12 Halloween Ombré Nail Ideas for Spooky Season

Ombré manicures have been circulating on social media for years. And we definitely get the appeal: They're great for people who can't choose a single color and easy to DIY—typically, all you need is a sponge and two or three polish colors to get the look.

While creating ombré nail looks is a cinch, finding beautiful ombré nail looks for every occasion—such as, say, Halloween—can be a bit trickier. But we're here to tell you that, while the diffused manicures often look vibrant and bright, if you pick the right shades, they can look like a spooky delight. So, without further ado, keep reading to find a dozen ombré nail art ideas perfect for Halloween.

Amber Velvet Ombré

Velvet nails are wildly popular here in 2023, and they just so happen to provide a natural ombre effect. As such, if you're not looking to get hands-on with a sponge and polish, opting for a velvet manicure is a great alternative. With the subtle pumpkin details, this one reminds us of Jack-o-Lanterns ablaze.

Hocus Pocus Ombré Oval Nails

This red, chartreuse, purple, and orange nail look is giving us major Hocus Pocus vibes. While the end look is magical, the process of creating this look is actually pretty simple. All you have to do is use the sponge trick and finish with a high-shine top coat to smooth everything out.

Orange Aura Ombré Nails

Aura nails are another 2023 nail trend that's technically a variation of ombré nail art. Bluish-black chrome webs give this orange aura set a spooky vibe.

Wicked Green Stiletto Mani

How fun is this lime green velvet mani? Thanks to the color shift, the nails have an ombré vibe in the right light. While the polish color stands out on its own, with the seasonal jet-black overlays, it's even more spooktacular.

Metallic Purple Dewdrop Ombré Nails

Dewdrop nails are one of the year's most unexpected trends, and when done in metallic purple, they become a perfect fit for Halloween. And with an ombré orange-and-yellow backdrop? Even better.

Blood Red Aura Ombré Nails

We can't stop staring at these blood-red aura nails. Depending on how you look at them, they appear as neutral nails with abstract burgundy designs, burgundy nails with negative-space accents, or like a lava lamp frozen in place. No matter which way you slice it, we're fans.

Crystal Ball Purple Ombré Nails

These royal purple ombré aura nails are giving major fortune-teller vibes. Of course, with the eggplant-y-black borders, they also have a witchy appeal.

Ombré Mood Ring Nails

Mood rings can be worn any time of year, but their magic makes them especially fun for the spooky season. (Well, that and the colors.) One look at this moody ombré manicure, and you're bound to think it's a perfect fit for fall, too.

Oxblood Shimmer Ombre Nails

This oxblood manicure features ombré detailing, aura characteristics, and sparkles galore. Suffice it to say, it's a trendy nail look for a villainous Halloween aesthetic.

Wilted Rose Ombré

Are you more of a Mary or a Sarah? Can't decide? Show off your Hocus Pocus pride with these fun ombré red and purple nails.

Subtle Green Ombré Nails

Electric lime might be the preferred shade of green for Halloween, but we love the look of this subtle mint and nude ombré that feels like fading into spooky season. To recreate the look, you'll need CND Vinylux Long Wear Polish ($17) in shades Keep an Opal Mind and Mint & Meditation.

Black-and-White Marble Ombré

This black-and-white nail look features not one but two trendy nail accents: In addition to a smoky ombré ring finger, the manicure features a marbled middle finger that further exaggerates the color palette. As for the foil tape, you can keep it or skip it—it's up to you.

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