Nail art stickers or nail decals are a fun way to style the tips of your fingers and toes just like a nail art pen. If you can’t get the hang of using nail pens, stickers are the best way to go. Unlike nail polish and pens, stickers are cheaper and easier to use. Stickers allow you to decorate your nails in no-time.
Nail stickers are available in assorted colors and designs—astrology, fruit, floral, animal, holiday, gems, rhinestones, holograph, abstract and so much more! Some nail decals are flat and thin stickers, others are bulky and rubberized for a 3D effect. Both types of stickers can be used on natural or artificial nails.
3D nail art stickers are the latest in decal trend. The bulky or puffy appearance of a 3D nail art sticker makes it noticeable in a glance.
Check out these 3D nail stickers!
- Trendy Princess 3D Puffy Nail Art Stickers
- Konad Nail Art Sticker 3D Jeweled
- Cina Pro 3D Nail Decals Glitter Butterflies and Flowers
With so many nail stickers to choose from, you’ll never run out of style options!
There are three ways to apply a nail decal depending on what type of adhesive it is set on. Check out these simple steps.
How to Apply a Self-Adhesive Decal
- Brush all of your nails with a quick-dry base coat.
- Apply a first coat of nail polish in your desired color. Allow to dry.
- Apply the second coat. Wait until your nail polish has dried completely.
- With tweezers, detach the nail decal from its backing paper.
- Position the decal on your nail.
- Lightly tap the decal with an orangewood stick to make sure there are no air pockets.
- Seal your nail art with a thick layer of top coat polish. Dry completely.
Self-adhesive decals are the easiest to apply.
How to Apply a Water-Slide Decal
- Make sure your fingernails are clean. If you want to apply nail polish, you can do so.
- Cut out the nail decal from its sheet.
- Soak the decal in water, face down.
- Wait until the decal’s back paper curls, about ten to fifteen seconds.
- Using tweezers, take the decal out of the water when the paper has curled.
- Place the nail decal on top of your nail.
- Lightly anchor the decal with a finger and slide out the backing paper from underneath.
- Position the decal into place, and press it on your nail with a tissue to remove water and air from underneath it.
- Wait until the nail decal adheres to your nail, it will take about two seconds.
- Apply a top coat to seal your nail art. Allow to dry.
- Finish with another layer of top coat. Dry completely.
Water-slide decals can be tricky for an inexperienced user. Practice makes perfect. Or you can go to a nail salon and have an expert apply water-slide decals for you.
How to Apply Full-Sheet Nail Decals
- Begin your nail art by making sure your nails are clean or manicured. You can apply a coat of background color if you want.
- Cut out the nail decal from the design sheet.
- Position the decal on your nail.
- With the backing paper still on, rub the design on your nail. Use an orangewood stick.
- Rub the decal until the paper peels up.
- Peel off the backing paper.
- Examine the decal. Press down edges that have not completely adhered to your nail.
- If you notice extra decal that has extended past your nail edges, use a nail file to fix it.
- Protect your nail art by brushing a thick layer of top coat on your nails. Dry completely.
Nail art TIP! When setting nail stickers on top of nail polish, make sure that the color of your polish does not overwhelm your sticker. Use a light background color for dark nail stickers and vice versa. Do not use a polish color that is the same with your sticker.
Remember that just like any other nail art, nail art stickers look their best when applied on clean, manicured nails.
