50 Hocus Pocus Nail Designs With Sanderson Sisters, Spells and Witchy Magic

Few films inspire nail art quite like Hocus Pocus: three gloriously over-the-top witches, one talking black cat and a whole town’s worth of Halloween magic. These designs bottle all of it, from hand-painted Sanderson sister portraits to spellbooks, moons and clouds of potion-purple swirls.

Here are 50 Hocus Pocus nail designs to take to your next appointment, from neon-bright cartoon sets and subtle minimalist spells to floor-length portrait stilettos. Screenshot your favourites and show them to your nail technician before the black flame candle gets lit.

50 Hocus Pocus Nail Ideas

1. The Sanderson Sisters Bold

Hand-painted sister portraits and spellbound lettering cover every tip in rich, theatrical colour. A bold opener that wears the whole movie on one hand.

2. Witchy Minimalist

Short nails mix tiny moons, stars and a single cat accent in muted purple and cream. Understated magic that works far beyond Halloween.

3. Magical Night Sky

Deep navy nails are flecked with stars, crescent moons and tiny painted details. A whole midnight sky, bottled into one manicure.

4. Subtle Spellwork

Muted pastels and tiny hand-drawn motifs keep the magic low-key and pretty. Proof that spellwork can be soft-spoken.

5. Classic Coven Portraits

Detailed portraits and flowing script lettering turn long nails into a coven tribute. Classic colours keep the artwork centre stage.

6. Sanderson Sisters Portraits

Realistic painted portraits stare out from glossy dark nails with dramatic flair. Gallery-worthy art with a deliciously wicked edge.

7. Glam Witchy Vibes

Extra-long clear nails become tiny canvases for full coven scenes in jewel tones. Maximum length, maximum drama.

8. Witchy Flames

Orange and violet flames lick across pointed tips over a smoky base. Fiery colour for the boldest witch in the room.

9. Subtle Spells

A rainbow of jewel shades carries tiny books, potions and stars from nail to nail. Small details, woven through the whole set.

10. Playful Magic

Hot pink and purple nails pop with cartoon-style witchy icons and bright accents. Pure Halloween fun, no darkness required.

11. Witchy Portraits

Green, purple and black stilettos mix sister portraits with iconic spell lettering. Long, loud and lovingly detailed.

12. Moonlit Magic

Swirls of sunset colour frame tiny moonlit scenes and character art. A dreamy, romantic take on the coven theme.

13. Bright and Playful Spells

Neon green and purple nails shout their Sanderson pride in bold graphic lettering. The brightest set in the whole collection.

14. Subtle Enchantments

Shimmering purple nails keep the artwork to a glimmer rather than a full scene. Elegant enough for a party and the office alike.

15. Cartoon Charm

Chibi-style sisters and a tiny black cat make this set irresistibly cute. Small nails, very big personality.

16. Witchy Sunset

Sunset ombre nails fade from gold to violet behind dark witch silhouettes. A gradient that looks like dusk falling over Salem.

17. Sanderson Sisters Glam

Floor-length green nails carry glamorous full-length portraits of the trio. Show-stopping in every possible sense.

18. Spellbound Prints

Cream nails wear printed-look portraits and bold lettering, almost like designer nail wraps. Graphic, neat and full of character.

19. Sisters’ Corset Sparkle

Corset-laced accent nails nod to the sisters’ famous costumes, finished with a wash of sparkle. A clever costume detail translated into nail art.

20. Cursed Spellbook

One nail becomes the famous spellbook, complete with its single watching eye. A statement accent among soft, neutral neighbours.

21. Minimalist Sandersons

Tiny colourful motifs on a natural base reduce the sisters to their sweetest essentials. Minimalism, but with a wink.

22. Pop Art Witches

Pop-art portraits in candy pink with bold black outlines bring comic-book energy. Bright, graphic and impossible to ignore.

23. Vivid Spellbound

Oversized cartoon faces stretch down vivid green and orange stilettos. The most theatrical set in the line-up.

24. Cartoon Cauldron

Short nails bubble over with cauldrons, potions and playful storybook colour. A fairytale set made for smaller canvases.

25. Witchy Night

Black nails glow with golden moons, stars and watchful painted eyes. Night-time magic in its purest form.

26. Spellbound Eyes

Glittering dark nails are dotted with spellbound eyeballs and chunky lettering. Spooky sparkle that watches right back.

27. The Sanderson Sisters

Each long nail carries one sister, lined up like a portrait gallery in a haunted house. The definitive tribute set.

28. Bewitched Glow

Purple and orange nails pair chunky lettering with tiny character cameos. Cheerful, glowing and full of mischief.

29. Neon Shadows

Electric green and blue nails carry shadowy sister silhouettes in black. Neon signs meet Halloween night.

30. Witchy Silhouettes

Classic red nails are stamped with small witch silhouettes and crescent moons. Simple shapes casting a strong spell.

31. Coffin Portrait Gallery

Colourful portraits run the length of clear coffin nails like a gallery wall. Every angle shows a different sister mid-scene.

32. Spooky Spell Tips

Black stilettos are tipped with green webs, lettering and tiny icons. A sharp shape carrying even sharper details.

33. Cartoon Magic

A pick-and-mix of chibi faces, moons and bright colour covers these short nails. No two nails cast quite the same spell.

34. Haunting Faces

Realistic painted faces give this set its deliciously haunting mood. Art first, manicure second.

35. Mystic Swirls

Purple and black swirls marble together like smoke rising from a potion. Hypnotic colour under a high-gloss finish.

36. Stiletto Witch Faces

Exaggerated cartoon faces grin from pointed stilettos in purple and orange. Wickedly playful from every angle.

37. Silhouette Spells

Black and green lengths carry flying-witch silhouettes against pale, moonlit tips. A scene straight from the famous broomstick flight.

38. Magical Hair and Symbols

Swirls of the sisters’ signature hair colours melt across white nails with tiny symbols dotted between. Abstract, arty and instantly recognisable.

39. Spooky Faces and Stripes

Bold green-and-black stripes frame two hand-painted sister portraits on almond nails. Graphic stripes meeting fine portrait work.

40. Hocus Pocus Magic

Chunky lettering spells out the magic across orange, purple and black nails. Loud, proud and completely party-ready.

41. Haunted Night Glow

Blue-to-green gradients glow behind haunted houses and flying silhouettes. An eerie little landscape painted on every nail.

42. Moonlit Witch Flight

A golden moon rises behind a witch in flight across bright blue nails. The most iconic image of all, miniaturised.

43. Classic Hocus Pocus Art

Tiny painted scenes share the set with one neat logo nail in bright yellow. A classic, balanced tribute to the original film.

44. Cartoon Sanderson Sisters

Rounded cartoon faces, candy stripes and one watchful eye fill these almond nails. Cute, with just a hint of creepy.

45. Dark and Magical Mix

Black, gold and purple nails mix potions, moons and lettering in one busy set. A little of every spell in the book.

46. Pink Witch Silhouettes

Magenta nails carry black witch-and-bat silhouettes for a sweet-but-spooky contrast. Pink goes gothic beautifully here.

47. Spellbound Symbols

Sunny yellow and violet nails scatter symbols, stars and playful lettering. Bright colour with busy, joyful detail.

48. Sanderson Sisters Art

Bold cartoon portraits pair with a sunshine-yellow logo nail for a confident finish. Faces forward, full colour.

49. Mystic Trio

Smoky dark nails swirl with mystical colour and tiny trio details. Moody magic saved for the final act.

50. Hocus Pocus 2 Magic

Colourful portraits and sequel lettering close the collection out in the sunshine. A bright goodbye from the coven.

Tips for Making Hocus Pocus Nails Last

Hand-painted portraits and fine linework sit on the surface of the nail, so seal everything under a glossy top coat and refresh it every few days to stop the details wearing at the edges. Character art shows every chip, so keep a matching base colour handy for tiny touch-ups, and ask your technician to cap the free edge — especially on long stilettos and coffins, where the tips do most of the work.

From one tiny spellbook accent to a full portrait gallery of the sisters, there is a level of witchery here for every Halloween plan. Pick your favourite, book the appointment, and run amok in the best possible taste.