Brush Strokes Designs on Nails: 30+ Stunning Nail Art Ideas

Manicure with self-adhesive strips

To perform this manicure you will need special self-adhesive strips, which can be bought at a cosmetics store. Also, such stickers can be prepared from ordinary tape or polyethylene. A similar technique is used when performing French manicure.

The execution technique involves layer-by-layer application of varnish after each previous layer has dried. First, apply the base polish to the entire surface of the nail plate. Then, after it has completely dried, strips of stickers are glued in the right places, and the desired part of the nail is painted over with a varnish of a different color. After the varnish has dried, the stickers are removed. You can use several colors and layers of varnish.

Sometimes a striped design can be achieved using strips of foil that are glued to a base that has not completely dried. A fixative must be used.

Preparing nails for decoration

Even the most beautiful design will lose its charm on unkempt nails. That is why, before painting your nails and drawing on their surface, you need to put them in perfect order. Of course, for this purpose you can visit a nail salon or make an appointment with a professional. But to save your precious time and save money, you can do all the work yourself.

• First of all, you need to remove the previous coating using acetone or a special nail polish remover.
• Then use a nail file and manicure scissors to make the desired shape of the nails.
• Then soak your hands in a warm, vitamin-enriched bath, which will not only moisturize the skin of your hands, but also strengthen your future manicure as much as possible.
• After the water procedure, you need to push back the cuticles with an orange stick or use a cuticle remover.
• To make your hand skin velvety and soft, after manicure procedures you should make nourishing masks or apply traditional hand cream.

Materials and nails - tools for manicure design

In addition to traditional manicure procedures, do not forget about the necessary nail materials, which for convenience should always be at hand. Therefore, before starting work, you should prepare all the materials to beautifully paint your nails, and the necessary tools for decorating your manicure. Namely:

• Varnishes of several colors, gel varnishes or acrylic paints. As a rule, this criterion depends on the technique of manicure and its decoration.
• Sequins, rhinestones, small beads, bouillons and any other nail decor you like.

• As tools you can prepare the simplest toothpicks, manicure tape and a sewing needle.
• Thin brushes for painting on the surface of the nails, and it is not necessary to purchase professional brushes, you can buy ordinary ones.

The list can be continued or, conversely, shortened, it all depends on the manicure design technique. Therefore, before painting your nails, you need to carefully consider the future design, prepare all the necessary materials and, if necessary, apply patterns to paper with a toothpick, brush or needle.

Gradient nail art

The technique of this manicure involves the use of a sponge. Usually two colors of varnish are used, which smoothly flow from one to another. To do this, both colors are applied to the sponge and, by pressing it against the nail, they are imprinted on the nail plate.

You don't have to apply two colors to the sponge at once. First, do the base coat with one color of varnish. And then, using a sponge, apply a different color to part of the nail plate. After this, the skin around the nail is cleaned of varnish, and a fixative is applied to the nail itself.

Another way to get this manicure is to use shellac gel polish. In this case, two colors are applied to the nail plate. Then, using a special stick or toothpick, the border between the colors is smoothed out. This manicure needs to be polymerized under a UV lamp.

What brushes are needed for manicure: fluffy classification

If you go to the store unprepared, the variety of brushes can easily confuse you. Different thickness and shape, price category, how to figure it out?

The first classification is by purpose. Simply put, there are tools for extensions, and there are tools for nail art. So, if you just want to practice with non-trivial patterns, then the range of choices narrows.

Otherwise, brushes are divided according to three criteria:

• Material of manufacture. It can be artificial or natural. It is clear that the latter costs more. The best brushes are made from sable or kolinsky (this is a predatory animal). But, to be honest, in practice they are not much different, except that natural ones last longer.
• Pile thickness. The thinnest one is indicated by the numbers 0 or 00, and the plumpest one will have the sign 8.
• Form. There are instruments with a pile a little thicker than a hair, and there are those that open like a fan, and they all have their own purpose.

Water manicure technique

This spectacular manicure is performed in a bowl of water. First, apply a transparent base to the nail. Then the skin around each nail plate is sealed with tape or cellophane. After this, different colors of varnish are dripped alternately into a container with water. The result is a pattern of concentric circles. Then, using a toothpick, we form a pattern of circles, stretching and moving them through the water. To ensure that the coating adheres well to the nail, you should not paint on water for too long.

Then we lower the prepared nail into the water and slip it under the varnish pattern. We lift the phalanx of the finger so that it passes through the varnish stain. We wipe off the excess varnish layer from the leather. Peel off the adhesive tape and apply a fixative to the nail plate. Manicure is performed separately on each nail.

Silicone brushes

Progress does not stand still, and now almost every brush from the standard set has a backup in a silicone version. The name of such brushes is shapers.

“New Shift” can boast several advantages:

• Durability. No hairs deteriorate or become brittle, and the silicone is very easy to clean.
• Convenience. It’s not easy for beginners to draw the same smiles on a long-pile French coat. And such a brush is no more difficult to control than a pencil. In addition, the varnish does not spread on it.
• Versatility. In addition to drawing patterns with shapers, you can rub in pigments, shape the molding, smooth out the decor, use a sharp tip to erase your own flaws in the work, and even put rhinestones on the nail.

In the video, the master will tell you why these brushes are useful:

Whether or not to use shapers is your choice. You can buy a futuristic set to play around with original tools. However, absolutely everything that shapers can do can be easily done with ordinary brushes.

Manicure with decoration using foil

This manicure is done using foil and special glue, which can be bought in a store or ordered online. Their prices are quite reasonable. To do it, just cover the nail plate with varnish and apply glue in the right places. When creating a design, a stencil is used to apply glue. Then foil is applied to the adhesive base and pressed down. After the varnish has completely dried, the non-glued foil is removed with a brush. The entire manicure is fixed using a fixing coating.

Drawings on nails with a toothpick

This method of nail design in essence and consistency is not too different from the option of applying a design with a needle. The only exception is that the tip of the toothpick is thicker and it will not be possible to draw the smallest details. In addition, the toothpick is not so sharp, which means there is virtually no risk of damaging the base coat.

Let's look at the technique of drawing leopard spots.

Step 1. Dip a toothpick in golden varnish and apply oblong spots on the surface of the nail.

Step 2. Place black varnish on a toothpick and circle each spot randomly, leaving small areas unpainted.

Using toothpicks, you can create a more complex “rainbow” nail design.

Step 1. The surface of the nail is covered with a white base.

Step 2. From right to left, draw a spot with pink varnish, which is bordered with an arc of yellow, then purple and turquoise.

Step 3. Having placed a toothpick in the center of the pink spot, they begin to slowly draw a line towards the edge, forming outgoing “rays”, as in the picture. After drying, cover the nails with colorless varnish.

Drawings with toothpicks (photo)

Newspaper nail design

To create this manicure you will need alcohol and newspaper stencils. Typically, this manicure is done in black and white, so white or milky varnish is often used as the main color. Then the manicure is performed on each nail plate separately.

First, a transparent base is applied. While it is still wet, the newspaper clipping is dipped in alcohol for a few seconds and glued to the nail. To improve the imprint, the newspaper is pressed tightly against the nail plate. Then the newspaper is removed, leaving an imprint on the nail.

Finally, the finishing coat is applied. This manicure can also be done with white letters on a black background.

Nail art using dots

Dots are a special tool for painting ornaments and designs on nails, made in the form of a rod with a ball tip through which colored material comes out to the surface. The material used is tints - transparent watercolor compositions, similar to simple varnishes, but they contain special pigments. Such varnishes can only be applied to the base, since, due to their transparency, they do not have a rich color.

With Dots you can not only color, but also draw dots, lines or commas. Using this useful tool, you can create full-fledged dot designs on your nails.

Artistic manicure

This technique is the most difficult, because hand painting is used to decorate the nail plate. This requires a special tool, a toothpick or brush. To complete the drawing, both varnish and special acrylic paints can be used. The completed drawing is secured with a finishing coating.

In our Manicurof salon you can order a manicure performed using any technique. Our masters are fluent in all nail art techniques. To sign up for a procedure or check the cost of services, you just need to call the phone numbers listed on the website.

Acrylic paints for drawings

You can, of course, paint with varnishes, but with the help of varnish you can make the most basic drawings. Manicure brushes are not very suitable for polish, as the texture of the polishes is too thick. Paints are more suitable for beautiful, original drawings.

What paints do professionals use? Masters use acrylic or watercolor paints. Watercolor drawings are more complex; this technique is called watercolor. Water is added while drawing. This allows you to get a blurry picture with a gradient. The acrylic drawing turns out convex, this is noticeable on the nails.

The choice of acrylic paints is rich and varied. Manicure acrylic paints come in four types: translucent, opaque, opaque and impasto. In order to get the desired color, you need to dilute the paint with water. The more water in the paint, the lighter and more delicate the color. You can combine 2 colors to create a unique shade.

It is better to buy acrylic paint in tubes, as it dries quickly. Tubes must always be tightly closed. St. Petersburg paint is best. Watch the thickness of the acrylic; it must not be very liquid, otherwise it will flow off the nail.

Drawing on the nails flowers acrylic paint

Gel polishes

Reviews about gel polishes are mixed; they have many advantages, but there are also disadvantages. The main advantage of a manicure with gel polish is that it lasts a long time, at least 2 weeks. It is necessary to repaint only as the nail plate grows. Gel polishes penetrate the top layer of the nail, making it strong and resistant to damage. The brightness of colors and the possibility of beautiful design are also an undeniable advantage of gel polish. The disadvantages include the high price and the fact that gel polish is quite difficult to remove from nails.

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Lecture 3. “Chamomile Glade”

You will need: base, green, white and gold varnishes, fixative.

Step-by-step diagram:

1. Apply base coat to your nails.
2. Cover the nail with green color and wait until it dries.
3. Use a brush to paint 3-4 dots in white - these are chamomile petals.
4. Use gold to draw the center of the flower.
5. Finish the procedure with a fixative varnish.

Lecture 4. “For lovers”

You will need: a base base, 4 contrasting varnishes (less possible), a fixative varnish.

Execution steps:

1. After spreading the base coat, apply the background color to your nails and let it dry.
2. Place 5 dots with other colors and draw lines through the centers of the drops with a brush so that they look like hearts.
3. Secure the result with a fixative.

Creating art on nails is a very exciting process that any girl can do step by step. Be creative and be inspired by our works.

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