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19 Amazing DIY Halloween Nail Art Ideas

From glow-in-the-dark ghosts to classic candy corns, these Halloween nails will give you the chills

by Cinya Burton, Jessica Amaris

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Skull Nails No need to lose your head -- these cute skull nails are easy to recreate and will be the envy of all fingertips come Halloween. Start with a white base coat, such as Morgan Taylor Nail Lacquer in All White Now, and then paint a curved vertical line on both sides to make the shape of a skull with black polish (try China Glaze Nail Lacquer in Liquid Leather). Add a horizontal line and small vertical lines for the mouth, daintily paint two large dots for eye sockets and finish off the look with an upside down heart for the nose. Finally, seal your skull with a topcoat.

That adorable heart nose though.

Image via SimpleNailArtDesigns

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by brianna121791 Saturday, May 11, 2013 at 07:57PM Report as inappropriate

how cool

by krissy_alston Saturday, April 13, 2013 at 03:10PM Report as inappropriate

how fun

by LittleBunny Saturday, January 5, 2013 at 08:57PM Report as inappropriate

What cool nail art!

by toddfan Saturday, December 22, 2012 at 02:54PM Report as inappropriate

These are all amazing looking and they all look very achieveable!! I have no art talent and I think I could do these!

by morgan_ledford Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at 01:51PM Report as inappropriate

Why did I have to see these so late!! So creative

by BlackFleur145 Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at 08:18PM Report as inappropriate

Some great Halloween inspired nail ideas! The zombie nails are so realistic, it's eerie. My favorite idea though is the ghosts. So doable and so cute.

by HeathRene Thursday, November 1, 2012 at 02:10PM Report as inappropriate

Love the Zombie nails! This is a cool article :)

by Taylerbootz Thursday, November 1, 2012 at 01:01PM Report as inappropriate

I don' like candy corn, but the idea for the nails is great!

by robyne00 Wednesday, October 31, 2012 at 04:26PM Report as inappropriate

I love the claw nails!!! I can't wait to try this!

by Hcaddy15 Wednesday, October 31, 2012 at 08:59AM Report as inappropriate