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Black cat nails are a fun twist on a french mani — and purrrfect for Halloween

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Are you always running around last minute in search of that perfect Halloween costume? Look no further than our adorable twist on a french manicure. Inspired by Charlotte Olympia's wildly popular feline flats, these black cat Halloween-appropriate nails appeal to fashion and cat-lovers. Just throw on some ears and a tail, and your Oct. 31 party ensemble is complete.

Black cat nails
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Supplies

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  • China Glaze's Liquid Leather
  • Spa Ritual's Joy
  • Orly's White Tips (not pictured)
  • small paint brush
  • nail tip stickers

Directions

Step 1: Base

Start with a nude base coat. We used one that has a subtle sparkle.

Onyx feline- Step 1: Base
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Step 2: Second coat

Take one of the rounded nail tip stickers and place across the top part of your thumbnail. Paint the bottom part of your nail black and peel off the sticker.

Onxy Feline Step 2: Second coat
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Onxy Feline Step 2: Second coat 2
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Onxy Feline Step 2: Second coat 3
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Step 3: Get catty

Using the small paintbrush, paint two triangular ears.

Onyx Feline Step 3: Get catty
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Step 4: Face on

Once the black polish is dry, add the face details with white polish and the small paint brush.

Onyx Feline Step 4: Face on
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Step 5: Tips

Place a nail tip sticker near the tip of the rest of your nails and paint black. Remove the sticker, and wait for everything to dry.

Step 5: Tips 1
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Onyx Feline Step 5: Tips 2
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Step 6: Top coat

Finish with clear top coat.

Onyx Feline Step 6: Top coat
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Give it a go and let us know how it turns out in the comments below!

Before you go, check out our slideshow below.

Enough Halloween coloring pages to keep your kids busy all fall
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Originally published Oct. 2015. Updated Oct. 2016.


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