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The perfectat-home manicurestarts with the proper tools.
Each one serves a unique purpose, helping you createdesignsranging from French tips to ombre finishes.
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So, how do you decide which one you need?
We tapped Los Angeles-based celebrity manicuristVanessa Sanchez McCulloughto explain everything you gotta know about nail art brushes.
“These brushes come in two shapesoval or square tip,” McCullough says.
Sally Beauty
You would use the square tip brush on a nail that has more of a squared-off cuticle line."
Liner Brush
Le Mini Macaron
Those who lovenail artneed a liner brush in their manicure kit.
According to McCullough, these tools feature thin, long bristles.
Le Mini Macaron
Dotting Tool
Manicurist
For designs like polka dots, you’ll want to use a dotting tool.
it’s possible for you to typically get this tool in different sizes to createdifferent-size dots."
“A snow brush creates diffused nail art looks and gradient effects,” McCullough explains.
Manicurist
French Brush
Vettsy
As the name suggests, a French brush is used to createFrench manicures.
The flexible nail art brush is designed to make achieving precise, one-stroke tips easier.
“A clean-up brush is typically an oval-shaped gel brush with a flat tip,” McCullough says.
Daily Charme
Harmony Gelish
Vettsy
Luxapolish
Olive & June
