Good morning ladies!
I'm so sorry for not blogging yesterday but I was so ill, I didn't do anything yesterday. But I'm feel much better today and have decided to get typing!
Happy Halloween! I don't know about you, but once the calendar hits October 1st, I'm in full Halloween mode. (OK, real talk: I start planning next year's costume on November 1st.) It's time to break out the candy, start watching "The Shining" on repeat, and decorate my fingertips with the most amazing Halloween nail art.
This year nail art designs are all about classic scary monsters, like Frankenstein (or Frankenstein's monster for all you purists), skeletons, mummies, vampires, and ghosts. And whether you decide to go with a subtle hint of spooky or an intricate full-blown portrait of horror, there's a nail design right here for you.
Of course, it wouldn't be Halloween without some gore, and I've got the blood spatter to gross out even the most ardent horror movie fan. But I've also got you covered if you're going for cute with a design of one of Halloween's favorite candies.
The great thing about Halloween nail art is that you can wear it (and switch it up) for an entire month, unlike your costume, which is only good for one day. To make the most out of these designs, you better get started -- Halloween will be here before you know it.
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Faux Claws
"Sexy" cats, Freddy Kruger, and Lady Gaga are just a few Halloween costumes that require claws. But before you file your nails into sharp little daggers, try this nail polish trick instead. First, paint your nails with a nude nail polish. Once dry, place two pieces of tape diagonally on the tips of your nails to create a pointy template. Fill in with a gray or black polish. Once the dark polish is completely dry, remove the tape. Instant claws!
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Bloody Nails
If Andy Warhol was a manicurist something tells me he would've invented these pop art-inspired nails. After all, these blobs of blood and freaky eyeball/vampire teeth are all about fun. To get this look, use a nail art striper brush, £1.77, to create the thin, detailed lines of the accent nail. And to create the big blob shape, try a nail art dotting tool, £1.95, then spread the polish with the striper brush.
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Green Monsters
Frankenstein is one of Halloween's most iconic monsters -- and you can celebrate this green guy with some nail art. Either keep it subtle with a simple stitch (use a striper brush) or go all out with an entire portrait. The main thing is to pick the right shade of green.
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Rattling Bones
Usually we hide our skeletons in the closet, but not with this mani. You'll definitely need a striper tool to get these fine lines, or you can use a toothpick if you don't have a brush handy. Keep in mind that it's always easier to paint over white polish than black polish. If you want to paint over the black polish, it'll take at least three good coats of the other color.
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Candy Corn Obsessed
Candy corn definitely takes the crown for the sweet with the most Halloween spirit. Transfer the fun to your nails with this playful mani. And no need to be a perfectionist; since candy corn never has perfect stripes, feel free to freehand the three basic colors.
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Blood Splatter
For a more realistic blood bath -- albeit nail art style -- try one of these manis. Both of these looks require white and red polishes. To get the splat effect, put a drop of red polish on your nail and use a toothpick to spread out the blood. For the bloodier nails, choose a darker red (more life-like) and dip a toothpick into the color then drag it across the nail.
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Creepy, Crawly Things
This mani isn't for the arachnophobes out there. To get started, paint the base of your nail mint green. Then, like the claw mani, use tape to create a template for the top of the point, and fill in the tip with black nail polish. Finally, use a striper brush to create the spider.
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Say Boo
Ghosts can be friendly (like Casper) or scary (like every other ghost in history), and with these two manicures you can decide which take you want on your nails. For a friendlier vibe, use a hot pink polish to create smiley mouths on all your ghosts. If you want to go the scary route, stick to the plain black and white -- with a twist. Use a glow-in-the-dark nail polish, like Sephora by OPI in Full Moon, £9.50, to paint the ghosts. Now, everyone can see them no matter how dark it gets ...
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Day of the Dead
These sugar skulls are traditionally used for the Mexican celebration, the Day of the Dead. And even though it sounds scary, this holiday is about honoring friends and family who have died. But it doesn't change the fact that skulls are pretty creepy ... no matter how many flowers adorn their eye sockets. This nail art design is for a more advanced artist (you'll definitely need a striper brush and a dotting tool) and you can check out the
step-by-step tutorial here. For beginners, we say go with Day of the Dead nail decals, £3.50, and save yourself the hassle.
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Mum's the Word
This is one mummy that won't require a hundred rolls of toilet paper. To get these friendly-ish creatures all you need is black nail polish, white nail polish, a toothpick (or striper brush), and a dotting tool. Dip the toothpick in white nail polish and drag it back and forth across your nails to create the mummy's gauze. Draw another line near the tip of the nail in black polish. Then use the dotting tool to create your mummy's eyes. Spooky, yet cute at the same time.
I'm loving these designs and if you have any designs that you can share, please do! I love Halloween time and the chillier winter weather creeping in.
Have a wonderful day,
Angelique
