How to Clean and Store Nail Tools
How to wash, disinfect, dry and store clippers, files, brushes and other nail tools, and which items should simply be replaced.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read
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You need only a few tools to look after your nails well, and each should be right for its job. The articles under this tag explain how file grit numbers work, when clippers are better than scissors, which nail art tools are worth owning, and how to choose a gel lamp that suits your polish. They also show how to clean, disinfect and store tools, which matters most if you share them.
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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
Nail Art Tools: Brushes, Dotting Tools, and Accessories
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 Salon Hygiene: What to Check Before Your Appointment
What to look for in a nail salon before and during an appointment, the questions worth asking and when to walk away.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read
Nail Clippers vs Scissors: Which Tool Fits Your Needs?
How nail clippers, nippers and scissors differ, which suits fingernails, toenails, thick nails and children, and how to cut without splitting.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read
Gel Nail Lamps: How to Choose a Compatible Lamp
How UV and LED nail lamps differ, what to check so the lamp matches your gel, and how to cure safely at home.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read
Press-On Nails: How to Apply and Remove Them
How to size, prepare, apply and remove press-on nails with adhesive tabs or glue, so they last and your natural nails stay healthy.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read
Striped Nail Art: A Step-by-Step Guide
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
Dot Nail Art: An Easy Tutorial for Beginners
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