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Dark and Moody French Tip Manicures for Spooky Season

Very demure, very spooky.

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Want to indulge in your favorite spooky season trends while still having gorgeous, wearable nails? Take a walk on the moodier side of the French manicure for the dark French tips of your nightmares.

Finally, we can say the seasons are changing. The weather outside is still balmier than October should be, but those crisp mornings are underway. And we've seen a real uptick in darker shades throughout September. Probably all of us wish the cooler weather would arrive a little faster! From Hailey Bieber's dark blue mani to the cherry cider color Selena Gomez wore earlier this week, we're going dark for fall.

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But that doesn't mean chrome finishes are going anywhere! Chrome twists on autumn favorites like olive green and caramel brown have had big impacts this year.

When French Tips Get Moody

The traditional French tip manicure is the most classic and iconic look. The eternal nude and white combo is a major factor in its longevity as a nail trend.

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But we love to twist a trend, don't we?

Dark French tips are perfect with moodier trends without overwhelming your usual style. It's also one of the best ways to experiment with your nails and keep them work-apprioate. With further customization, like using an ombré instead of a clean line to create the French tip, you can have an even more eye-catching look.

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Dark French Tips for Spooky Season

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Ghostly Gray

This gorgeous gray has a warm undertone that makes the color softer. It's truly a gentle step into spooky season.

Ghostly Gray
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Angular Black Tips

The sharper style of these dark French tips helps create a striking, sleek design that still retains an edge.

Angular Black Tips
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Dark Night Nails

Embracing the dark blue worn by Hailey Bieber, this moody design uses dark French tips and stars for impact.

Dark Night Nails
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Dipped in Red

Choosing to use a black base instead of nude really makes this dipped-in-red ombré stand out. Truly a Halloween-ready mani, this twist on dark French tips is a thrill.

Dipped in Red
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Back in Black

This simple French mani uses nude and black to create a classic, spooky season nail look.

Back in Black
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Red Wine

These pop art inspired nails are also the perfect dark French tip mani. These have the iconic deep red that's everywhere this season, creating a beautiful and moody effect.

Red Wine
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Forest Green

Using a French tip as an accent nail can also add a lot of visual interest to an otherwise super simple manicure.

Forest Green
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Gothic Window

You can also experiment with the shape of the French tip to create something unique. This gothic window-inspired accent nail is the perfect vampy mani!

Gothic Window

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