5 Things That Inspire Nail Artist Aimee White

Nail artist Aimee White (@spellboundxnails) shares five things that inspires her nail art.

My name is Aimee White, and I’m a nail artist in the U.K. I work alongside my cat in my little witchy den surrounded by crystals and Ouija boards. I’ve been in the industry for three years, starting clients just after the pandemic. I specialize in hand-painted nail art with a love for anything spooky, horror, magical or character based.

1. Illustrations

I love finding artists on Instagram who draw creepy creatures and witchy illustrations that I can turn into nail art.

2. Autumn/Halloween

I love it when it’s getting dark early, you can start lighting candles and get cozy with a blanket. The fall colors and the Halloween vibes start creeping in. I feel like that’s when I’m at my best, and people let me do my thing!

3. 1990s/Early 2000s Nail art inspired by Tim Burton's Nightmare Before Christmas created by Aimee White.Courtesy of Aimee White

Whether it’s cartoons from my childhood or horror movies from my teen years, I love creating art that makes people feel nostalgic.

4. Nail Tech Friends

Work alongside with some of my favorite people, such as my bestie @trickortreatnails, inspires me. Her art always inspires me. I’m lucky enough to work with @nailzbydev, whose products inspire me daily.

5. Pinterest and Drawing

I can spend hours scrolling and looking for art and patterns to spark inspiration for me to draw out designs that I can then gently persuade/bully my clients to have.