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Scorpios are drawn to all things dark and mysterious.
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When choosing a nail design for Scorpio season, consider deep jewel tones, black, and silver finishes.
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Explore 23 nail designs for Scorpio season.
Scorpios are a passionate, magnetic, and ambitious water sign. “They are our mysterious detectives,” astorloger Alyssa Polinsky previously shared with InStyle. They’re drawn to all things dark and deep, explains astrology writer Maressa Brown. Plus, they “are fiercely magnetic, managing to command the spotlight,” says Brown.
To honor the sign through a manicure, the look should be anything but simple. Consider dark shades like burgundy and purple jewel tones that radiate the sign’s warm and passionate aura, or black, which symbolizes the sign’s depth. Silver polishes and chrome finishes are also a great choice as they mirror magnetism. Additionally, iridescent finishes align with Opal, the birthstone of October-born Scoriops, while golden shades align with Topaz, the birthstone of November-born Scorpios. Ahead, we’ve gathered 23 fiercely chic manicures that embody all that’s wonderful about Scorpios.
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Studded Black Jelly
Instead of going with traditional black polish, opt for a black jelly. This design is finished off with silver studs on the outer edges of each nail, mimicking a piercing.
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Deep Burgundy Aura
This deep burgundy aura manicure features a plumy hue around the edge of the nails and a rich raspberry at the center. The sharp stiletto shape of the nail lends the look even more dominant Scorpio energy.
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Passionate Purple
These spooky aura nails feature a deep indigo base that fades into a milky lilac. Silver 3D chrome elements add a hint of magnetic energy.
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Cosmic Stilettos
This cosmic look features a Black French tip with a diffused edge toped with vrying shapes of diamanté accents.
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Nude Checker
Due to their strategic and determined nature, Scorpios are known for being good at games. So a manicure that mimics a checkerboard is an apt design.
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Black French
Black is about as mysterious a color as can be, so it's a great choice to add edge to a classic design like the French manicure. The little dots at the base of the nail add additional intrigue.
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Deep Burgundy
Clean and classic, this vampy red wine nail look screams Scorpio queen.
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Silver Chrome
Scorpios are known for their magnetic presence, so silver metallic colors are more than fitting.
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Nude Silver
This look features chrome powder over nothing but clear coat, obscuring the polishes transparent nature, leaning into Scorpio's mysterious energy.
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Venom
Scorpios get their name from the venomous animal, so this look, which features black 3D venom cascading down a blue chrome base, is befitting.
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Coquette
For Scorpio's softer side, mix its beloved burgundy with sweet coquette symbols like bows and stars.
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Opalescent Shorties
Opals are the birthstone for any October-born Scorpios, making this opalescent chrome look fitting for the season.
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Dark Cheetah
This dark and moody look features a mix of opaque black nails and sheer brown nails with leopard spots.
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Dainty
This super dainty 3D design features barely there French tips and a mix of diamanté and pearl accents.
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3D Stiletto
These chocolate brown tips have red undertones to add that Scorpio passion to the look. It's topped with a 3D gold chrome for even more depth.
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Burgundy Brown
This reddish brown shade is deep and grounded, just like Scorpio. It looks stunning in this subtle aura design.
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Mirror Chrome
As Scorpios are introspective by nature, a reflective mirror-like nail aligns with the sign's strong ability to look within.
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Burgundy Square
For a look that's got a bit more edge, opt for a square shape. It has a totally different vibe than an almond or round shape.
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Periwinkle Barbed Wire
Although Scorpio's aura is associated with deep hues, it's still a water sign. So this cool blue manicure works—especially with the barbed wire, a nod to the sign's protective nature.
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Brown Croc
Reptilian designs are perfect for Scorpios—and this chocolate brown 3D design is incredibly stunning.
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Thick 3D
This take on metallic chrome nails features super-thick 3D designs that are bold like Scorpio.
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Jewel-Toned Tortoise
This manicure blends the tortoiseshell print with a mix of jewel-tones for a fun yet regal look.
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Double Sided
There's nothing cooler than a razor-sharp black stiletto manicure—that is, except one that also has glittery pink on the underside of each nail.
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