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[Polish / Gel / 3D] Nail designs to boost your Halloween mood
Many people go to nail salons, but lately there are also lots of people who enjoy doing their own nails at home.
With color polishes and DIY gel nails now available even at 100-yen shops, they’ve become really common.
When it comes to nails—especially during the Halloween season—you want something cute that has a Halloween vibe, right? In this article, we’re introducing nail designs you can do yourself.
From easy ones that even the clumsy can try, to slightly more advanced techniques and sophisticated, grown-up styles.
Even if you plan to go to a salon, feel free to use these designs as inspiration!
[Polish • Gel • 3D] Nail Designs to Elevate the Halloween Mood (1–10)
Puffy ghost nails
Let’s liven up the Halloween season with puffy nails that feature adorable, eye-catching ghosts.
The 3D ghosts, finished with gel, pop cutely off your nails.
These chubby little ghosts even spill slightly past the nail edge, with expressive faces that are irresistibly charming—perfect for showing off to friends and getting everyone excited.
The tutorial clearly demonstrates the base coloring and design, as well as how to create the popping ghost, while painting step by step, so it’s easy to follow.
Dress up your fingertips with a slightly intricate nail design and have fun at your Halloween party!
Colorful, classic Halloween nails
Here’s a great idea for anyone who wants Halloween nails that are cute without being too flashy.
People tend to think you need lots of different colors for a colorful manicure, but you can still enjoy a vibrant look even if you don’t own many shades! The trick is to mix colors.
The way the colors appear will change depending on the mixing ratio and whether you blend them before applying or mix them directly on the nail.
For a marble effect, add small amounts of color and blend them together before they dry, layering the next color while the previous one is still wet.
If you want clear separation between colors or plan to paint designs, fully cure each layer before applying the next color.
This way, you can enjoy classic yet colorful Halloween nails! When painting designs, a thin brush is recommended.
nail stickers
Introducing a special Halloween season design finished with nail stickers you can get at the 100-yen shop.
Prepare polish colors that feel Halloween-like—black, orange, and purple—and paint the tips of your nails in a balanced way.
That said, a simple, rough single-color coat is fine here.
Then apply your chosen Halloween-motif nail stickers on top.
Use your own sense of style to design it however you like.
Classic Halloween motifs include ghosts and pumpkins, but since you’re just picking your favorites from a wide selection of cute stickers and sticking them on, there’s no need for tricky techniques like drawing with a brush.
Once the stickers are on, finish by applying a top coat over them to reinforce, and you’re done.
Basic pumpkin nails
Speaking of Halloween, here’s how to create the most fundamental design: pumpkin nails.
After finishing the base with a clear gel, design pumpkins on top using orange, black, white, and a touch of purple.
Start by painting the pumpkin body in orange at the tip of the nail.
Layer the colors to add dimension, then add a black hat.
Once the hat is done, create the pumpkin’s face.
At this stage, using gel specifically for art will make it easier to draw.
Finish by painting a purple ribbon as an accent, and you’re done.
These pumpkin nails instantly say Halloween—give them a try!
Monotone nails
The season of autumn’s big event, Halloween, has arrived.
Here’s an easy, chic Halloween nail design finished in monochrome.
The only colors you’ll use are black and white.
Start with black as the base, then paint designs on top with white gel—ghosts, spider webs, wrapped-up mummies—whatever Halloween motifs you like.
You can even make all ten nails different.
Because it’s just two colors, black and white, it won’t look childish or too busy.
The monochrome palette also pairs well with any outfit.
Mummy nails with moving eyeballs
How about some slightly tricky Halloween nails made with polish? When it’s Halloween season, you want your fingertips to get in on the theme too.
But having the same design as everyone else isn’t much fun.
Here’s a perfect, playful idea for you.
Paint your base with Halloween theme colors like white, orange, and purple.
Then use a thin brush to draw black lines, and stick on wiggly eyeball charms over them.
Every time your hands move, the eyes dart around—super cute! Let’s amp up Halloween with a design that’s a little different from the usual.
Simple solid-color nails
How about boosting the party mood with nails that are perfect for the Halloween season? When it comes to Halloween colors, orange paired with black or purple comes to mind.
Add white to make a balanced four-color palette and style your fingertips for a fun Halloween look! It’s a simple single-color application, so the steps are easy and no tricky techniques required.
Add a cute touch by drawing one little illustration.
Paint a few smiling ghosts on each hand, and you’ll have delightful Halloween nails that make you feel warm and fuzzy every time you look at them.