Nail art tools/ essentials

Hey everyone,
                       As promised this post will highlight the nail art tools and essentials that will help to create countless nail designs at home. If some of these product are unavailable where you live, try amazon.com. Also, household items can be used as substitutes for some of these products. In my next post I will be sharing a step by step floral/ spring nail tutorial, so stay tuned for that.


Nail Art Tools:

1) Nail art brushes: these can be used to draw lines and create intricate designs on the nail. They can also be used for cleaning up around the nail. Thin paint brushes can be used as a close substitute. Nail art brushes can be cleaned using nail polish remover.

2) Dotting tools: these are used to create circles in different sizes. They help in making designs such as: flowers. hearts, pokadots etc. If dotting tools are unavailable to you try using the end of a sewing pin, toothpick or eraser at the end of a pencil. 

3) Nail stamper, scraper and stamping plates: these tools are used together and allows you enjoy many nail designs without the difficulty of creating them on your own. With these tools you are able to transfer designs from the plates onto your nails. I recommend the Konad nail stamper and scraper and the nail plates I use are from the brand 'SHANY'. 

4) Nail studs: they come in all shapes and colours and give your designs an edgy look. I like using gold and silver studs most of all. 

5) Cotton buds and balls: essential items used for cleaning nail polish off the nail and around it. Mistakes happen so ensure these are close by when doing nail art. 

Other essentials include:

• Preferred nail polish/ glitter polish- I use various brands but my favourite at the moment is essie.

• Nail strippers- A very thin brush is included with the polish bottle in comparison to a regular nail polish brush. Personally, I prefer using nail art brushes instead of the stripper.

• Preferred nail polish remover: At the moment I use the Sally Hansen Moisturising remover. 

• Make-up sponges- These are used when doing ombre and gradient designs.  

• Base and top coat-  These items are used to protect the natural nail and add shine to your final design. 

Thank you for viewing this article, follow and comment if you have any questions. Look out for my next post which will be a tutorial. See you guys soon :) 

Ciao,

Shannon.