Who doesn’t want to know the pro secrets of nail art? When creating salon-worthy nail designs right in the comfort of your home, it is essential to find out the top tricks followed by celeb nail artists. It will help you amp up your manicure game and look fabulous without burning a hole in your wallet. And guess what? Some of these tricks will even allow you to experiment with different nail looks and designs without depending on a nail art kit. Sounds interesting? Do give it a try. Here are some simple nail art hacks that will give your nails a trendy makeover easily:
Go Ombre With Sponge
No more sighs to see that beautiful ombre nails on your best friend’s fingers. You can do it yourself now. Take two nail colors of your choice and apply them on a flat surface one after another in thick horizontal lines. Make sure there is no gap between the shades, or you can amalgamate them along the line of connection with the help of a toothpick. Now, paint your nails with a clear or light base shade. Take a small rectangular piece of sponge, dab it onto the combination of polish vertically (press it against the surface firmly or dab a few times if needed), and blot right onto the tip of your nail. Repeat it for all your nails. Your super cool ombre mani is ready!
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Say ‘Scotch’ For French Tips
Scotch tape is that ‘sweet savior,’ which can help your nails survive all sorts of design mistakes while giving them an attractive look. Yes, you can create wonderful geometric designs or perfect French tips just by using scotch tape. All you need to do is cut a piece of tape into thin strips, stick them one by one to the tips of the nails horizontally, and apply a coat of your favorite polish to the nails as usual. Once the color dries, peel off the strips and lock the paint with a top coat. You can also create stunning zig-zag designs or bright stripes on your nails by using thin strips of scotch tape just the same way.
….And No More ‘Edge Painting’
A simple scotch tape can also save the edges of your nails from getting painted accidentally when applying colors. Cut and stick small pieces of the tape along the cuticles of your nails and apply the nail colors as usual. Let it dry completely. Then, peel off the tape pieces, and you will be left with absolutely fresh coats of nail color without causing any damage to your cuticles.
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‘Polka’ With Toothpick/Bobby Pin
Say cute nail designs and ‘polka dots’ will come to your mind as the most straightforward choice ever. But how to make those dots perfectly round without a nail art kit? Well, dip the pointed tip of the toothpick or the circular end of a bobby pin into your favorite nail lacquers and dab on your nails carefully. You can make the dots bigger by spreading them with the same toothpick or bobby pin.
Paint Brush For Glittery Nails
Do you own a small paintbrush? Then, adding glitters to your fingernails will not be a big deal for you. We’ll tell you how. Start with the regular way of painting your nails with the base coat. Now, dip the paintbrush in the shimmer powder and sprinkle it all over your nails. Finally, apply a top coat to secure the artistic glitter effect. You can also use nail glue to keep the glitters stuck to your nails.
Some More Useful Tips
No, our stock of nail art hacks is not over yet. You can also try the following tips to give yourself the best manicure ever:
- If you make any mistake while creating French nail tips, hide it instantly by drawing a line over the joint of the base color and the French tip with a glitter pen.
- Using a toothpick or bobby pin, you can create mini hearts, stars, leopard prints, etc., on your nails.
- Keep a fan brush to create thin, precise stripes on your nails. Dip the bristles of the brush in a nail lacquer, brush it over the base color onto your nails, and you are done.
- Paper reinforcements can be your savior if you always struggle to get a flawless half-moon mani.
- While applying a clear top coat on your painted nails, swipe it along the edges to make the manicure long-lasting.
- For a textured effect, paint a nail color onto a paper towel and dab it onto your dry, polished nails.
Summary
Elevate your nail art game with these easy hacks from celebrity nail artists. Achieve a trendy makeover without a nail art kit by going ombre with a sponge, creating perfect French tips with scotch tape, preventing edge painting, making polka dots with a toothpick or bobby pin, and achieving glittery nails using a paintbrush. Additional tips include hiding mistakes with a glitter pen, creating various designs with a toothpick or bobby pin, using a fan brush for thin stripes, relying on paper reinforcements for a half-moon manicure, and swiping the top coat along edges for longevity.
