Nail art has become incredibly popular in recent years. It's an easy and economic way to give free rein to your creative juices. It also adds something special to your look and it's a great way to use all those bottles of polish that you can't resist buying. Getting it done by professionals can become very expensive, though. Luckily you don't have to be a Picasso to create stunning nail designs. Even the most basic techniques look striking and they form the basis of more complicated designs as your skills improve.
The most basic items you'll need are different colors for painting on your nails. These don't have to be expensive. In fact, the cheaper brands are often a better choice because you'll be more inclined to experiment if you know that you're not going to waste many dollars' worth of polish. Along with different colors, you'll need white and clear polishes. Acetone or polish remover is a must too. Prepare your nails by applying some petroleum jelly onto the surrounding skin. This forms a barrier between your skin and any excess polish, which you can then simply rub off.
One of the most basic techniques to master is how to make gradient nails. Gradient nails look great on their own or as the base for more intricate patterns such as animal print. Apply a white base coat and let it dry. Then simply paint lines of different colors onto a make-up sponge and press the sponge onto your nail to transfer the colors.
Watercolor nails create texture. Add a base coat first. Then apply small, random dots of different colors, preferably pastels, and then dot them with a brush dipped in polish remover to make the colors flow.
Spatter nails are fun but messy to create. Apply a base color first. Then pour a contrasting color into a small container and add a bit of remover to thin it. Dip a toothbrush into the mix, hold it over the nail and stroke the bristles with your finger to create a spatter effect.
Basic patterns such as daisies, roses and leopard print are surprisingly easy to create. You'll need a toothpick or a very fine paintbrush for these. You can just take a regular paintbrush and cut it until it's fine enough.
There are many online nail art tutorials that will show you how to create different designs. Some of these are in video format but the step-by-step ones with photographs are usually easier to follow. In the beginning you may make mistakes but over time you'll master the art, so don't give up.
The most basic items you'll need are different colors for painting on your nails. These don't have to be expensive. In fact, the cheaper brands are often a better choice because you'll be more inclined to experiment if you know that you're not going to waste many dollars' worth of polish. Along with different colors, you'll need white and clear polishes. Acetone or polish remover is a must too. Prepare your nails by applying some petroleum jelly onto the surrounding skin. This forms a barrier between your skin and any excess polish, which you can then simply rub off.
One of the most basic techniques to master is how to make gradient nails. Gradient nails look great on their own or as the base for more intricate patterns such as animal print. Apply a white base coat and let it dry. Then simply paint lines of different colors onto a make-up sponge and press the sponge onto your nail to transfer the colors.
Watercolor nails create texture. Add a base coat first. Then apply small, random dots of different colors, preferably pastels, and then dot them with a brush dipped in polish remover to make the colors flow.
Spatter nails are fun but messy to create. Apply a base color first. Then pour a contrasting color into a small container and add a bit of remover to thin it. Dip a toothbrush into the mix, hold it over the nail and stroke the bristles with your finger to create a spatter effect.
Basic patterns such as daisies, roses and leopard print are surprisingly easy to create. You'll need a toothpick or a very fine paintbrush for these. You can just take a regular paintbrush and cut it until it's fine enough.
There are many online nail art tutorials that will show you how to create different designs. Some of these are in video format but the step-by-step ones with photographs are usually easier to follow. In the beginning you may make mistakes but over time you'll master the art, so don't give up.
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