Here are a couple of nail designs that’ll add style and
flair to any costume and really get you noticed on the scariest night of the
year.
Spider web Mani
If you’re looking for something chic and elegant, you can’t
go wrong with a spider web manicure. It’s classic and has just the right amount
of spook without looking over the top and cheesy. It’s also easy to create in
four simple steps!
What
you’ll need:
Black nail
polish
White fine tip nail polish
A top coat
polish
Step 1: Paint
nails with two coats of black nail polish and let dry for at least 10 minutes.
You want to avoid smearing the white on the black so take extra time to dry if
needed.
Step 2: Take a
fine tip white nail polish and carefully draw strokes diagonally starting at
the bottom corner of the nail. The number of strokes you draw can vary
depending on how thin the tip of your nail polish brush is. The important thing
is to make sure the lines don’t each other except at the center.
Step 3: With the
same white nail polish, connect each of the strokes across with little swooping
lines. This part requires a little more precision so I suggest letting the
lines you made in step 2 dry for a few minutes before connecting them to avoid
smudging.
Step 4: Let the
designs dry and then apply a clear top coat and you are ready to wow at any
Halloween party!
**Tip - For added glamour, go over the white spider web
design with a thin glitter nail polish before applying the top coat and your nails
will sparkle all night!
Candy Corn Mani
If you’re looking for a more funky and festive Halloween
look, a candy corn manicure is a vibrant and unique way to show off your
holiday spirit. Though this design is a little tricky and may take a couple of
tries, it’s a guaranteed crowd pleaser that will get you nonstop compliments!
What
you’ll need:
Orange Nail
Polish
Yellow Nail
Polish
White Nail
Polish
Tape
Scissors
Step 1: Paint
Nails with two coats of orange nail polish and let dry. It is essential for
this design for the polish to be completely dry. Try applying the orange the
night before you do the rest just to be safe and give it enough time to dry.
Step 2: Cut pieces
of scotch tape (or any tape you have on hand) into strips about 1/3 the length
of your nail and place them over the center of each nail. This is why it is
important to make sure the orange is completely dry—you don’t want the polish
coming off with the tape.
Step 3: Paint the
exposed nail under the taped portion with white nail polish and let dry a few
minutes.
Step 4: Paint the
exposed nail above the taped portion with yellow nail polish and let dry. Don’t
worry about being perfectly precise with the white and the yellow in these two steps,
it will all look nice and neat when it’s done.
Step 5: Let the
polish dry at least 10 minutes then carefully remove the strips of tape from
each nail to expose the orange in the middle. Apply a top coat to seal and add
shine and you are ready for stylish Halloween night in or out!
**Tip - If the polish smudges over the edges or isn’t as
precise as you would like. Take a Q-tip dipped in nail polish remover and
smooth out any imperfections.
Whether you’re looking for something spooky and
sophisticated or sassy and sweet, these designs will definitely get you
noticed!
Vanja Veric
