How to Style a White Crelly with Red Glitter for Halloween

Quick answer

Layer a white crelly base with red glitter accents for a ghostly Halloween manicure that's both bold and wearable.

How to apply a white crelly with red glitter for Halloween

1. Prep your nails: Start with clean, dry nails. Apply a base coat to prevent staining and help the polish adhere. Wait until fully dry. Skipping base coat can cause the red glitter to stain your nails.
2. Apply the first coat of white crelly: Shake the polish well. Apply a thin, even coat of your white crelly nail polish. Let it dry completely for 2-3 minutes. Crelly formulas are sheer, so don't expect full opacity yet. Thick coats lead to streaky results; thin layers are key.
3. Layer for opacity: Apply a second thin coat of the white crelly. For a more opaque base, add a third coat. Each coat should be dry before the next to avoid dragging. Two to three coats are recommended for a solid white base.
4. Add red glitter accents: If your white crelly already contains red glitter (like Haunted Hurricane), you're set. Otherwise, dab a red glitter polish onto the tips or center of each nail for a gradient or focal point. Use a sponge for a gradient effect. Place glitter while the base is still slightly tacky for better adhesion.
5. Seal with a top coat: Apply a generous layer of quick-dry top coat to smooth out the glitter texture and extend wear. Cap the free edge to prevent chipping. A top coat also enhances the shimmer and glitter reflection.

Product used in this guide

• Haunted Hurricane - White Crelly Nail Polish with Red Glitter - Ghostly Collection - Halloween 2025: This polish has a crelly white base with pink, orange, and gold shifting shimmer, black flakes, and assorted red glitters. The built-in red glitters and shimmer eliminate the need for a separate glitter polish, simplifying your Halloween manicure.