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Black and White Halloween Nails: The Simple, Spooky Design You Can DIY

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Hannah Harris

3 years ago

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It’s Spooky Season–time to embrace the magic with nail art that’s both eerie and elegant. If you’re the type that prefers more understated, simple Halloween nail designs, a timeless color combo with just a hint of haunting is well, the ultimate treat. In this tutorial, I’m showing how to do a stylish set of black and white Halloween nails–complete with a spider web accent–that’s totally bewitching.

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If the precision artistry of spider web nail art feels intimidating, have no fear–here, I’m using nail stickers to add extra Halloween vibes. So get ready to cast a spell with your fingertips! Whether you’re attending a Halloween party or simply want to celebrate the season in style, this striking, simple black and white design is perfect for anyone looking to add a touch of spookiness to their look, without going overboard with the ghoulishness.

Black and White Halloween Nails

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Supplies:

- - Black and white nail polish
  - Neutral base color polish
  - Halloween nail sticker set
  - Top coat
  - Tweezers (optional) to help place stickers
  - Clean-up brush and acetone (optional)

Instructions:

1. Paint all nails and let dry:
- - - - Paint the pointer and middle fingers with the base coat.
      - Paint the thumb and ring fingers with the black polish.
      - Paint the pinky half white down the middle
2. Paint white French tips on the pointer and middle fingers, then clean up with a brush dipped in acetone if needed.

3. Paint the other half of the pinky finger black down the middle and clean up with a brush dipped in acetone if needed

4. Select and place your desired stickers:
- - - Place one star on the pointer finger near the French tip.
    - Put two stars on the middle finger near the French tip.
    - Apply the white spiderweb on the ring finger.
5. File down any stickers hanging off the nail.

6. Paint all nails with a top coat and let dry.

Did you try these black and white Halloween nails? Show us your spider web nail art on Instagram or TikTok @lulus–and head to our Fall Fashion Shop for bewitching styles to wear all season!

Hannah Harris is the creator of Brown Girl Hands, a content studio based in Los Angeles. She known for her award-winning work at the intersection of beauty, culture, and community.

This blog was originally published in October 2023.