Dagger Nails

Scary nails are not just for Halloween anymore, they are a Spring fashion trend...if you dare!  "Dagger" or "Stiletto" nails as they may be called, are showing up everywhere.

Some resemble pretty but deadly weapons

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Lady GaGa and Nicki Minaj sport long golden tapers

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While these make a bold statement and look very editorial for fashion shoots celebs like Fergie, Blake Lively, Rihanna and Jessie J are wearing a more modified, demure versions.

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Before jumping on the trend bandwagon, keep in mind that some professions, such as healthcare and daycare, may not allow it because it harbors bacteria.


ABC News indicated in an article:

"In a study released at the Infectious Disease Society of America meeting in San Francisco, researchers found that artificial and natural nails longer than 3 millimeters beyond the tip of the finger, or the length of a pencil tip, carry more harmful bacteria and yeast under them than short nails."

From wearing long nails in the past, that may not be the only problem you run across.  Have you ever tried using a credit card machine at a gas station using long nails?   In the past when I had long nails I had to resort to using the knuckles on my index fingers.

and I won't even mention what a challenge this can be.......

VAMPIRE NAILS FANGTORIAL

This cool and clever "fangtorial" lby posted on Youtube shows you how you too can create these awesome fang nails.

Horror Nails Round Up

To get ready for Halloween, don't forget to horror up your nails! This is not just for girls; if a fella is going to be a zombie for Halloween there are ideas for that too!


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Bloody Nails

Stitched Skin

 Blood Handprints Tutorial


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Learn How to "Un-manicure" your fingernails (zombie effect) for Halloween or horror movies. For more Props & SFX How-To Videos & Articles, visit WonderHowTo.

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Pumpkin Nails


Skully Nails


Spider Webs

For more inspirations, visit the following links:

Horror Nail Challenge
Video Jug

Geeky Cool Video Game Nail Art

These amazing nails are by HolyPunsBatman at Craftster posts some amazing interpretations of popular video games to nail art.

As I have mentioned in many of may posts, Pacman is my all-time video game so when she posted what other video games to suggest of course I mentioned this one, but I might have to create a set myself as these pics are very inspiring....

Sonic Hedgehog 2

Super Mario 3 backrops 

Mortal Kombat

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