Needle Work

Although toothpicks are used more commonly in nail art, needles can be used for the tiniest of details. A needle is the best tool for creating sketches or painting faces on your fingernails.

Brushing

These brushes help in creating long fluid strokes on the nails. It also helps in creating one stroke patterns, blending and shading. They are also helpful in doing gel nails. Your set may contain 2-3 sizes of this brush.

Sponge Work

A sponge, which soaks up much of the liquid base, transfers the perfect amount of product (AKA: heavy on the sparkle) onto the nail. So, we called upon our fave nail art guru and Sally Hansen Global Color Ambassador, Madeline Poole, to show us exactly how to add some dazzle to your fingertips.

Foil Work

Foil nail art is exactly what it sounds like. It is the nail art technique of applying foil over pre-painted
nails to create interesting designs. These designs can be any pattern or color, and they are easily attached
to the nail by using a foil adhesive and then simply pressing it on.

Accessary Work

Glitter Work

Simple glitter is one of the manicure types that’s easy to do yourself and still gives you all the sparkle and glam you crave. This long nail design uses 2-3 coats of a white gold glitter in a clear base. It’s simple, beautiful, and easy to wear. This color could work just as well on short nails, too!

Character

Nail art is a creative way to paint, decorate, enhance, and embellish the nails with the help of different characters.

Water Declare

A water slide decal is a pattern or image, large or small, which is printed on a special paper. When it is put into water, a layer between the image and the backing paper dissolves, allowing the image or pattern to slide off, which can then be transferred to your nail (or any other surface).

Dotting

Dotticure” manicures have burst onto the Instagram scene and, as the name suggests, includes pin prick-sized dots that decorate each nail in intricate patterns.