The newest craze in nail design is creating a work of art in every manicure with a nail art pen. These pens are tubes of nail polish that provide fun and exciting ways to express one’s creativity and style through nail art.
Compared to traditional nail polish, nail pens provide better control in application with their fine tips. These fine tips are what make nail pens perfect for French manicures and for adding intricate details to manicured nails.
Nail art pens come in a variety of styles. Some are made as single or double-sided pen, some as two-way pens which feature an applicator brush and a fine tip that can be used alternately. Double-sided nail pens provide two nail colors in one tube.
Nail pens are also available in an assortment of colors. Some even contain glitter for additional flare. The recent addition to the nail pen trend is the 3D nail art pen.
3D nail art pens are made with special inks that inflate once they are applied, creating a bulky 3-dimensional nail art.
Here are some nail pens to try!
- Sally Hansen Nail Art Pens are unique, fine tip nail pens with environment-friendly, water-based nail color.
- Nail Jazz Nail Polish Pens are pens that come with an applicator brush and a pen nib that makes do-it-yourself nail art easy.
- Nail Delights 3D Nail Art Pens (Set of 12) are nail pens with thick, acrylic water-based paint.
Although nail pens come in different styles and packaging, there’s only one way to use them. If you’re new to nail pens, here’s a quick guide.
- Mix the nail polish within the nail pen by shaking it with the cap on.
- After shaking, remove the cap for use.
- Gently squeeze the pen for it to dispense the nail polish. Squeeze on a tissue paper first to remove hardened polish from the tip.
- Apply on nails and style with whatever design you like.
- Replace cap after use to keep the nail polish from drying.
There are dozens of nail art designs that you can easily do with these colorful and innovative nail pens. But before you start creating your nail art, remember to go through the basics.
- Create a clean canvas by cleaning and buffing your nails. The beauty of nail designs are much appreciated with manicured nails.
- Apply a layer of clear or neutral color nail polish for a base coat. This is necessary to even out the nail’s surface even more and make your nail art last longer.
Try out these do-it-yourself nail art pen designs!
Floral
- Apply a base color. Try using red nail polish to make your floral nail art stand out.
- Wait until dry.
- Using a nail brush and a green nail polish, create flower heads and stems.
- Wait until dry.
- With a different colored nail pen, draw some petals. Use bright colors.
- Wait until dry.
- Complete your floral design by drawing leaves on the stems. Use a green nail pen.
- Allow to dry.
Checkerboard
- Apply a black base color.
- Wait until dry.
- Draw checkerboard squares on top of the base color with a medium-tipped nail pen. You can use any color aside from white.
- Allow to dry.
Glitter
- Apply a base color. Use a dark color to make the glitter noticeable.
- Wait until dry.
- Use a nail glitter pen to outline the tips of your nails.
- Allow to dry.
Holiday
- Apply a base color. Select a color that matches the holiday theme.
- Wait until dry.
- Use nail pens to draw designs that is in tune with the holiday—snowman for Christmas, hearts for Valentines Day and flags for the 4th of July.
- Allow to dry.
Animal Print
- Apply a neutral base color.
- Wait until dry.
- For a leopard print, create spots by drawing irregular circles.
- Wait until dry.
- Add a touch of flair by drawing in inner spots on the circles with a nail glitter pen.
- Allow to dry.
Style TIP 1:
- Ask a friend to help you out with your dominant hand.
Style TIP 2:
- Always apply a clear top coat once your nail design has dried. This will help protect your work of art from easily chipping off.
Get yourself a nail art pen and be creative!
