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Spectacular Nails

So you wish to try your hand at DIY nail art however where do you start? The first thing you need to do is get your hands on some basic nail art tools. This is a list of my 5 necessary Do It Yourself nail art tools.

1) Nail polish

The essentials are: a base coat (to avoid nail discoloration and allow your nail polish to glide on efficiently), nail polish, and a leading coat (to guarantee your manicure lasts for more than a day). I prefer to use a fast drying top coat cos that saves heaps of time and is so convenient to use, however it's also great to have a normal leading coat or clear polish in hand for particular more complicated nail designs.

After attempting loads of various brands, I have actually discovered that it's so essential to invest in good quality nail polish. These are more pricey however they're worth it cos they last longer, dry much faster and do not get lumpy. I've had such bad experiences with inexpensive nail polish that now I'm simply sticking to brand names that I've used before (and like) and respectable brand names. Orly, OPI, China Glaze, Sally Hansen and Essie are some of the great ones. It's likewise a good idea to check out polish from a brand name you have actually not attempted before buying it.

2) Nail dotters

Nail dotters assist develop dot and circle patterns. I utilize these all the time to produce easy polka dot styles. They can be found in a variety of sizes. Starting out, it'll ready to obtain your hands on one that has a medium sized round nib on one end and a small one on the other so you can select the size of the dots you want to create.

HOW TO USAGE: Find a plastic sheet and drop a couple of blobs of nail polish onto it. I like to use name cards that are hard and feel a bit plasticky for this cos they're little and non reusable. Dip the round nib of your dotter into the polish. Attempt doing a couple of dots on the sheet/name card till you get the best size and consistency that you desire. Do the same onto the surface of your nail. Be careful not to utilize excessive pressure, that might trigger the dots to look deformed. Keep in mind to clean them after usage and dry thoroughly. These tools are made from metal and prone to rusting.

MAKE YOUR OWN: It's also easy to develop your own nail dotter using stuff you have lying around your home. Hairpin are a low-cost and practical option. Simply bend them out directly, and use the round tips at the end like typical dotters. Since all you need is a round end, you can utilize anything that resembles a dotter, like the back of an eye liner pencil cap, for instance.

3) Nail stripers

These, to me, are an outright essential. They are nail polishes that included a long, thin brush instead of the typical flat and broad ones. I use them for painting lines and including random flicks of color. They are so simple to use and really flexible. I recommend getting two colors, white and black, when you first begin. Brands like LA Colors have a large range of colors and come pretty cheap, so have a good time with it!

If you don't wish to need to purchase a brand-new polish each time you want to attempt another color, you could additionally get a nail striper brush. Nevertheless, not all brushes benefit nail polish. I have actually attempted nail polish on a few and they totally messed up the hairs on the brush. Use water-based nail paint if you must. This makes it a lot easier to clean up the brushes. If you've utilized nail polish, use acetone, some soap water and a paper towel to clean your brush.

4) Stationery tape

Ever questioned how Do It Yourself nail artists produce very cool and straight lines and stripes? Using tape you can produce several geometric and striped styles.

Stationery tape is one of the very best tools EVER for nail art. Any sort of typical scotch tape is great, but you can experiment and see which provide you the best results. They're fantastic for developing neat lines and geometric shapes. Simply cut the tape into the preferred strip/shape, paste it onto your nail and paint over. Easy as that!

HELPFUL TIPS:

Always make certain that your base nail polish is thoroughly dry though. Use a quick-drying top coat like Seche Vite if you do not wish to wait. Cut the tape prior to you begin painting your nails so you avoid smudging when you attempt to cut it with damp nails.

Paste the tape someplace where it'll be easily detachable so that you don't get them stuck when you want to paste them on your nails. Usage tweezers to eliminate the tape to prevent mistakenly screwing up your nails.

If you ruin, you do not have to start from scratch again. Utilize a nail art brush and touch up where essential. This typically works.

5) Nail art brushes

If you're really severe about doing nail art, you might wish to think about investing in a good set of nail art brushes. The main kinds of brushes for nail art are fan-shaped brushes, flat brushes, flat angled brushes, thin brushes (for information) and long stripers. These brushes can be acquired conveniently (and rather cost effectively) in a set. The Package Beast New Pro 20pc Nail Art Design Brushes from Amazon is a pretty good deal and comes with a dotter.

MAKE YOUR OWN: You do not have to use nail art brushes for nail art, you might even utilize your typical paintbrush. Simply trim it to the shape you desire and use it like a nail art brush! It's convenient and not to discuss more affordable to start with a paintbrush.