how far your creativity can go when you’ve got the right brushes in your kit.

5. Simple Fall Florals – by @becki_withthegoodnails

Perfect for clients who want something soft but seasonal, these tiny pumpkins and flowers are subtle, dainty, and so versatile.

How to create this look:

1. Keep the base neutral - sheer nude or milky pink works best.

2. Using your MUSE Detail Liner Brush, add micro florals and pumpkin accents.

3. Highlight petals or stems with glitter or metallic paint for dimension.

Quick Tip: The key to clean micro art is a fine-tipped brush and steady pressure - let the brush do the work, not your wrist.

It’s the Season to Get Creative

Halloween is all about expression - and nails are one of the most exciting ways to show it off. Whether you love soft autumn tones or full-on spooky glam, these artists prove that anything goes when you’ve got precision tools and a steady hand.

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Because when the season calls for tiny pumpkins, spider webs, and haunted glamour,  your brushes should rise to the occasion.