Halloween has nearly arrived and here at Gelous we are obsessed with any excuse to paint our nails with fun, themed gel nail art designs. Our incredible resident nail whiz has created some gorgeous designs that are sure to inspire you. Whether you love an all-out Halloween gel manicure or something a little more subtle, we will have a design for you!
Medusa Snakes Halloween Gel Nail Art
This striking serpent-themed gel nail art is relatively easy to recreate and gives us all of the Slytherin vibes that we love during the spooky season. Start by filing your nails into an almond shape. Next, you'll want to paint some nails with plain Never Never Land Gel Nail Polish, some with an ombré blend from Never Never Land to Black Out Gel Nail Polish, and some with a delicate snake design on a French Kiss Gel Nail Polish base. This design is simple and subtle, but definitely not dull. The mesmerising Gel Nail Polish makes it incredibly eye-catching. 50 points to Slytherin!
Looking for a tutorial?
To recreate our Medusa Snakes gel nail art, watch our YouTube tutorial here.
Spider Web Tips Gel Nail Art
If you’re looking for sophisticated, yet Halloween-y nail art, then this gel manicure will be perfect for you. To recreate this nail art, begin with a classic French tip using Black Out Gel Nail Polish on a French Kiss Gel Nail Polish base. On top of this, you'll want to paint a white spiderweb design. The spider web design will be the hardest part of this manicure, as the lines are fine and detailed. But never fear - we have amazing Nail Art Brushes to help you with these fine lines. We recommend taking your time and flash curing your nails regularly so you don’t bump or move any of the lines you create. Nail art is supposed to be fun, and spiderwebs are never perfect, so don’t be too hard on yourself!
Looking for a tutorial?
To recreate our Spider Web Tips gel nail art, watch our Mini Tutorial Highlight on Instagram here.
Devil Tips Gel Nail Art
We’re in looove with this devilish gel manicure - it's just too adorable to pass up! For a chic and understated Halloween design, we've used the French manicure theme again, but added cute devil-themed touches. To start with, paint your base of French Kiss Gel Nail Polish, then paint your French tips using Red Sass Gel Nail Polish. Before curing, you'll want to turn some of these French tips into tiny devil horns or the spiked tail that the devil is known for. Just like that, you've got a gorgeous chic manicure to dazzle at your Halloween party.
Looking for a tutorial?
To recreate our Devil Tips gel nail art, watch our YouTube tutorial here.
Swirls & Stickers Gel Nail Art
If you’re not feeling so confident with your nail art skills, then why not try out this simple and trendy gel manicure using our Glow in the Dark Spider Nail Stickers and Trick or Treat Nail Stickers? Get started with a base of French Kiss Gel Nail Polish, then create asymmetrical swirls on your nails with Just White Gel Nail Polish. Line your swirls with Glitter Gel Nail Polish, then add your Nail Art Stickers in whichever spots that suit. There you have it - a simple, cute and festive nail art design.
Looking for a tutorial?
To recreate our Swirls and Stickers gel nail art, watch our Mini Tutorial Highlight on Instagram here.
Subtle Cobwebs Gel Nail Art
These scary and sinister nails are giving off major villain vibes and they’re super simple to recreate without the need to have them perfect. To recreate this look, file your nails into an almond shape, paint your base of Black Out Gel Nail Polish and finish with Matte Top Coat for a suede-like finish. Now you’ve got your matte black base, it’s time for the spiderweb! All you need to do next is to paint shiny spiderwebs across your nails using your standard gloss Top Coat and a fine Nail Art Brush. This creepy, yet understated gel manicure is perfect for your 2022 Halloween look.
Looking for a tutorial?
To recreate our Subtle Cobwebs gel nail art, watch our Mini Tutorial Highlight on Instagram here.
Halloween Ombré Gel Nail Art
Blended black and red nails are the perfect combo for a simple, spooky gel manicure. It’ll look like you’ve dipped your nails in blood, which could not be any more on brand for Halloween, right? Luckily creating an Ombre nail look is simple, looks amazing on the nails and is very easy to recreate! Start by painting Black Out Gel Nail Polish on the bottom half of your nail and Red Sass Gel Nail Polish on the top half of your nail. Without curing, use your Ombré Nail Art Brush to lightly brush across the middle of your nail, blending the two together to create the gradient effect. This gel manicure design is ideal for when you don't want to go all-out Halloween.
Looking for a tutorial?
To recreate our Halloween Ombré gel nail art, watch our Mini Tutorial Highlight on Instagram here.
Dripping Blood Gel Nail Art
It wouldn't be a Halloween nail art blog without your classic dripping blood gel manicure. We've taken the look from creepy to classy, with a mix'n'match combo of french tips, drips of blood and plain red nails. Paint each design of nail individually - your first design with plain Red Sass Gel Nail Polish, your second design with a base of French Kiss Gel Nail Polish and a Red Sass Gel Nail Polish French tip and your third design with a base of French Kiss Gel Nail Polish and Red Sass blood drips. To create your blood drips, start by lining the top of your nail with Red Sass using a fine Nail Art Brush. Following this, use your Dotting Tool to paint the bottom of the drips, then join everything together. Blood nails for Halloween? Iconic.
Looking for a tutorial?
To recreate our Dripping Blood gel nail art, watch our YouTube tutorial here.
