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7 Spooky Halloween Nail Art Ideas for 2022

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Halloween is just around the corner and here at Gelous we love any excuse to paint our nails with some fun, themed gel nail art designs. Our talented resident nail tech has created some amazing Halloween themed nail designs for people of all skill levels. Whether you love a in-your-face Halloween gel manicure nail or something a little bit understated, we will have the perfect design for you!

Medusa Snakes Halloween Gel Nail Art

Gelous Halloween Medusa Snakes gel nail art - photographed in United States on model

This striking serpentine gel nail art is relatively easy to recreate and gives us all of the Slytherin vibes that we crave during the spooky season. Start by filing your nails into an almond shape. 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. The design is something a little different and will look incredible for all your Halloween festivities. 50 points to Slytherin!

Looking for a tutorial?

To recreate this our Medusa Snakes gel nail art, watch our YouTube tutorial here.


Spider Web Tips Gel Nail Art

Gelous Spider Web Tips gel nail art - photographed in United States on model

If you’re into something sophisticated, but still in the realm of Halloween-y nails then these nails will be ideal for you. To recreate this nail art, get started 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 your white spiderweb design.The spider web design will be the trickiest part of this manicure as the lines are fine and detailed, however our fine Nail Art Brushes will make the process much easier. 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 and make sure to enjoy this cute spider-themed mani.

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

Gelous Halloween Devil Tips gel nail art - photographed in United States on model

We’re obsessed with this devilish manicure - it's just too sweet to pass up! This design uses our much-loved French manicure theme, but with the addition of cute devil-themed touches to add a hint of Halloween. Paint your base of French Kiss Gel Nail Polish to start with, then paint your French tips using Red Sass Gel Nail Polish. Before curing, you'll want to turn some of these French tips into little devil horns or the spiked tail that the devil is known for. Voila, you've got a chic, understated gel 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

Gelous Halloween Swirls and Stickers gel nail art - photographed in United States on model

If you’re not feeling so confident with your nail art skills, then you're sure to love this simple gel manicure using our Glow in the Dark Spider Nail Stickers and Trick or Treat Nail Stickers. Begin 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 Ablaze Gel Nail Polish, then finally add your Nail Art Stickers wherever suits. There you have it - a simple, cute and Halloween-y 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

Gelous Halloween Subtle Cobwebs gel nail art - photographed in United States on model

These villain-esque nails look amazing when the light hits and are simple to recreate. Simply file your nails into an almond shape, paint them with Black Out Gel Nail Polish and finish with Matte Top Coat. Now you’ve got the matte black base to start out, it’s time for the spiderweb part! You can simply use the standard gloss Top Coat and a fine Nail Art Brush to create the shiny spiderwebs that you see in the photo. This gel manicure design is perfect for a creepy, yet understated manicure this Halloween.

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

Gelous Halloween Ombre gel nail art - photographed in United States on model

An ombré black and red gel manicure seems like a no-brainer for a feisty, Halloween look. It’ll look like you’ve dipped your nails in blood, which could not be any more perfect for Halloween, right? Luckily creating an ombré nail look is surprisingly simple and looks incredible! Get started by painting Black Out Gel Nail Polish on the bottom half of your nail, then painting 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 join of the two colours, blending them together to create your gradient effect. When you're not wanting to go all-out Halloween, this gel manicure design is perfect. 

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

Gelous Halloween Dripping Blood gel nail art - photographed in United States on model

It wouldn't be a Halloween nail art blog without the tried and tested dripping blood gel manicure. We've taken the look from creepy to classy, with a mix'n'match combination of red french tips, blood drips plain red nails. Paint each style of nail separately -  your first style with plain Red Sass Gel Nail Polish, your second style with a base of French Kiss Gel Nail Polish and a Red Sass Gel Nail Polish French tip and your third style with a base of French Kiss Gel Nail Polish and Red Sass blood drips. To create your blood drips, use a fine Nail Art Brush to line the top of the nail with Red Sass. Next use your Dotting Tool to paint the bottom of the drips, and finally join it all together! Blood nails for Halloween? Iconic. 

Looking for a tutorial?

To recreate our Dripping Blood gel nail art, watch our YouTube tutorial here.

We hope that this blog has given you some inspiration on how to use our Gelous Gel Nail Polish, Nail Art Brushes and Nail Art Stickers for your spooky Halloween gel manicures. We can’t wait to see what you come up with!

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