Everyone Starts as a Nail Art Beginner

Nail art is a fun way to express yourself and try out new trends. Nail art looks can compliment all kinds of fashionable outfits - from formal dresses to casual sweats. Nail art can be subtle or it can be over the top and flashy. You can paint and decorate your own nails at home or you can go to a professional nail technician for a manicure.

Manicures are a relaxing and fun form of self care. If you get your nail art done at a salon, make sure that the salon is clean. Clean, modern salons exist even in rural areas and you can get nail art done on any budget. Manicure parties can also be fun to throw for friends, sisters, or cousins. You can purchase nail polishes and nail art tools at drug stores and department stores, as well as online. Everyone is a beginner at some point when it comes to nail art. The best way to get better is to just get in there and try it out! 

Tips for Beginners Getting Started

If you are just getting started with nail art, there are a few different things that you should keep in mind. Here are a few tips for beginners just getting started with do it yourself nail art.

• Tip No. 1: Take Your Time - While watching tutorial videos, you might notice that people seem to be able to execute nail art techniques perfectly in a short amount of time. It can be hard to keep up with this pace and still do your best work. They may also have edited their videos to cut out some time. Take your time when trying new techniques. Pause tutorial videos as needed and focus on your work carefully as you do it.
• Tip No. 2: Use the Right Products - High quality, salon style nail polishes are all available at department stores, drug stores, and online retailers. At these retailers you can also purchase press on nails, nail gems, gel polish kits, and nail glue. Get high quality products that are still within your budget.
• Tip No. 3: Be Safe - When doing nail art at home, always remember to be safe. Do not use any products that are specifically made for professional use in a salon environment only. Be careful when using sharp nail tools to cut nails or push back cuticles. You do not have to use sharp tools or professional products to do fun nail art at home.

Cute Nail Art Ideas

If you are looking for some nail art inspiration, then you may want to try out some of these cute nail art ideas.

• Ombre Nails: For ombre nail looks, start with two or three nail polish colors that complement each other well. You may want to try out a sunset inspired ombre nail look featuring red, orange, and yellow polishes. Avoid using colors that are across the color wheel from each other. Then, you will use your nail brushes and sponges to gently blend the colors together so that they look like they fade into each other.
• Watermelon Nails: Watermelon nails are fun to rock for picnics, vacations, and other fun summer outings. For this look, you will need pink, green, and black nail polishes. You can also use pink and green nail polish along with a black nail art pen. Use a lighter pink color and a darker green color to make covering up small mistakes easier.
• Rainbow Nails: There is no wrong way to do rainbow nail art. Pick four or more colors from across the spectrum and paint them onto random nails. You may want to assign random colors to random nails. Alternatively, you can follow the colors of the rainbow in order. To add even more depth to your look, you can try an ombre rainbow nail look.