Bet you weren't expecting pastels. That's what makes the Halloween manicure unexpected and appropriate for a greater period of time. The teeny-tiny bats bring enough creepy vibes but the graphic design reads as a V-shape from far away, making the look more versatile.

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Eye see you. Forget rhinestones — instead, accent a graphic moon manicure with some stylish eyeballs.

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Proof you don't need to draw an entire Frankenstein on nails to create a creepy-cool effect: These stitched nails do the job. And certain dark princesses could almost wear the manicure year round...

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Because it's never a bad time for candy corn. The glitter ombre effect is a dazzling and less obvious direction.

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Morticia would be living for the black flames and inky shine. Come to think of it, the flames do kind of look like her fierce hair...

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