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Spooky season taps into our creativity like no other time.
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And the best part of Halloween?
Flame & Skull
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My most requested Halloween designs are flame and skull designs, monster graphs and occult-based looks, she adds.
Plus, we love a white, black, and green combo.
Friendly Ghosts
Not all ghosts are menacing.
These adorable smiley ghost decals are so friendly, theyd give Casper a run for his money.
Jelly Texture
As for what designs and details shes gearing up to paint this year?
I love to layer jelly colors for Halloween to give dimension with the design, she says.
Dripping Blood
Not sure where to start, go for bloodon your nails that is.
For her own nails at this time of year, she likes to strike a balance between the two.
Goth Black
Her top tip for a quick trick-or-treat nail transformation?
Halloween Pinks
Just because its Halloween, doesnt mean you have to go full-on gore.
As it turns out,ScreamsGhostface looks kind of cute in pink.
Her go-to colors for spooky nails are green, orange, black, and purple.
I love the Valentino and Madam Glam polishes.
Go for an abstract.
As for shape, its definitely pointy or round, which makes the nail look longer.
Its on theme and it’s possible for you to definitely rock it all fall and winter.
Skeletons can totally be fun.
The designs I often get requested are pumpkins, spider webs, and eyeballs.
I think the stiletto shape makes them look more witchy and spooky.
Her tips for turning your Halloween mani evergreen?
Play with negative space.
Negative space nails, like a black French tip, look good even after the holiday.
Not only are they are very easy to create, theyre a classic.
Whether it be the cards or your nails, let this be your guide for a fun Halloween season.
Gory Details
When it comes to out-of-this-world nail art, Mei Kawajiri has become an industry fave.
Unsurprisingly, she doesnt hold back when its time to create a gory look.
Last year I made this super scary and realistic injured nail look!, Kawajiri tellsVogue.
I used nail polish and a tiny brush to create the blood and creeped everyone out online.
From her experience, super long and square shapes tend to be the most popular.
Total Square
Black stilettos are definitely really in for Halloween as well.
She recommends establishing a good nail care regimen and planning ahead to confirm your manicure lasts.
My first tip would be to always moisturize with your favorite cuticle oil.
That allows your nails to look fresh even if theyre grown out.
I would also say pick colors and designs you wont get bored of even after the holiday.
Black cats, ghosts, pumpkins, and spider webs are always pretty popular.
I expect snakes to take center stage right now.
Coffin and ballerina are definitely a favorite this year.
I love a great deep red or black.
Burnt orange is also a favorite as well as a deep purple.
Pumpkin or fall leaves nail art will always take you into November.
Try an accent nail with nail art so that the manicure is not all about Halloween.
Negative space nail art is and will always be a favorite.
Galactic Silver
We love to lean into anything space related.
Spidey Senses
Spider web details dont have to be scary.
Take these ones painted against a metallic green French tip to elevate the entire look.
The cheetah spots are a classic and the mix of black and browns make for a perfect neutral nail.
Vampire Fangs
Simple yet striking, these 3D fang decals make a statement.
Paint on some blood to get that real Vampire-like effect.
Haunted Eyes
Albeit creepy, nothing sends haunting vibes like a pair eye decals.
Celebrity nail artist Betina R. Goldstein describes this nail as stitching up my heart in her Instagram caption.
Simply grab red thread and stitch it along the outer edges of a bare nail.
Black and Red Drip
We cant get enough of a blood drip nail.
Peeking Out
We reject the old superstition that black cats are bad luck.
These black cats peeking out of the edges are just so adorable.
Mix and match black cats, ghosts, and other spooky-themed designs for a fun nail look.
Dress up the tips with fun white ghost decals against a bare base.
Opt for small pumpkin shapes at the base of a bare nail.
To add some character, use a tortoise shell shade for something more unique.
Mix black and white shades for your Halloween nail look this year.
Blue Webs
It doesnt take much to elevate a spider web design.
But up the ante and add spooky eye decals to add scary vibes to your overall look.
Alien Brat
Who says brat summer has to end?
Cracked Nails
Red and black make for a powerful combo for any Halloween nail.
Add cracked details to give it a cool sinister spinin the best way possible.
We love this black ombre effect as a French tip substitute for something just cooler to look at.
You truly dont need anything else to make it pop.
We love this neon green and orange combo for the Halloween season.
