Halloween’s almost here! Sometimes you get a client that comes in and they just don’t know what they want. Or if you’re a customer, you haven’t decided yet. Here’s a couple of quick designs you can do at the last minute that are adorable and perfect for Halloween.
Step 1: Start with Your Base
Start with a white base on the nail and get your favorite red for Halloween.
You’re going to need the white as well. Here’s my favorite red—it’s called Fine Wine from my Love Is in the Air collection. Then I’m going to put white pretty close to it.
Then I go back to the red, then back to the white. I’m probably going to put white on the top side too.
Step 2: Dotting & Swirling Magic
Take a tiny dotting tool. That line looks cool. It does look cool, doesn’t it? Wait, do you see this cameraman? You might really like this. Just take that off the table and put it on my nails now.
Okay. Don’t challenge me. I love to do nails. Yeah.
Then I’m going to take this and swirl it a bit. Now it looks like dessert. Oh my goodness. What are you eating? I don’t know. Lord.
Step 3: Prepare Your Gel
Get your gel brush ready because this is time-sensitive, which is good—it makes you do it faster.
It won’t cure yet because it’s gel, but here’s the trick: I’ll put some of my Blossom gel, which moves outward and changes the shape slightly, giving it a soft look. You have to be quick with this.
Place the Blossom on top of the whole nail. I love this product for flowers. Then pick up the gel in a weird liny way—oh, that looks so cool! I love it. Bring it down and just let it move.
This is where the creative part comes in—you decide when to “nuke” it. I’m nuking now. Be careful not to overdo it, or the gel will run off the nail.
Step 4: Playing with Effects
Look at the little lump we got here. Now, if you put it on something static, it stays in place. But with Blossom underneath, it moves slightly and mixes soft edges with hard edges.
I don’t think it’ll reach, so I’ll just move it off the table. Don’t forget to clean your brush. Done!
Check out the result—it’s so cool! By changing colors, this technique doesn’t have to be Halloween-only. Oranges, greens, and reds make it perfect for fall.
Step 5: Top Coat Options
Top it with a matte top coat—I call it velvet because it gives a smooth finish. Blood is shiny, but I prefer matte.
With a clear top coat, it’s actually smoother than matte. Matte stays shiny until you cure it. You can also do swirly patterns, like Christmas candy swirls—so versatile!
Step 6: Spider Web Designs
A real Halloween classic—spider webs. Start with any base color; I like black for contrast.
The trick is in your brush: use a long, flowy, pointy brush for long, fine lines. Load your brush, taper off excess gel, and start your lines. Spider webs aren’t uniform—they look more real if imperfect.
Add little swoops. Don’t overdo them; just give the impression of a web.
💡 Tip: If lines are thick, switch to a smaller brush for finer strokes.
Step 7: Adding Silver & Special Effects
Try silver or other colors on top of your base—like Fine Wine, a see-through red. Flames work great too. Dollop silver in areas, load your brush, and cure.
Even detailed designs are doable—you can erase mistakes with alcohol.
Step 8: Quick Service for Last-Minute Clients
Sometimes clients (or you) haven’t planned ahead. That’s okay! Use these designs to quickly pop in something fun and Halloweeny.
Even just one accent nail works if you’re short on time.
Step 9: Final Touches
Use either shiny or matte top coat—both work nicely. Give it a good cure and you’re ready to go.
These designs are fast, cute, and perfect for last-minute Halloween nails.
🎃 Have a great Halloween!
