Beauty

13 Creepy Yet Cute Squid Game Manicures For Halloween

Netflix’s biggest hit is having an unexpected beauty moment.

by Sam Neibart

We’re in the home stretch of 2021 and yet, there are still more surprises before the end of the year. In an unpredicted event, the South Korean TV series Squid Game dropped on Netflix on September 17 and has had a firm grasp on pop culture ever since. In spite of the darkness of the content, everyone can’t get enough of everything Squid Game related. We’re loving the actors, the tracksuits, and even the makeup. Come this Halloween, you can definitely expect to see many people dressed as escaped contestants of the dystopian contest. Now, Squid Game-inspired manicures are cropping up all over our Instagram feeds. So, if you don’t want to go full hilt with the cosplay, you can still rep your new favorite show on your nails. It’s just the right accessory to up the freaky factor of every outfit this spooky season.

Ahead, click through to see 13 of the most creative Squid Game inspired manicures that are leading the internet trend.

The Business Card

The mysterious business card that opens the series has already become an iconic symbol. People are so obsessed, the phone number on the back has received a deluge of prank calls following the show’s release. This simple circle, triangle, and square nail art design is an easy way to hint at your fandom.

The Business Card

Try it in black, white, and blood spatter for a more chilling effect.

The Business Card

Or you can add player numbers on the thumbs and pinkies.

Red Light, Green Light

This almost looks like a modern French manicure, but the creepy Red Light, Green Light doll reveals the inspiration behind the design.

The Guards

The inscrutable guards appear to be a particular fascination among nail artists. The tri-color palette opens up a lot of design possibilities.

The Guards

The 3D accents add a scarily realistic touch.

Fan Picks

Go all in on your favorite players of the game. These mini portraits of Ali Abdul and Seong Gi-hun are nothing short of incredible.

Long Acrylics

The longer the nails, the more real estate to create your Squid Game designs.

Long Acrylics

These super long nail looks are so cool, but they would definitely hold you back during the games.

Long Acrylics

Extra space lets the nail artist get super detailed. This set looks practically animated.

Long Acrylics

Metallic and glossy finishes make this manicure extra glamorous.

Mixed Designs

Don’t worry. Short nails can still handle a lot of nail art, too.

Mixed Designs

Even though every nail has a different design, all of them are simple enough to recreate with a steady hand and a detail brush.