Wicked Fun Beetlejuice Nail Art Ideas for Halloween
It’s time to open a portal to the Neitherworld and let Beetlejuice out to play. The movie sequel brings back the perfect mix of comedy and mischief for spooky season. Now you can channel these wicked vibes onto your nails. We’ve got fun Beetlejuice nail art ideas for Halloween right here. It’s showtime!
Wicked Fun Beetlejuice Nail Art Ideas for Halloween
Character Portraits
Have you seen the original Beetlejuice film? The song, “Day-O” always brings back memories of Michael Keaton’s antics “exorcising” the living from Winona Ryder’s home. Now, Tim Burton has resurrected Beetlejuice and brought back Lydia and many of the beloved characters (like Bob) for another romp through the afterlife. Plus, the cast now includes everyone’s favorite Wednesday, Jenna Ortega.
Sandworm or Beetlejuice?
Are these black and white stripes the worm or the ghost? Are the bars the cemetery gate or the stripes on Beetlejuice’s suit? Either way, the design is instantly recognizable as related to the film, especially with the purple and green nails.
It’s not easy to paint Beetlejuice nail art on your own nails. We suggest creating press-ons made with soft gel tips. You can fully decorate them then attach them with nail glue.
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Short and Swirly Beetlejuice Nails
Here’s a sample of simple Beetlejuice nail art for short nails. The abstract pinstripes, dripping slime, and hypnotic swirls are familiar to fans of the show. Alternating the purple and green parts keeps the design lively.
Spiky Coquette Nails
Should we call them goth nails because of the black bows and dangly spider charm? Either way, these sharp stilettos go all-out for Beetlejuice fandom.
A look like this requires skill at sculpting, whether acrylics, poly gel, or hard gel. If you haven’t tried poly gel yet, it’s a great time to explore its capabilities. Artists enjoy it because it’s odorless and comes pre-mixed so there’s no guesswork about wetting the bead. Moreover, it won’t cure without a nail lamp, giving you all the time you need to curl snake tails or shape bows. Lastly, it’s compatible with other nail systems for infinite customizations.
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Muted Hues
Here are nails that capture the essence of the film but with muted hues. The quirky and macabre art even includes distinctive images like the Polaroid photo. It’s masterfully crafted right down to the 3D drips and the speckled purple and green background. Notice the contrast between the matte and glossy gel polish.
Head Shrinker Nail Art
Confession time—we love Bob’s character. He’s just so exaggerated. He may be a shrunken head but he’s got a huge presence in this Beetlejuice manicure.
The artist hand-painted and sculpted each of these nails with hard gel and gel polish. Can you imagine how many hours this labor of love took?
Chrome Beetlejuice Nails
Lydia is all-goth, all the time, and we suspect she’d love these acrylic nails if Beetlejuice didn’t creep her out so much. This manicure is quite stylish with green chrome, cream glitter, and grubby-looking stripes. The bows look like actual fabric. What might you add? Perhaps a jumping spider like the one in the first film?
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Slime Striped Tips
What a long way French manicure has come since its humble origins decades ago. Here the neutral base drips with goo and black pinstripes mar the white tips. A sneaky sandworm’s tail wraps around the nails, framing a smiling green-haired girl ready for Halloween.
Chrome and Cat Eye Nails
The sleek metallic shimmer gives these Beetlejuice nails a futuristic feel. Even the slime doesn’t ruin the effect. Instead, the snaky stripes and dripping goo give them a creepy, cool vibe.
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Black and White Beetlejuice Nail Art Idea
As you’ve seen so far, the perfect palette would include green, purple, black, and white. But how far can you push artistic license? We think this monochrome Beetlejuice manicure still hits the spot with obvious thematic elements. Moreover, it’s likely to get second glances and start conversations!
Tips for Creating Film-inspired Nail Art
Fan nail art based on movies is fun and sometimes challenging to create. Here are ideas to get you started:
- Iconic Elements: Select easily recognizable symbols from the film. Beetlejuice's black and white stripes or Bob’s face are instant identifiers. You can use iconic patterns and colors to complete the look without any additional elements.
- Character Focus: Feature your favorite characters even if they have minor roles. This is your show after all!
- Quotable Moments: Include short memorable quotes like "It's showtime!" or “No Feet.”
- Color Palette: Use the film's or character’s signature colors. For example, for Beetlejuice, stick to black, white, green, and purple. But don’t hesitate to play with the hues and tones if they get your message across better.
- Scene Recreation: Simplify memorable scenes by focusing on the essential elements. Nails are a tiny canvas, but you can still tell complex stories on them.
- Add Texture: Use 3D elements or texture to mimic film props like slime, a sandworm, or a bow tie.
- Helping Hands: Use any tools you need including stickers, decals, or charms. Complete the design on soft gels or press-on nails then apply them to the natural nails. Do whatever it takes to make your vision come alive. No matter what, you’re going to learn something new and have fun along the way!
Conclusion
Will Beetlejuice nail art be your entire Halloween costume or a featured accent? Either way, we hope these movie nail design ideas helped you summon your creative juices! Whether you choose bio-exorcist chic or only add a little Neitherworld flair, these Beetlejuice-inspired nails will raise spirits wherever your Halloween haunts take you!
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