Hey all you cool cats and kittens, it's time to start thinking about your Halloween manicure [1], and we're here to make a case for black-cat nail-art designs. While pumpkins and candy corn are classic Halloween [2] designs, black cats can easily look cute or spooky depending on your mood.

There are typically two types of holiday-themed manicures [3] — over-the-top and more subdued — and Halloween [4] cat designs go great with each. Whether your inspo is Carole Baskin from Netflix's infamous Tiger King [5] series or the noble Thackery Binx from the Halloween classic Hocus Pocus [6], you can't go wrong with this manicure idea.

If you like over-the-top designs, consider getting a black cat on all five fingers or pair it with other Halloween-themed symbols. For those who prefer something subtle, try black-cat french tips (you'll see what we mean ahead) or focus your Halloween design on a single accent finger. Some designs are DIY friendly [7], while others require a trip to the nail salon for the help of a skilled professional [8].

Keep scrolling to get ideas for your own black-cat Halloween manicure.