Even if you’re not typically a witchy girl, October can still make us feel extra mysterious and ready to spoil the mood. It seems like everyone is ready to stare at the symbols of teen magic on our nails, because we’ve started seeing tousled nails everywhere. They have also manifested in many different ways. As well as stars, moons, chains, pentacles and celestial skyscrapers, we’re seeing schism nails, eclipse nails, ombre black nails, M’s and mist-effect manis all joining the trend. So whether you want to make your magical intentions known or keep it a little more mysterious, there is a design for you. Thinking practical magic In a manicure.
If you like this feeling but you’re more of a minimalist, two-tone aura nails might be more your wavelength. Or you can opt for the trendiest Halloween nail shades for 2026, including – you guessed it – black and blood red. Both very strange, both very chic.