We’ve officially entered October, and you know what that means–backyard bonfires, carved pumpkins, and silly trick-or-treats. Speaking of which, have you decided about your Halloween outfit of the year? Well, it’s about time we set aside minimalism, and express our maximalist side with all-out costumes, makeup, nails, and props. We’re creepin’ it real this month with the most creative and out-of-this-world Halloween nail designs! • Stilettos And Nightmares Who wouldn’t be mesmerized by that seamless hypnotic swirl created using iGel Match - 002 Jet Black and Dip & Dap Duo - DD068 Screamin' Green? This intricately hand-painted set by iGel Beauty @kissythekreator wonderfully captured the magical, dark tale of The Nightmare Before Christmas. Products Used:Dip & Dap Duo - DD001 Baby Powder (PURE WHITE)iGel Match - 002 Jet BlackDip & Dap Duo - DD068 Screamin' GreeniGel No Cleanse Top Coat 0.5 oz • Scary Glow This scary season brings glow-in-the-dark nails back on the map. Win the hearts of everyone during Halloween games with the powerful combo of Dip & Dap Duo - DD073 At Midnight and GLOW Line Art Gel Kit. Products Used: Dip & Dap Duo - DD073 At MidnightGLOW Line Art Gel Kit • Fallin’ For Halloween iGel Beauty @nailsbyhami turned orange’s warm and optimistic hue into something spooky yet cutesy. Dip & Dap Duo - DD038 Tequila Sunrise’s medium-orange tone was the perfect pumpkin color and definitely complemented the autumn leaves. Products Used:Dip & Dap Duo - DD038 Tequila SunriseDip & Dap Powder - DD172 Cozy CashmereMermaid Glitter - MG06 Jewel of the Sea • Tasty, Beautiful Fear No one can hide from Pennywise costumes and nail art during Halloween. Paint our resident clown and some dripping blood details with the bright red shade of Dip & Dap Duo - DD303 Sexy from head ToMaToes. Products Used:Dip & Dap Duo - DD259 ChasteDip & Dap Duo - DD303 Sexy from head ToMaToes • Oogie Boogie Be careful with the evening shadows because Oogie Boogie will be filling your dreams with fright! Match your boogeyman costume with this set by iGel Beauty @mishyeagle using bright green-yellow colors (Dip & Dap Duo - DD068 Screamin' Green and Dip & Dap Duo - DD067 Laser Lemon). Products Used:Dip & Dap Duo - DD073 At MidnightDip & Dap Duo - DD001 Baby Powder (PURE WHITE)Dip & Dap Duo - DD068 Screamin' GreenDip & Dap Duo - DD067 Laser LemoniGel Match - 007 BroadwayDip & Dap Duo - DD225 We Bee-Long TogetherDip & Dap Duo - DD205 Aim to PleaseDip & Dap Duo - DD099 Purple Rain • Green Scream Ghostface never gets old and is undoubtedly the easiest costume to make or buy in stores. Put your spin on these Scream nails by choosing the same light-medium neon green shade: Dip & Dap Duo - DD204 Melon Madness. Products Used: Dip & Dap Duo - DD172 Cozy CashmereDip & Dap Duo - DD204 Melon Madness • Strange Ghosts Nothing is going to be more nightmare material this October than Beetlejuice! Using mostly purple and green iGel Match and Dip & Dap polishes, iGel Beauty @kissythekreator spilled her talent in this elaborate set. Products Used:iGel Match - A12 Blueberry CheesecakeiGel Match - A05 Lavender CupcakeDip & Dap Duo - DD016 Shell GreyiGel Match - 002 Jet BlackDip & Dap Duo - DD001 Baby Powder (PURE WHITE)iGel Match - B24 Luscious LavenderiGel Match - B15 Lively LemoniGel Match - 127 Fashion AveiGel Match - A09 Queen of TartsDip & Dap Duo - DD114 Runway HitDip & Dap Duo - DD230 The Siren • Magnificent Evil Cast a boo-tiful spell to your nails by inviting Maleficent for Halloween! With the warm-toned purple shade of Dip & Dap Duo - DD053 Water Lily, your nails can be as iconic as this fascinating villain. Product Used:Dip & Dap Duo - DD053 Water Lily • Blue Yah We know you’re dying to enter a haunted house this October 31st. Embrace and fuel your fear with these adorable Dip & Dap Duo - DD168 Sirena-painted cartoonish nails by iGel Beauty @nailzby_samm. Product Used:Dip & Dap Duo - DD168 Sirena • Silver and Bones For those thinking of wearing edgy skeleton costumes, iGel Beauty @saruuhhclawsbrushednails has a sweet surprise for you. Silver, white, and black (iGel Match - 002 Jet Black) shades will give you greyscale heaven. Product Used: iGel Match - 002 Jet Black • Spooky Reflection Some good old scary stories and creepy characters are about to resurface. Pinky-promise us you won’t forget to glamorize your nails with Reflective Gel - RG10 Splash of Glitters before raising your hand. Products Used:Dip & Dap Duo - DD284 TreasuredReflective Gel - RG10 Splash of GlittersMirror Chrome - MC11 Dark Gold • Crawling Spider Scare those who stare at the family-favorite spooky puzzle with these eerie spider nails. Before the black madness begins, apply a peach nude base (Dip & Dap Duo - DD173 I'm Blushing) as seen on this set by iGel Beauty @nailsbyavryl. Product Used:Dip & Dap Duo - DD173 I'm Blushing • Bloodshot Eyes Long stiletto nails automatically spike the fear factor of any Halloween outfit. Recreate these blinding eye nail art with our brown, red 3D Top Cat Eye - TCE01 Whirlpool and blue, purple 3D Top Cat Eye - TCE03 Starburst, and see it for yourself. Products Used: Dip & Dap Duo - DD268 Sweetness3D Top Cat Eye - TCE01 Whirlpool3D Top Cat Eye - TCE03 Starburst • Terror Details Indeed, the devil is in the details of this Beetlejuice-inspired masterpiece by iGel Beauty @getnailed419. It’s hard to escape the thrill of this popular movie, so join the craze with a neutral base shade (LB Duo - LB023 Denuded) and a purple chrome effect (MC15 - Mirror Chrome Dark Purple). Products Used:Dip & Dap Duo - DD001 Baby PowderDip & Dap Duo - DD076 CityscapeDip & Dap Duo - DD164 Winter WhiteLB Duo - LB023 DenudedLine Art Gel Kit - 24 ColorsMC15 - Mirror Chrome Dark Purple Let the ghoul times roll this October! This is just the start of our chock-full Halloween nail inspirations, and we are excited to fill your brains with more spooky ideas in the coming weeks. If you’ve spotted some hauntingly creative nail designs recently and want to achieve the look, post them on our iGel Beauty Facebook Community. Witching you a fang-tastic Halloween! ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Written by Alyssa Bueno on October 2, 2024 Alyssa Bueno, a true beauty enthusiast, brings her passion for writing and beauty to life as a writer for iGel Beauty. With diverse editorial background and industry expertise, Alyssa shares the current trends and curates tutorials and tips to inspire nail lovers worldwide.
