When it comes to Halloween nails, you really can’t go wrong with a classic character. Whether you want a spooky look or a cutesy vibe, these bat nail art ideas are where it’s at.
And these designs aren’t good for just the fall. They work for any kind of bat-themed activity. What We Do In the Shadows marathon? Yes. Spelunking? Yes. Nighttime pollinating? Yes. Pointing at bats? Absolutely!
Allow these nail designs to guide you if your echolocation is off, or if you’re trying to impress your new vampire friend. If you’re lucky, your nail tech will sharpen your claws to be as pointy as their teeth. RIP to your contact lenses.
14 Bat Nail Art Ideas
1. Black French Tips with Bat Nail Art
These black tips and cuticles turn the classic French manicure upside down. Get it? Now that all the blood is rushing to our heads, we’re not sure if we still do.
2. Hotel Transylvania Bat Nail Art
Forget puppy dog eyes. These are much more convincing. We’ll give our favorite flying mammals anything they want. We’re O Negative, why do you ask?
3. Pink and Red Bat Nails
We’re a bit batty over these nails, perfect for Valentine’s Day or your next date with Dracula. Which is good news, because we just found out his love language is acts of service.
4. Pastel Bat Nails
Bats get a bad rep sometimes. Try pairing them with neon pastel colors and this stamping plate to improve their public image.
We knew a public relations degree would come in handy someday. Finding a way to use our basket weaving degree is next.
5. Bat French Tips
Imagine those eyes looking back at you in the dead of night. Who needs glow-in-the-dark ceiling stars?
6. ’90s Bat Nails
These Saved by the Bell-meets-Halloween vibes are making us nostalgic for the ’90s. Dibs on the Dunkaroos! You can have the bell-bottoms.
7. Glitter Bat Nail Design
Bats use glitter as their power source to become the only flying mammals. At least, that’s what we read on Twitter.
8. Retro Bat Nails
These neon retro waves give bats a fresh new look. Or a fresh old look. We’re not sure how time works, but we are sure about these nails.
9. Jelly Bat Nails
This cute bat nail art is approved by four out of five bats. The other bat refuses to vote.
10. Nude Bat Nails
Bats are our nocturnal animal of choice. No offense to owls, but the whole staring thing really freaks us out.
11. Bat Skeleton Nails
We tried to recreate this look, and based on the reactions of our peers, we do not recommend it. Does anyone have instructions for putting your skin back on?
12. Pink Swirls and Bats Manicure
Bats are just like us – they can find their food in the dark, spend all winter in caves, and love the color pink. Let’s not get into the whole eating their weight in mosquitoes thing.
13. Disney Halloween Bat Nails
These upside-down bat nails are perfect for the next time you’re hanging around Disney World. Bats ride free after dark.
14. Matte Black Bat Nails
If you hold these up to a lamp on a rooftop in Gotham, you might find yourself face to face with Ben Affleck. If JLo tags along, it’s worth it.
Ashley is a Nashville unicorn (born, raised, and based), queer, vegan, and dedicated to leaving a positive impact through her life, work, and her website, Wild Hearted.
When she's not writing, she's traveling, reading a book, trying not to kill her houseplants, worshiping her dog, or having an existential crisis. Follow her on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and Twitter, and LinkedIn
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