Nail art is a new way to let your nails do the talking by incorporating fun design aspects such as patterns, prints, decals and more. Nails have taken center stage in the beauty world, with high fashion and accessible beauty brands taking note. There is now a polish and design element available for any occasion or mood. Changing up your nails is a great way to change up your look and add your personality to your overall style. The sky is the limit when it comes to what you can do to decorate and create interest on your nails.
What It Is
Nail art is a current trend that adds many different textures, designs and finishes to the nail. Nail art can be done at home or in the salon, depending on your budget and the amount of time you have. Nail art is entirely up to personal preference, letting your nails showcase your mood and favorite looks with glitter, high shine, decorative decals, encrusted gems, and even freehand decorative painting. Letters spelling out words on each fingernail, seasonal decorations and more have all made their way onto the nails. There really is no stopping the detail and attention that can be brought to nails, because there are new looks coming out daily.
How To Use
Nail art is something that requires practice and a steady hand to get it right.
You generally would start by applying an all over nail color to give you an even coat of color and base in order to apply your decorative features. There are a few nail products that you will want to have on hand before you start trying to master your nail art including nail polish remover, cotton swabs, nail polish, clear top coat, and whatever decorative elements that you want to use. Patience and time is necessary if you are trying to do intricate detailing and patterns using polish or nail paint. Waiting patiently is absolutely necessary when it comes to achieving great results, because you have to wait enough time between coats so that they completely dry. If you don’t wait the entire process can become frustrating because you may mess up your nail art by rushing it. Once you have finished your nail art you can apply a top coat which will seal the decorative elements.
Benefits
Nail art gives you the tools to change up your look easily while expressing yourself. It is easy to change up your nails and is affordable as well. Nail art can give you new ideas for nail polishes that you already own, giving new life to colors that you no longer use. The possibilities for nail art are endless and with practice you will become the envy of all of your friends, with your nails doing all of the talking. Nail art can also accessorize an outfit, and it is not a big commitment because if you don’t end up liking it you can always just take it off.
If you are looking for new ideas or instructions for possible nail art ideas simply look online at your favorite only beauty websites or Pinterest boards for ideas. Check out the nail section in the beauty department next time for some nail art inspiration and tools.