Art school: create designs on nails on your own

Making lovely nail art at home may be enjoyable and fulfilling. You can create one-of-a-kind artwork that perfectly captures your style on your nails with a few simple tools and a little imagination.

By mastering the fundamentals of nail art, you can play around with colors, shapes, and techniques to create anything from straightforward patterns to elaborate designs. To begin with, you don’t have to be an expert artist; a little perseverance and practice will do wonders.

Discover the fascinating world of do-it-yourself nail art with the aid of this guide, regardless of your skill level. Learn how to create striking designs from the comfort of your home that will make your nails stand out.

What you need to create designs on nails?

It is helpful to have a list of supplies on hand that will be necessary for creating a nail design if you are unable to visit a nail salon on a regular basis or if you prefer to create the design yourself. Aside from the basic set that consists of a base, fixing varnish, cuticle pusher, file, and nail polish remover, what else is needed for nail art? Keep our cheat sheet handy.

• Matte top coat. It is necessary in order to instantly make a matte coating from a glossy one.

• Correction pencil. You don"t have to be a professional to get a neat manicure – you just need to know how to correct inaccuracies in applying varnish. A special pencil with a tip soaked in nail polish remover is suitable for this. It can easily erase excess around the nail plate.
• Glitter remover. They are also available in the form of fabric discs. Such a tool will help remove both small and larger glitter in no time.

• Nail restorative. If you like extended nails or often do a manicure with gel polish, then you are probably familiar with the problem of dry and brittle nails. Take a break for at least a week and limit yourself to using a restorative and strengthening nail product – apply it before bed, and you will see how your nails will regain their healthy appearance.

• Nail design tape. Use a very thin one in a metallic shade – it can be glued to the nails, complementing the nail art with a pattern, or used to draw a thin and even line on it.

• Nail foil. Paint your nails with your favorite color of polish, apply special glue for foil, and then apply the foil with quick, jerky movements – it will leave beautiful chaotic patterns on your nails.

• Dotter. If you want to draw large, scattered dots on your nails or line them up, use a dotter. It is perfect for a polka dot manicure.

• Thin brush. You can buy it at any art store, and then use it in nail art to create thin and neat designs. If you use several shades of polish in your manicure, do not forget to thoroughly clean the brush each time before applying a new shade of polish.

• Loose glitter. It will instantly turn your manicure into a festive one, just apply it in an even layer on a base coat that has not yet dried. Glitter is also used to decorate the tips of the nails, and you can also use it to achieve an ombre effect. Take a closer look, for example, at Face & Body Glitter from NYX Professional Makeup.

• Rhinestones. If you want to get a voluminous manicure with a “3D effect”, use rhinestones.

• Pearls. Small pearl-colored balls will instantly make your manicure more “girly”. Use only those intended for manicure, and combine them, for example, with red varnish (decorating the lunula at the base of the nails with pearls).
• Stickers. If you don’t have time for beautiful nail art, buy stickers with a ready-made design.

• LED lamp. Most gel polishes require its use in order to quickly make the coating hard and more durable.
• High-quality varnishes in classic shades. Translucent pink, scarlet, dense white and black varnishes are a basic set that is a must-have not only because it is a classic, but also because it is most often used when creating nail art with a pattern.

• Nude varnishes. They are good because they are almost invisible, but make the manicure neat, and also visually lengthen the nail plate. This type of polish is a great choice, for example, for an interview.

• Metallic polishes. Gold, “rose gold”, lilac, azure and silver will go with almost any outfit.

• Pastel polishes. You can use them to do a manicure at any time of the year. Pastel polishes are an alternative to nude polishes. They create just a hint of color, but the manicure looks very beautiful.

• Glitter polishes. They are very easy to use, because glitter nail designs do not require special care. You can apply it in different ways: evenly over the entire surface of the nail plate; along the contour of the free edge; as a transition from one color to another.

• Gemstone polishes. They are usually very dense and are great for adding a festive flair to an evening outfit. In some cases, they look like a worthy alternative to real jewelry.
• Neon polishes. To instantly “revive” the manicure, use colors such as fuchsia, bright pink, orange, yellow.

Making your own nail art at home is a fun way to showcase your style and creativity and transform your nails into little canvases for one-of-a-kind artwork. Nail art is fun and accessible to everyone with just a few basic tools, some instruction, and some practice. Anyone can learn basic techniques and experiment with unique patterns and colors.

Nail designs with a dotting tool: photo instructions for beginners

You’ll need base and top coats, a dotting tool, and nail polish in the colors white, mint, gold, and burgundy.

Use a dotting tool to begin creating a floral design (as shown in the photo) as soon as the polish has dried. Use a variety of shade polishes to achieve this.

Simple designs: step-by-step instructions with photos

Keep a thin art brush and a dotting tool nearby, along with base and top coats in soft pink, black, and gold.

Use one coat of the base coat. The coating will look as natural as possible if you then apply one coat of light pink polish.

Using a thin art brush dipped in black polish, create thin stripes on your little and ring fingers.

Make a few more slashes, just like in the picture. Use a dotting tool and gold varnish to create a dot at the intersection of the ring finger. Alternatively, adhere a decorative element (big glitter and rhinestones work well).

Expressing your creativity through nail art can be enjoyable and fulfilling. Through experimentation with various hues, designs, and methods, you can create a look that is all your own. The act of creating art, whether you begin with straightforward patterns or go into more intricate pieces, is a wonderful way to unwind and practice self-care.

Remember that every artist starts somewhere, so don’t worry about making mistakes. You’ll become more confident and skilled with practice. Never forget that the purpose of nail art is to celebrate your unique style while having fun. So, get your supplies, look for some motivation, and unleash your creativity!

By investing the time to study and practice, you can improve your abilities while also finding a new creative and joyful hobby. So, begin.

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