15 DIY Manicure Tips and Tricks Perfect for Novices
3. Use a Toothpick for Nail Art
Creating intricate nail art requires no expensive gear or professional guidance; a simple toothpick will be your secret weapon for incredible masterpieces. For exactly creating dots, swirls, lines, and various patterns, this ordinary home tool proves to be perfect. Starting with an absolutely dry base color will help you. Then, on a piece of foil or paper, lay a small drop of your chosen nail painting shade to use as your palette. Dip the toothpick tip into the polish and painstakingly create your desired design. Holding the toothpick straight against your nail, gently touch dots to the surface. To create marbled effects, try dragging the toothpick across wet polish or using its side for lines and more complex designs. Practice different pressures to produce different dot sizes and line widths. Particularly for creating flowers, geometric patterns, or simple abstract designs, this approach works exceptionally nicely.
