Halloween: Is Orange Nail Polish a Go or No?

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Spoiler alert, yes, we are fully on board with orange nail polish to celebrate Halloween. Unless you live in the USA and are wearing an incredible costume on the night of the 31st, there’s a good chance you’ll celebrate Halloween in a rather subdued manner, as this holiday is much less significant in Europe than it is for our American friends.

You may have already adopted one of the trendy nail polish colors this autumn. If not, now is the time to have fun seeing life in orange and to celebrate the chilly season that is slowly welcoming us.

To bring a bit of lightness to this not-so-cheerful October due to political tensions, I decided to talk to you about the multiple shades of orange to reclaim Halloween. Because yes, “the feast of all saints,” in its original name, was born over 2500 years ago in the United Kingdom and Gaul! The Celts believed that the end of October symbolized the end of summer. They celebrated the new season in honor of the world of the living and that of the dead.

Whether you are as inventive as Kendall Jenner in her giant cucumber costume or not… orange nail polish is the perfect ally to celebrate Halloween as it should be.

Pumpkin Nail Polish

Orange pumpkin nail polish for Halloween? We say yes! Add some gold jewelry to further embellish your hands and indulge in some oversized maximalist rings to celebrate October 31st properly.

There are several shades of pumpkin; this one is a bit dark with a very slight hint of brown. Besides being perfect for Halloween, the color screams autumn, so we keep our nails until November to celebrate this lovely season that makes you want to stay cozy indoors with a cup of tea.

Chrome Orange Nail Polish

Halloween yes, but all in shine!

This glossy and vibrant orange pairs very well with gold and silver jewelry. Worn on shorter nails, the touch of shine adds a sophisticated and glamorous flair.

This color is easier to wear over the long term due to its more nude aspect. It is ideal if you want to keep your orange manicure at work, for example, where the flashy pumpkin orange shade would be too noticeable.

The Perfect Orange Nail Polish

This is the shade of orange that best represents Halloween! You won’t go unnoticed, but then again, that’s not the point of the operation.

Vibrant, striking, and luminous, this shade of orange is simply splendid as a final touch to your Halloween costume. And if you don’t plan on wearing a costume and are just planning a candy round with the kids, this nail polish will be enough to keep the spirit of October 31st alive.

Mixed Orange Nail Polish

More dark and mysterious, this orange-brown mixed shade will perfectly complement a traditional witch costume or add a gloomy touch to a funnier costume (like Kendall Jenner and her cucumber. Sorry, I’m a fan). The only slight downside I can find with this shade is that it can age your appearance if paired with too severe an outfit or overly harsh makeup.

Festive Patterned Orange Nail Polish

My favorite for Halloween is this orange nail polish adorned with swirl patterns. Whimsical to the core, it’s the ideal manicure for both an Halloween after-party and a candy round at the end of the day.

Essentials for Taking Care of Your Nails

It’s all well and good to color your nails with the most original shade of orange possible, but when you’re a fan of manicures, you also have to take care of your nails.