How to Create Regan from ‘The Exorcist’ Nail Art

Introduction

The Halloween season brings out creativity in many areas, and nail designs are no exception. This year, go beyond the ordinary and dive into a chilling yet beautiful design inspired by one of horror’s most iconic characters, Regan from ‘The Exorcist’. This detailed tutorial by Yatzy M.C, a professional nail technician based in Orlando, Florida, guides you step-by-step through the nail art process.

Step-by-Step Tutorial for Regan Nail Art

Follow these steps closely to achieve a spooky yet stunning result.

Step 1: Base Coat

Begin by painting the entire nail with a jet black gel polish. This dark base will enhance the contrast with the subsequent white details. Cure the polish under the UV lamp for 30 seconds.

Step 2: Create the Cross

Using white gel polish, draw a horizontal line and a vertical line resembling the letter ‘T’ or a cross in the center of the nail.

Step 3: Outline the Cross

Next, draw an oval shape around the cross you just created using the same white gel polish for a more detailed effect.

Step 4: Fill the Oval

Fill the entire oval with more white gel polish and cure for 30 seconds.

Step 5: Add Shading

Without curing, use a shading gel to draw a letter ‘Y’ inside the oval along with a horizontal and vertical line for more depth.

Step 6: Draw the Eyes

With a white gel polish, outline the white parts for Regan’s eyes, ensuring they are symmetrical. Cure for 30 seconds.

Step 7: Define the Nose

To shape Regan’s nose, utilize the shading gel again. With a flat brush dipped in acetone, remove any excess shading gel from the earlier step.

Step 8: Highlight Features

Highlight around the eyes and nose using black gel for a more dramatic look. Cure for 60 seconds.

Step 9: Add Shadows

Lightly dab black gel around the eyes using an ombré brush to create depth. Cure for another 60 seconds.

Step 10: Center the Eyes

Utilizing a dotting tool, place a dot of light green polish in the center of each eye. Cure for 30 seconds.

Step 11: Draw the Mouth

Form Regan’s mouth by drawing two lines going downward for her smile. Use the shading gel for a realistic effect. Cure for 30 seconds.

Step 12: Add Pupils

With your dotting tool, carefully place a black dot in the center of her eyes to create the pupils.

Step 13: Shape the Teeth

Use a fine brush to draw Regan’s teeth, aiming for a rotting look for that extra horror effect.

Step 14: Add Scars

Utilize the shading gel once more to create various scars across Regan’s face, ensuring they look realistic as you layer them.

Step 15: Depth to Scars

To make the scars more prominent, use a darker shade of black to highlight them. Aim for realism in your strokes.

Step 16: Bloody Details

Using a dark red gel polish, create bloody patches on the scars to emphasize the horror theme.

Step 17: Hair Effects

Using different shades of brown, draw strands of hair around Regan’s face for a completed look.

Step 18: Puke Detail

With the same light green gel used for the eyes, dab around her mouth to mimic vomit. Cure for another 30 seconds.

Step 19: Final Details

Add extra lining around the nose to create a scrunched effect. Cure for 60 seconds.

Step 20: Topcoat

Finish your nail art by applying a matte topcoat, curing for 60 seconds, and wiping off any shiny residue with alcohol for a polished finish.

Conclusion

And there you have it! With patience and creativity, you can master the spooky Regan nail art that’s bound to make a statement this Halloween. Thanks to Yatzy M.C for this wonderful tutorial! Unleash your inner artist and enjoy the chilling excitement of Halloween with these hauntingly beautiful nails.