Types Of Nail Brush and Tips How To Use Them

All You Need To Know About A 2 Way Dotting Tool

A dotting tool is not a brush obviously, but it is widely used in the nail art world. So, essentially, what is a nail dotting tool? Usually, it is a two-sided penlike tool with different-sized rounded tips on each end. The thing is that the size of a dotting tool plays a vital role in the creation of a certain design. Sometimes you can use different sizes to make your nail art look even more intricate.

You can easily create a fab floral design at home with the help of a medium sized dotting tool. All you need to do is to ensure that the dot is a shape that reminds of a flower – that is it. Don’t have one and wondering what can I use instead of a nail dotting tool? Don’t worry, we got your back. Here is a full list of items that will become wonderful alternatives to a dotter:

A barbeque stick or a toothpick.

The tip of a pen.

Plastic dental picks.

Metal pins with small flat heads.

The tip of a mechanical pencil.

Paper clips.

Pins with small round heads.

A push pin.

The tip of a brush handle.

Also, for you nail art, you are welcome to use a variety of dotting tools to come up with bright, different-sized and colored rainbow designs, just like that. Though, you can use your dotting tools not only for the creation of precise, round shapes. You can also use it to get other patterns, like the ones in the animal print nail art design.

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Round nail brush is probably the most used one and the easiest to use because usually it is used when you are just applying your nail polish on. But there are some exceptions you should know about. How do you think all those acrylic 3-D nail art prints are created? That is right – with the help of a round brush. Do not worry if you are not that good at 3-D nail art if you have such a brush you can also use it for the creation of other painted designs. The thing is that when you need something really small to draw this brush won’t be the best choice, but for all the larger prints it is simply great!

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Fan Brush

The fan nail brush is one of the most multi-functional brushes ever. With the help of a fan brush, you can easily create ombre effects, different stroked patterns; you can also apply glitter to your design as well as get rid of excess glitter off your nail – all using same brush. Just imagine how many nail art ideas you can pull off with a single brush! In case you still do not have it – it is high time you rush to the store to get one!

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As you can tell, there are plenty of nail brush types to create the most breathtaking and jawdropping manicure designs. They range in size, material, length of bristles and use. However, if you do not want to splurge on special tools, there are always free alternatives that you can find at home. Hopefully, you have found our guide as well as tips useful. As we always try to keep you informed of the latest updates, come back soon for more! With us, you will become a pro in no time!