Spooky season is in the air – and it’s finally made its way into salons. And while ghosts, black cats and vampire talons might be high on the list of manicure trends, it’s the humble pumpkin we have our eye on this season. Get into the Halloween spirit with one of these pumpkin nail designs.
What Are Pumpkin Nails?
Taking inspiration from seasonal vegetable patches and general Halloween spookiness, a pumpkin manicure features the classic gourd as the focal point of nail designs. It’s a great way to get into the 31st October celebrations, and also nicely tap into the cosy palette of a pumpkin spice mani.
And since there are no strict rules around the trend – except, of course, to have some kind of pumpkin colour or decal – there’s plenty of opportunity to get creative. Maximalists can go all out with 3D nail art and detailed pumpkin designs, while minimalists can dip a toe (and hand) into the trend with simple line art, shades of orange and pumpkin French tips.
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How To Ask For Pumpkin Nails In The Salon
Since no two designs are really the same, you’ll need to be specific with your request in the salon. Ask for a pumpkin nail design and bring in image references from Instagram and Pinterest that showcase the look you want. This way, your nail tech will have a better idea of what you want.
How To Recreate The Look At Home
Fancy giving it a go at home? There are plenty of tutorials on TikTok that can help you get started. We like this simple one from Ally Evans (@nailtechsecrets), which teaches you how to paint pumpkin French tips:
@nailtechsecrets Pumpkin nail art #pumpkinnails #pumpkinnailart #pumpkinnails ♬ original sound – Ally Evans Nail Artist
For those following along at home, we’ve condensed Ally’s video into the following guide:
- Prep your nails and apply a base coat of your chosen colour.
- Create a heart-shaped tip at the end of the nail, using a shade of orange. You may need a few coats.
- If you want a bit of sparkle, you can add some glitter to each pumpkin with a clear glitter polish. If not, move on to the next step.
- Using black polish and a fine line brush, draw the outline of your pumpkin onto each nail. You can then add details like the stalk, leaves and vines.
- Finish with a clear top coat.
Manicure Inspiration: Pumpkin Nail Designs
1. Dainty Decals
2. Pumpkin French Manicure
3. Pumpkin Patch
4. Spooky Sets
5. Gilded Pumpkins
6. Peeping Pumpkins
7. Cute Illustrations
8. Ultra Dainty
9. Pink Pumpkins
10. Pumpkin Glitter
11. Cherry Pumpkins
12. Gold & White
13. Mix & Match
14. Black Cat Cameo
15. Ghoulish Jack-o-Lanterns
16. Gold Chrome
17. Halloween Scenes
18. Carved Faces
19. Green Pumpkins
20. Disney-Inspired Pumpkin Nails
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