Rules for using manicure brushes. Basic techniques

The right tools make all the difference when it comes to nailing your manicure or pedicure. To look polished and professional, manicure brushes are a must. Using these brushes correctly can take your nails from ordinary to exquisite.

There’s more to using manicure brushes than just picking up the brush and smearing on polish. Every brush has a distinct function, whether it’s for precise application, intricate designs, or clean lines. Gaining the greatest control over your nail art will come from knowing these brushes and their techniques.

We’ll explore the basic guidelines for using manicure brushes in this guide. We’ll go over everything, including common mistakes to avoid and basic techniques. These pointers will assist you in making the most of your manicure brushes, regardless of your level of experience.

"Native" brush from a bottle

The brush that comes in a bottle with varnish is the first one we are introduced to and begin using. Its tip is widened because it is composed of synthetic bristles and has a round bunch at the base. It’s quite simple to use. We gather pigment, scrape off any extra color from the bottle walls, and then apply varnish, making strokes that go from the nail’s base to its free edge.

Using a brush like this to apply pigment is not always convenient. The dome flattens and forms sharp corners when you apply pressure to the tool, making it difficult to paint the area of the nail closest to the cuticle.

The "native" brush frequently falls short of the specifications in terms of stiffness, length, density, and material. Using a tool like this to create prints and patterns is even more inconvenient. Here’s where specialty brushes come in handy.

Rounded

You can use this brush just like a bottle brush to apply paint to the entire nail. Compared to the brush that comes with a bottle of varnish, the bristles are much more practical for applying pigmented varnish to the nail’s surface close to the cuticle. The flat tip of the brush is placed close to the cuticle, where it neatly nestles into a tiny "pocket" to prevent any potential varnish leakage.

Using a tool like this makes working with biogel easier, especially when building up, leveling, and designing nail architecture.

Making decorations on nails is also a convenient option. We gather paint on the rounded dome’s two sides. Applying requires pressing on the tip, releasing pressure as you move the brush, and turning the brush slightly on its edge.

With an oval brush, you can quickly create lovely patterns and sketch floral prints using a variety of techniques.

The secret to getting the perfect manicure is knowing how to use manicure brushes correctly. This post will go over the fundamental guidelines and methods for using these instruments to your advantage and maintaining accuracy and thoughtfulness in your nail care regimen. You can achieve professional-looking nails at home and improve your manicure skills by learning these foundational techniques.

French manicure with a brush for French

Because it has a dome with an ideal sinus that fits perfectly and neatly on all nails, this manicure tool makes creating a French manicure much easier. That is, you will receive the perfect "smile line" in any event. We’ll look at an example of how to use a brush to create French décor. In order to accomplish this, completely dunk the brush in paint and use it to paint the nail surface as follows:

1. Apply the longer tip of the dome tightly to the periungual ridge at the distance from the base of the nail at which you want the French manicure to begin.
2. Hold the brush almost horizontally to the nail surface
3. Press the brush to the nail and pull it down. We get one part of the French manicure
4. Again soak the brush with paint and apply it to the nail on the other side
5. We finish the middle of the bend with the same brush and get an ideal French manicure

Flat

This brush works well for applying glitter and colored powder to nails as well as for creating unique patterns and ombre effects. The way paint is picked up is crucial when using a brush.

• Dip one of the flat sides of the brush into the paint, place it vertically on the edge and, changing the pressure on the brush, make a wave-like movement. There should be a little paint on the brush.
• Pick up paint in the same way. Do not change the position of the brush either. Create an element of decor with arc-shaped movements
• As if shading the surface, we can get a beautiful version of leaves

We’ll look at another application for this tool using the example of vertical gradient decor.

1. Apply one of the selected colors to one half of the nail, apply another color to the other half. This will be the colored first layer
2. Wet the dome in a degreaser so that the brush is slightly damp. This will help to soften the transition
3. Lightly, without pressing, draw the dome over the surface of the varnishes in the direction from the cuticle to the free edge. It is important not to start the movement from the middle of the nail and not to tear it off in any place. A few of these movements, and the transition will already become soft. Send it to dry in the lamp for half a minute
4. Apply the second layer in the same way as the first
5. Repeat the procedure with mixing colors. Keep it almost parallel to the surface of the nail so that the villi do not stripe the gradient, but smoothly smooth it out. Dry in the lamp for half a minute
6. Apply the third layer of colored varnishes. Repeat the procedure with the brush. You can slightly move it right and left so that the transition area is wider. The main thing is to move from light to dark color, so that the dark varnish does not creep onto the light one and does not overlap it. As a result, you get such a soft gradient of two shades

Beveled

It’s very simple to draw patterns with a beveled brush. Select a tool that has a built-in dome to help hold paint longer, apply pigment to nails gently, and ensure that no area goes unpainted. With a little perseverance and practice, you will be able to draw just as well as in salons. The most important thing is to follow a specific method:

1. The resulting drawing depends on the method of picking up paint. Dip the cut of the dome in thick acrylic paint, the rest of it remains clean. If you pick up too much, you will get a thick, incomprehensible drawing, and we need graceful lines. Place the brush perpendicular to the surface and lightly lower it onto the cut
2. Let"s pick up paint on the brush in a different way. Put one of the sides of the dome directly into the paint. Apply this flat side to the surface and get the next element
3. If you use the principle of picking up paint from the first point, and put the brush on the cut with a little pressure and drag it a little, you can get an element for creating flowers
4. Pick up paint on one of the flat surfaces. Put the brush on the corner, lower it over the entire surface with paint as you move, and then lift it up and finish drawing with the corner of the brush

We create the pattern’s elements by adjusting the brush’s pressure. To learn how to feel the brush stroke and pressure force, it is best to practice the technique first on a stencil.

Petal Brush

The shape of the brush dome makes it very easy to draw petals and leaves when using Petal to create plant ornaments. We apply acrylic gel paint to the brush’s dome and then use a light pressure to drag the brush across the nail’s surface.

We draw elements in varying sizes based on the quantity of paint collected and the level of pressure applied.

Point

Using the brush, create a tiny pattern. The brush almost goes perpendicular to the surface, collecting paint at the tip.

You can achieve tiny petals by adjusting the pressure applied to the brush.

An element that can be used to illustrate a flower is created by applying pressure to the brush along with arcuate movements.

Dotting brushes are simple to use and, with the right technique, can take the place of many other tools.

Liner

Using a liner or hair to draw thin, straight lines is very convenient. The entire length of the brush is covered in paint. Paintbrush bristles should be dipped in paint and run through a layer of paint multiple times from all angles.

Drag the brush after placing it on the surface. There will be an even longer wait. The brush is partially or completely placed on the surface, depending on how long the strip needs to be.

You can create a thin, classy monogram if you gather paint on the dome’s tip, hold the brush vertically, and drag with pressure. These components can be combined to either complement the created design or decorate the entire nail.

It’s easy to draw intersecting lines that can form a geometric pattern if you hold the brush at a 30 degree angle to the nail surface.

Achieving exquisite and accurate nail designs requires mastering the use of manicure brushes. You can improve your manicure game and guarantee that your nails always look gorgeous by using the proper techniques and knowing the various kinds of brushes. The correct brush can make all the difference when creating intricate nail art or a simple, elegant finish.

Recall that the fundamentals of brush maintenance are just as crucial as the specific methods. Maintaining your brushes’ condition and preventing them from growing bacteria requires routine cleaning and storage. Maintaining your tools will pay off in the form of smoother application and more durable results.

You’ll discover that using manicure brushes becomes instinctive with time. Try out different approaches and see which ones work best for you. Have fun with your nail art journey and trust your instincts; every nail artist has their own style and preferences.

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