How to start an easy, simple, and pretty DIY nail art (even a complete beginner!)

How to start an easy, simple, and pretty DIY nail art (even a complete beginner!)

You love beauty and nails, but you're not alone if you're overwhelmed by the thought of doing your own nail art. In fact, you can create cute and stylish nails at home without the need for drawers filled with professional-quality skills or tools. Here are some beginner-friendly tips to help you confidently embark on your DIY nail art journey.


๐Ÿ’•1. Start from the basics: everything prepared

Tidy your nails gently and shape them

Please push the cuticles back (no cut for newcomers!)

Lightly buffs for smooth surfaces

Wipe with alcohol to remove oil

This simple preparation will make the shine last longer and prevent it from cracking.


๐Ÿ’•2. Choose beginner-friendly tools

You Don't Need a Salon Kit! Start with these easy necessities:

a neutral base polish

a few monochromatic polishes

DOTTING TOOL (or Barbie pin/toothpick!)

Thin Nail Art Brush (or Advanced Paint Brush)

Quick Dry Top Coat

Small steps, small tools - big difference.


๐Ÿ˜3. Choose a simple design that always looks good

If you're new to it, stick to the least clean design that's hard to mess up:

โœจ Dot nail โ€“ Draw small dots along edges or center
โœจ French tip โ€“ use tape or stickers for clean lines
โœจ Accent Nails - Design only one nail for each hand
โœจ Microflower - 5 Points and Central = Instant Floral

These styles look chic and are very generous to beginners.


๐Ÿ–๏ธ4. Use tape and stickers to create a perfect line

Nail art tape, stripping tape, and even regular household tape can help with the production:

a straight line

color block

a half-moon shape

a geometric pattern

You don't need stable hands!

โœ๏ธ5. Work with thin layers

Thick gloss = smudging and long drying times.
Thin layer = Smooth and glossy professional look.

Instead of a thick coat, I wear two to three thin coats.


๐Ÿ’•6. Keep it simple: Select a color palette

One way to make DIY nails look intentional is to stick them on your palette (not to be confused):

Nudes & Gold

Pastels

Black and Silver

Pink & White

If simple dots or leading colors match well, they look glossy.


๐Ÿ˜Š7. Seal everything with a high-end top coat

๐ŸŒž8. Practice press-on tips first

If you're nervous, try designing with fake tips before getting your real nails done.
Low pressure and perfect for experimentation.

๐Ÿ˜Ž9. Enjoy it slowly

DIY nail art should be comfortable and creative. Perfection is not the goal, but practice is the goal. As time goes on, your hands become more stable, your designs become neat, and your style becomes unique.

Last tip: Simply start, build confidence, and then level up

You don't need salon skills to make your nails look cute. Start with an easy design, get used to the tools, and then slowly, when you're ready, try a more detailed look. Before you know it, you'll get the nails you want to show off on Instagram.

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