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 is a small canvas for color and pattern, and many designs are easier than they look. The tutorials under this tag begin with the simplest, such as dots and single lines, and build up to stripes, French tips, flowers and ombre. Each lists the tools and polishes you need and gives the steps in order, with ideas for choosing colors and for making designs work on short nails.
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
The brushes, dotting tools, tapes, sponges and accessories used for nail art, what each does and a small starter kit worth buying.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read
Nail ideas for wedding guests by dress color, season and dress code, with tips on timing and what to avoid.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read
How to choose two or three nail colors that work together using the color wheel, with ready-made palettes for every season.
By Sunil Dutt · 3 min read
How to create gradient nails with a makeup sponge, which colors blend well, and how to keep the result smooth and tidy.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read
How to paint simple flowers with dots and short strokes, including daisies, roses, tulips and leaves, with color and placement ideas.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read
Three ways to paint straight stripes on nails, with tape, a striping brush or striping tape, and designs to try with each.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read
How to make even dots with a dotting tool or household items, with eight dot designs from polka dots to flowers.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read
Simple, small-scale designs that suit short nails, with color choices and placement tricks that make nails look longer.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read