Salon Brushes Nail Art

Powder and liquid brushes should be mentioned first. This is because they generally require the most care. They are delicately created using natural fine hair which makes them easy to ruin if they are not cared for properly.

To clean them you have to use liquid monomer. Any other cleaner can completely ruin the brush and so you should only ever use liquid monomer. When using a monomer you will need to keep your skin protected through the use of gloves. Monomer should never be allowed to come into contact with the skin.

When you first purchase liquid and powder brushes you will need to clean them before you use them. Dirt or "dressing" as it is often referred to builds up whilst the brush is waiting to be sold. So by removing it the brush will be a lot more efficient. However, you will need to follow specific instructions if you want to do the job properly.

Place a small amount of monomer in a Dappen dish. Take the brush and rub the hairs gently with your fingers. This will help to loosen any dressing that is in the bristles. Next dip the brush into the monomer solution and then bring it out and wipe it onto a disposable towel. A paper towel will work well. You will find that you will need to repeat this step up to three times for the best results. Once you have finished, shape the brush by placing the bristles into a point. Do not just leave it to dry as the acrylic can clog up the bristles and ruin the brush completely. If the bristles have become clogged, try soaking them in a little more monomer to loosen them up a little.

Gel and Nail Art Brushes

When you are shopping for nail art brushes you will find that they come in a large variety of different styles and sizes. No matter which ones you choose the care of them will always be the same. If they are being used with oil based products or with varnish then you will need to clean them with a remover solution. If on the other hand you are using them for paint only, it is possible to get away with cleaning them purely in water. After they are dry, store them in a sealed container.

Young Fashionistas Nail Art

One of the newest trends that I have seen advertised a lot on TV lately for teen girls is false nails with various styles and designs. These nails are meant to mimic gel or acrylic nails with nail art. The designs are actually less tacky than one would expect, and are quite a good ideas for younger girls as well. These nails can simply be popped on before a party or school event when its time to get dressed up.

One idea that I have for anyone who has proper nail training or is registered and licensed as a nail technician is to buy a couple sets to offer as a products to any of your clients that may have younger daughters. You may find that a mother gives her daughter some fake false nails and the daughter likes having her nails done so much she wants to come back for more. In a matter of weeks you may have a new UV gel client and know exactly what style she is looking for. These pop on nails are nice for a weekend or a party, but they are not custom made to your nails the way a gel manicure can be.

It would also be great for anyone taking online nail technician courses for nail art to see if they can find pictures of these nails to practice the designs. If these nails grow in popularity with the younger crowds, you can find your self with styles that are ahead of the curve when it comes to your nail art.