The Halloween nail trends your clients are searching for

Is any Halloween look complete without a fresh set of spooky nails? We think not. 

Following on from the top 10 most popular make-up looks for Halloween 2023, Justmylook analysed TikTok views to reveal the nails set to trend for the autumn event.

@gelxtiffany Black cat nails for this girlie! #octobernails #halloweennails #gelnailart #halloweennaildesigns #fallnailinspo ♬ we fell in love in october - girl in red

With over 78.5 million TikTok views, Cat Nails have been crowned the most popular Halloween nail style! The cute but sneaky aesthetic dominates costume choices year after year, but this year clients will be bringing this vibe to their nails too. ­­

@glazedbeautyofficial Replying to @xoleighla_louisexo part 2 on insta 🖤❤️ link in bio #gothicnails #gothnails #alternativenails ♬ die (sped up) - lucidbeatz & key kelly

The dark and mysterious vibes seem to be a running theme, with goth nails placing in second. Following the popularity of goth Halloween make-up this year (which gained over 1 billion views on TikTok), this nail style reached over 48.4 million views as clients scour the platform for inspiration. 

@___beautybynicole SNAKE SKIN TUTORIAL🐍 #fyp #fy #foryou #nails #nailtech #nailinspo #uknails #tutorial #nailtutorial #howto #nailart #JDSTREET #TKMaxxTalentShow ♬ Bad (feat. Yungen, MoStack, Mr Eazi & Not3s) - Steel Banglez

Next up is snake nails, reaching over 37 million views on TikTok under the hashtag #snakenails. This trend harnesses the power of texture, making space to show off your skills as a nail tech.

@___beautybynicole SNAKE SKIN TUTORIAL🐍 #fyp #fy #foryou #nails #nailtech #nailinspo #uknails #tutorial #nailtutorial #howto #nailart #JDSTREET #TKMaxxTalentShow ♬ Bad (feat. Yungen, MoStack, Mr Eazi & Not3s) - Steel Banglez

To amp it up for a more adventurous client, go for a 3D design for a bold take on the snake trend.

Top 10 Halloween Nail Art Trends 2023

@mybormula_nails Halloween spider manicure#nail #nails #nailart #foryou ♬ 万圣节 - HarveyChau

On the topic of horrifying creatures, fourth-placed is spider nails and web-inspired nails, which has seen over 30.9 million views. For an ultra-realistic effect, try using a fine brush to create those spindly legs and web patterns, or even get the 3D gel out for something hyper-realistic.

@bychlostudio Spooky ghosties in their little halloween outfits 👻✨ #nails #halloweennails #halloweennailinspo #halloween ♬ Oh Klahoma - Jack Stauber

A Halloween classic, the playful nail style in fifth is ghost nails. The style has gained over 26.5 million views and has even seen a Google search increase of 243% in the last three months. Paired with French tips, it’s clear the ghostly style is a favourite among Halloween beauty lovers.

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Rounding off the other end of the top 10 are bat nails, which, much like witch and blood nails, has been a firm Halloween favourite for year. The trend amassed over 10.8 million views on TikTok for the hashtag #batnails. 

Which Halloween-themed nail trend have your clients been going for this year? Let us know in the comments...