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Essential Nail Art Supplies: Your Complete Toolkit

Every art form has its own set of tools. Like a sculpture needs a chisel and a painter needs a brush, a nail artist needs their own set of tools! Here we list for you all the products for nail art that one will need.

Nail Art Products

1. Nail Dotters:

The name itself is self explanatory. These are sleek tools used to create dotted patterns (like polka dots, flowers etc). These are available in various sizes so that you can create various sizes of dots. Choose one with a shaft that provides a good grip so that your hand can be super steady.

2. Nail art brushes:

Use thin brushes to create delicate lines and patterns. A variety of them are present in market.

Detailing/lining brush:

It has a small brush tip used for intricate work like drawing fine lines and outlining.

Fan shaped brush:

 It is used for air brushing effect or applying multiple shades at a time, as shown in the picture.

Angular brush:

This one is used for highlighting certain areas and provides a more comfortable grip to draw some fine patterns to the nail art.

3. Nail art pens:

These are pretty easy to use even for a beginner. Shake the pen. Remove the cap and use it to create simple nail art patterns. Initially, it is best if you purchase black and white pens and use them on some other base colour.

While using nail art pens, it is always better to try the pen on a rough surface and then start using on your nail when you feel confident. And it is always better to start with simple patterns at first.

4. Nail art stickers:

This nail art sticker is for those who do not have a steady hand while applying nail paints and attempting nail art. This is the easiest way of turning your nail art classy and chick. Just take a tweezer, remove the sticker from its leaf and put it on your nail. Apply a little pressure for it to settle down nicely. Apply a top coat. There you go!

5. Nail art tape:

This can help you make perfect geometric nail art. See the pictures below to get an idea about how it can be used.

6. Nail Art Rhinestones:

These are small stones/studs available in variety of colours and shapes. Below, are a few pics to show how they can be used in nail art.

Rhinestones make your nail art to stand add out by adding that extra bling and sparkle. These stones add a 3 D effect to your nail art. They usually come in a wheel shaped container with different compartments for different colours. You need to put some adhesive at their back and then fix them on the required position.

7. Nail Art Sponges:

These are sponges which are used to create a frosted effect on nails with two colours. These are washable and can be used a few times before discarding. Go through the picture to know how they are used.

8. Nail Art Stamp:

These are used to stamp on certain designs or patterns onto your nails without much effort. The designs turn out pretty neat. So, if you do not happen to have a steady hand with brushes and pens, then this design is for you. Nail stamp sets are available online very easily.

9. Nail art glitters or Sparkles:

These can be used to create some really simple yet elegant designs. Below is an example.

10. False Nails:

This is the most convenient way to get trendy nails for women who are not able to grow long nails due to professional reasons or due to their nails chipping off frequently. All you need are these false nails and nail glue to sport a trendy nail art.

Don’t be stunned all these nail products are available in India too! Hope you enjoyed reading the article. Please leave us a comment.

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