We don't need an excuse to love on Harry Potter, but with Halloween approaching, there's no better time to express our geekdom in all its glory, is there? Why not get down with your witchy self and jump on board the Hogwarts-themed nail trend this year - they'll add some much-needed magic to your costume.

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Halloween gives fans the opportunity to dress up as their favorite characters without looking like they've just come off the crazy train, and it's an Instagrammer's dream. Our feeds are full of some seriously good costume ideas, but if you're after a more subtle nod to the spooky holiday and you know your Harry from your Hedgwig, join the masses of other Potterheads with some nail art that Dumbledore himself would be proud of. We love nothing more than a little bit of beauty inspo here at The Talko, so we've picked out some of the best HP nails from the 'gram. The best part? You don't need to be a nail wizard to pay your respects to the arts. Some designs are so simple that you'll be able to whip them up quicker than Hermione can say Patronus.

These glorious square tips mix glam with every aspect of the Potter-verse that you can think of, from platform 9 and 3/4 to Harry's furry friend, Hedgwig (may he rest in peace):

Like to keep your nails a little on the shorter side? Never fear, this beautifully simple design keeps things on the DL while still sticking with the theme. For a DIY design just get a fine tip brush to paint the Deathly Hallows symbol onto the accent finger:

Go bold or go home with these matte wonders complete with the sorting hat, the golden snitch and the red and gold Gryffindor colors:

Do you opt for Halloween-themed nails each year? Drop us a pic of your go-to designs in the comments. A little nervous about trying out something different? In the words of Dumbledore, "We must all face the choice between what is right, and what is easy..."

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