Design Details
- 1The nail design features a Halloween theme with vibrant colors and intricate details.
- 2Two nails display spooky haunted house silhouettes with a bright orange background.
- 3Another nail showcases a ghost pattern on a mix of black and orange backdrop.
- 4The remaining nails have a marbled effect with purple hues and copper accents, featuring tiny pumpkin motifs.
Items Needed for this Design
Nail Preparation
- nail file
- cuticle pusher
- nail buffer
- base coat
- top coat
Nail Polish Colors
- bright orange
- black
- white
- purple
- copper glitter
Nail Art Tools
- fine detail brush
- dotting tool
- nail art stickers (pumpkins, ghosts)
- nail art decals (haunted houses)
Cleanup
- nail polish remover
- cotton swabs
Step by Step DIY(Do It Yourself) Guide
1
Prepare your nails.
- File and shape your nails to your desired length.
- Push back cuticles gently with a cuticle pusher.
- Buff the nail surface lightly to smooth.
2
Apply base coat.
- Apply a thin layer of base coat to each nail.
- Allow it to dry completely before proceeding.
3
Paint the base colors.
- Apply bright orange polish to the haunted house nails.
- Use a black polish for the ghost nail.
- Paint the remaining nails with a purple polish for the marbled effect base.
4
Create the haunted house design.
- Using a fine detail brush, paint black silhouettes of haunted houses on the orange nails.
- Add small white dots for stars and accents.
5
Paint the ghost design.
- Use a white polish to create the ghost shape on the black nail.
- Add features to the ghost with a fine detail brush using black polish.
6
Create the marbled effect.
- Apply drops of white and black polish on the purple base.
- Use a toothpick or thin brush to swirl the colors gently.
7
Add embellishments.
- Place pumpkin stickers on the marbled nails.
- Use copper glitter polish to add accents to the designed nails.
8
Seal the design.
- Apply a top coat over each nail to protect the design.
- Allow the top coat to dry completely.
Pro Tips
Ensure each layer of polish is completely dry before continuing to the next step.
Use a thin brush for detailed work to avoid smudging.
If you're not confident in hand-painting details, consider using decals or stickers for cleaner results.
Clean up any excess polish around the cuticles with a cotton swab dipped in nail polish remover.
