10 Ways to Take Your Nails to the Next Level
Loving nail art is one thing, but actually crafting your own mini mani masterpieces is another. If you're ready to take the plunge, starting a nail art kit is the first step towards creating incredible DIY designs. Begin with the bare minimum of a few thin brushes and build up to an entire treasure trove of studs, stickers, and stamps.
Once you've stocked up, file and buff your way to a clean canvas and get started on your tiny works of art!
Photos courtesy of Mash Nails1/11To keep your brushes in tip top condition, soak them in a cleanser to get off every last bit of lacquer. This cup has notches on the top so you can let your tools sit in the solution while you continue to work.
Mash Nail Art Brush Cleaner Cup, $5. MashNails.com.
2/11These are all the tools you need for endless edgy options.
Photos courtesy of PBTeen3/11This cool kit stores polishes, tools, and nail art accessories neatly with separated compartments and then turns into a surface for you to create designs when you close it up.
PBTeen Manicure/Pedicure Lap Desk, $69. PBTeen.com.
Photos courtesy of Sephora4/11Bows, strawberries, and of course the classic cat make an appearance in this sleek silver and gold Hello Kitty nail sticker set.
Hello Kitty Nail Art Stickers in Metallic, $4. Sephora.com.
5/11These brushes may be designed to apply tiny details on glass, but there’s no reason you can’t use them on your nails. You’ll get five total and three of them are slanted, which comes in handy when painting little drawings at odd angles.
Martha Stewart Crafts Glass Paint Brushes, $13. JCPenney.com.
Photos courtesy of Ulta6/11This dual-ended nail polish has a regular wand on one end and a skinny nail art brush on the other, so it’s all you’d need for designs on the go!
Revlon Nail Art Expressionist in Pop Art, $9. Ulta.com.
Photos courtesy of Ulta7/11Nail stamps are one of the easiest ways to apply difficult designs, but they can be pricey. This one’s just $4!
Essence Nail Art Stampy Set, $4. Ulta.com.
Photos courtesy of Ulta8/11These pens are super easy to use and extremely pigmented, so the colors will really stand out even against darker backgrounds.
Sally Hansen Nail Art Pen in Neon Pink, $8. Ulta.com.
Photos courtesy of Ulta9/11Add a little sparkle and dimension to your nail look with gems and jewels in cute colors.
Red Carpet Manicure 3-D Nail Jewels in Studs Forever, $5. Ulta.com.
10/11You’ve heard of adding studs to your jeans, but have you ever tried adding a little glitz to denim nails? This kit comes with a blue jean textured polish, nail glue, wooden application sticks, and star studs.
Nails Inc. Bling it On Denim and Studs, $23. Sephora.com.
Photos courtesy of Sephora11/11This duo includes a skinny brush and a dual-ended dotting tool with two different sized points.
Sephora Nail Art Set, $10. Sephora.com.
