How to Apply Nail Stickers and Decals
How to apply sticker, water-slide and wrap-style nail decals smoothly, seal them so they last, and remove them without damage.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read
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Nail art does not need a steady professional hand or a box of special tools. These guides begin with designs that forgive mistakes, such as dots and single lines, and move on to stripes, French tips, simple flowers and ombre blends. Each tutorial lists what you need and gives the steps in order. There is also help with choosing colors that work together, with designs that suit short nails, and with applying stickers and decals so that they stay flat.
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