Halloween is just around the corner. And if you’re anything like me—ill-prepared with a host of costume accessories sitting in an Amazon cart—have no fear. There’s an easy way to amp up any costume, and that’s with a small beauty upgrade: a chic Halloween manicure .

Whether you have a pre-October 31 nail appointment booked or will be last-minute DIYing your manicure to match your outfit, there are plenty of spooky-coded polishes to choose from. Below, I rounded up the best Halloween nail colors to lean into the spirit for the weekend.

Vampy Red

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A deep red manicure, whether you’re channeling your inner vampire, devil, or simply going for a bloody hue, will elevate any sanguinary Halloween costume. Try Essie’s Bordeaux or Manucurist’s Dark Pansy.

Ghoul White

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To keep your manicure neutral but still remain in the haunted spirit, a ghastly white polish proves its versatility in crafting both ghostlike and classic looks.…