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GLAM NAILS CHALLENGE OCTOBER 2025 — Jack-o-Lantern 🎃

Hello lovelies & happy Monday! I hope everyone had a lovely weekend. After struggling through a sinus infection last week, & feeling pretty run down—I’m finally feeling more or less back to myself. & I’m so excited to share the next prompt for Glam Nails Challenge October because I’m so proud of my design!

So check out my Jack-o-lantern nails, prompt #6 of Glam Nails Challenge October.

The polishes I used for this manicure are: 

  • Top Coat: Sally Hansen InstaDri Top Coat (red bottle) 
  • Base Coat: Essie Hard to Resist (purple)
  • Ardene Once Upon A Time layered over Revlon Black Cherry
  • Sally Hansen InstaDri Pump-kid
  • Essie To DIY For
  • Essie Never Skip A Beat
  • Essie Willow in the Wind
  • NailStuff Essentials Originals Raven
  • NailStuff 4mm Micro Detail Brush
  • Pencil Eraser (to create my pumpkins)

So my original plan was to do a tiny Jack-o-lantern dotticure but I couldn’t find my largest size dotting tool, so I got crafty & used the eraser of a pencil to make the base for my pumpkins. Then I went in & made them more wide so they looked more like pumpkins using 2 orange nail polishes. I created the faces very carefully using my Micro detail brush to draw on their expressions, & they turned out so beyond perfect.

Seriously — I’m obsessed with everything about them. One of my favourite Halloween designs done so far this month! Seriously, I want to wear these forever… or atleast until it’s time for the next prompt.

What do you think of my design for this prompt? Do you love my little Jack-o-lanterns as much as I do? Let me know what you think, & if you love them too!

& a reminder: all designs can be found on Instagram under the prompt  #glamnailschallengeoct25. So many beautiful designs shared by very talented nail artists.

Happy Monday!

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GLAM NAILS CHALLENGE OCTOBER 2025 — Spiderweb 🕸️

Good morning lovelies & happy Monday! I hope you’re having the most beautiful start to your day. Today, I’m sharing prompt # 4 from Glam Nails Challenge October for 2025: Spiderweb.

Spider’s are probably my least favourite thing, but a good spiderweb nail art look does fit the spooky Halloween vibes.

The polishes I used for this manicure are: 

  • Top Coat: Sally Hansen InstaDri Top Coat (red bottle) 
  • Base Coat: Essie Hard to Resist (purple)
  • Sally Hansen Triple Shine Wavy Blue
  • NailStuff.ca Essentials Raven
  • LA Colors Black Shatter
  • OPI I Cannoli Wear OPI
  • Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Make It N-Ice
  • NailStuff.ca 16mm Liner Brush

So I tried to do a cute black gradient at the tips of my nails, but it went kind of weird so I created a fun textured effect by adding the LA Colors Shatter at the tips as well — which I like even better than my original idea for a gradient. Then I hand drew my spiderwebs on the tips, with a little extra sparkle.

Is it similar to the same design I do every year? Yes.

Do I still love how it turned out? Also yes.

What do you think of this spiderweb design? Do you like how I created my fun textured gradient on my tips? Let me know your thoughts on this design, & don’t forget to check out #glamnailschallengeoct25 on Instagram to see all the other beautiful looks that have been created so far this month.

Happy Monday!

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Cosy Autumn Plaid🧣

Hello lovelies & happy Friday! & happy Thanksgiving Weekend to my fellow Canadians celebrating this weekend. It’s officially shifted into Fall weather (almost in overdrive) & the days are feeling cool, & the leaves are feeling crunchy!

Today’s look is one I’ve done a million (plus) times, but still remains a favourite. Nothing screams Autumn to me more than a plaid nail art look.

The polishes I used for this manicure are: 

  • Top Coat: Sally Hansen InstaDri Top Coat (red bottle) 
  • Base Coat: Essie Hard to Resist (purple)
  • NailStuff.ca Essentials Raven *pr
  • OPI Icelanded A Bottle of OPI
  • Color Club What’s The Matte-r
  • OPI I Cannoli Wear OPI
  • Revlon Devine
  • NailStuff.ca 16mm Striper Brush

I wanted to start off with a super dark base, so I went with my bottle of NailStuff Essentials Raven. Such a good black! (& I’ve been loving black lately.) Then using my other colours, I layered on lines to create the woven plaid look. Super easy, & comes out beautifully.

What do you think of my cosy Autumn plaid? Do you like these seasonal designs that aren’t necessarily Halloween centric designs? Let me know all your thoughts in the comments below!

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GLAM NAILS CHALLENGE OCTOBER 2025 — Ghost 👻

Hello lovelies & happy Wednesday! It’s hope your week has been as calm & peaceful as can be.

Today is our third prompt for Glam Nails Challenge October, which is ghost! I do love a good ghost design especially this time of year, so I was excited to give this a go. I wanted to create a ghost look slightly different from ones I’ve done in the past, & I think I managed to create a spooky & fun look. & I’m so in love with how they turned out.

The polishes I used for this manicure are: 

  • Top Coat: Sally Hansen InstaDri Top Coat (red bottle) 
  • Base Coat: Essie Hard to Resist (purple)
  • China Glaze Skyscraper
  • Essence Pastel Ombre Top Coat
  • OPI Alter Ego
  • Icing Store Black
  • Small Dotting Tool (NailsStuff.ca Dotting Tool Trio)

So the trick of creating these translucent ghosties is using a really, really shear white polish (or mixing a more opaque white with a clean polish to thin it out.) I Have this Essence Pastel Ombre Top Coat from years, & years ago, & while I’ve never used it for an ombre design, it works perfectly for nail art like this! I also added a bit of OPI Alter Ego for a bit of extra shimmer/glow.

What do you think about this ghostly design? Do you like the spooky sheer effect of the ghosts. I feel like these ones are definitely more on the spooky side, compared to my ghost designs of years past — which I’m loving! Let’s go for all the spooky vibes this October — I am here for it!

Happy Wednesday

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Autumn Abstract Stripes

Hello beauties & happy Monday.

I know — two posts in two days, who is she? But after a rough month with little nail painting motivation, I’m really trying to get back into doing it again. Nail art is my antidepressant, & my brain is so much calmer when I’m regularly creating beautiful designs! I plan on starting Glam Nails Challenge October on Wednesday as well, so prepare for a month of fun prompts & even more fun designs!

Today’s look — a favourite: abstract stripes. But with an Autumnal flair.

The polishes I used for this manicure are: 

  • Top Coat: Essie Good To Go Top Coat
  • Base Coat: Essie Hard to Resist (purple)
  • Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure Berry Fancy
  • Revlon Black Cherry
  • OPI Icelanded a Bottle of OPI
  • Quo Beauty Shimmer & Shine
  • Nailstuff.ca Mermaid Tail 7mm liner brush

At first, I thought about doing classic (straight) stripes — but there is something about abstract stripes that just feel fancier to me. Especially now that my nails are feeling so short. They just look way fancier (& complicated!) than they actually are, which I love.

What do you think of my Autumnal abstract stripes? Are you a fan of these designs? Also, are you excited for October & Halloween designs?! Let me know in the comments below.

Happy Monday

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