How to Create Cobweb Nail Art in 4 Easy Steps

Updated on 10/25/2019 at 10:15 AM

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Among the many spooky symbols that are quintessential to Halloween, cobwebs are one of the hardest ones to recreate as nail art. Hand-drawing those evenly spaced lines and curves is a painstaking task that can be time-consuming for anyone who isn't a nail professional, but there is one way to get the look in as little as four quick steps.

Manicurist and brand owner Jin Soon Choi created an abstract version of the look that takes minimal effort, tools, and time. Learn more about how to get the manicure, ahead.

Cobweb Nails by Jin Soon Choi

How to Create Cobweb Nail Art | Step 1: Prep Your Nails

Choi recommends prepping nails by shaping them with a nail file (we like the OPI Crystal Nail File ($10)), removing dirt and residue, and layering on a base coat.

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How to Create Cobweb Nail Art | Step 2: Create Depth

Use a shiny black nail polish like the Jin Soon Choi Nail Polish in Absolute Black ($18) and drop what Choi calls a "dot-sized" amount either near your cuticle or toward the tips of your nails. Then, smear the dot with a small brush that was dipped into nail polish remover to create a cloud effect across your nails. Let it dry for one minute.

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How to Create Cobweb Nail Art | Step 3: Create the Cobwebs

To create the cobwebs, paint random strokes of white nail polish like the like the Essie Nail Polish in Blanc ($9) on top of the black smears. No need to be precise here.