DIY Nail Art: Two Awesome Halloween Designs To Try This Weekend

If you don't fancy dressing up as a sexy Halloween cliche this weekend, we've got just the thing to get you in the spooky spirit, without having to splash out on a brand new costume.

We asked nail art expert Kiri from Kiri Nails It, to create two, Halloween-inspired designs that are easy-to-do at home. Take a look at the video below to find out how to master the spider web, and if that doesn't take your fancy, watch out for Kiri's lesson in blood-dripping nails in the second tutorial.

For more nail inspiration, shop this season's hottest shades below:

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Christopher Kane Red
A classic red shade works season after season and no where was scarlet more striking than on the Christopher Kane catwalk. Nail Inc's Hurlingham polish is the perfect match. Nails Inc Hurlingham polish, £11 from <a href="http://shopping.mydaily.co.uk/redirect.php?prodID=85740703&pID=8143&dest=http://www.awin1.com%2Fawclick.php%3Fmid%3D3100%26id%3D81902%26clickref%3D%26p%3Dhttp%253a%252f%252fwww.ist-track.com%252fProcessClick.ashx%253fcompanyId%253d17910aed-1bae-4362-9580-b523eb87a91e%2526itemId%253drwilqtwr%2526bid%253dt%2526affiliateCompanyId%253Dc35abe1f-3be3-45e0-bc66-7d104d67d479%25">House of Fraser</a>
Burberry Plum
Burberry's Autumnal colour palette included these rich berry shades. Try Laura Mercier's metallic polish for a similar, plum shimmer. Laura Mercier Nail Lacquer Twilight, £13 from <a href="http://www.harrods.com/">Harrods</a>
Stella McCartney Hot Pink
Add a flash of colour to your autumn wardrobe, a la Stella McCartney. OPI's Kiss Me On My Tulips is the only way to go. OPI Kiss Me On My Tulips, £11 from <a href="http://www.lenawhite.co.uk/">lenawhite.co.uk</a>
Versace Orange
Make like Donatella and go totally tangerine for A/W. This Model's Own shade is brilliantly bright, perfect for Halloween and it's a bargain. Models Own Neon Nail Polish, £5 from <a href="http://shopping.mydaily.co.uk/redirect.php?prodID=93643263&pID=3876&dest=http://being.successfultogether.co.uk%2Fclick.asp%3Fref%3D463263%26site%3D5120%26type%3Dtext%26tnb%3D4%26diurl%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww%252Enext%252Eco%252Euk%252Fg91128s12%23">Next</a>
Peter Pilotto Fluoro
Add a flash of fluoro with Barry M's neon yellow. The perfect accompaniment to a Peter Pilotto print. Neon Nail Paint, £2.99 from <a href="http://www.barrym.com/products/nails/paint.html">Barry M</a>
Louis Vuitton Lilac
Lilac doesn't have to be saved for springtime. Marc Jacobs sent the pastel shade down the catwalk at Louis Vuitton and as seen on his fur-lined coats, it looks great with tan and taupe. Dior Garden Party Vernis, £18 from <a href="http://shopping.mydaily.co.uk/redirect.php?prodID=75063917&pID=7933&dest=http://www.awin1.com%2Fcread.php%3Fclickref%3Dlynku%26awinaffid%3D81902%26awinmid%3D3539%26p%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww%252Eselfridges%252Ecom%252Fen%252F%252F%252F%252F%252F%255F359%252D84011246%252DSC12DIORVERNIS%252F">Selfridges</a>
Chanel Gunmetal Grey
A glossy grey shade can complement any Autumn/Winter outfit. Do as Kaiser Karl did at Chanel and brighten it up with a light, pastel pink. Nars Nail Polish in Stormy Grey, £13 from <a href="http://shopping.mydaily.co.uk/redirect.php?prodID=91815803&pID=8143&dest=http://www.awin1.com%2Fawclick.php%3Fmid%3D3100%26id%3D81902%26clickref%3D%26p%3Dhttp%253a%252f%252fwww.ist-track.com%252fProcessClick.ashx%253fcompanyId%253d17910aed-1bae-4362-9580-b523eb87a91e%2526itemId%253dwatrlrqr%2526bid%253dt%2526affiliateCompanyId%253Dc35abe1f-3be3-45e0-bc66-7d104d67d479%25">House of Fraser</a>
Gucci Green
Jewel colours are everywhere for Autumn/Winter, so why not add some razzle dazzle to your nails too? Marks & Spencer's new nail polish collection includes this gorgeous emerald shade, as seen at Gucci. <a href="http://shopping.mydaily.co.uk/redirect.php?prodID=96762333&pID=3736&dest=http://www.awin1.com%2Fcread.php%3Fclickref%3Dlynku%26awinaffid%3D81902%26awinmid%3D1402%26p%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww%252Emarksandspencer%252Ecom%252FLimited%252DCollection%252DQuick%252DNail%252DPolish%252Fdp%252FB0042UQIS2">Marks & Spencer</a> Limited Collection Quick Dry Nail Polish in Emerald, £3.50
McQueen Blush
If you'd rather stick to neutral shades on the nails, a blush polish is a great choice. Try Topshop's version and get a textured, crackle effect when painted as on a top coat. Topshop Crackle Nails Topcoat in Sweetheart, £6 from <a href="http://shopping.mydaily.co.uk/redirect.php?prodID=73764303&pID=5513&dest=http://click.linksynergy.com%2Fdeeplink%3Fid%3DxU%2AITpjPkO4%26mid%3D35838%26murl%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww%252Etopshop%252Ecom%252Fwebapp%252Fwcs%252Fstores%252Fservlet%252FProductDisplay%253FcatalogId%253D33057%2526storeId%253D12556%2526productId%253D3568112%2526categoryId%253D233077%2526langId%253D%252D1">Topshop</a>
Prada Cornflower Blue
Mavala's Cyclades blue is very Prada. Dramatic eye makeup not essential. Mavala nail polish in Cyclades blue, £3.50 from <a href="http://www.beautybay.com/">BeautyBay</a>

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