Nail Art Tutorial Step By Step

How To Use Nail Transfers

Nail transfers are an easy way for beautiful nails. You just need to apply your favourite nail polish and then use the transfers onto it. Fortunately they come in different shapes and sizes, so you have a great variety to choose from.

Many people are not completely aware of how to properly use them, that`s why we decided to show you this tutorial. It is not difficult at all.

How To Use Nail Art Stickers Tutorial Step by Step

1: Start with clean, dry nails. They should be completely bare of polish. Push back cuticles gently, too.

2: Most nail stickers on the market are pre-cut to match common nail shapes, but it’s always good to have small scissors handy just in case any decal is too large or slightly off shape. Often sets come with more than 10 stickers per set, so you should find one that fits each nail pretty well (and have extras in case you botch or tear one!)

3: For a perfect match, before you remove the backing, pre-measure the nail sticker on top of your nail. Saunders's hint for fitting to your nail beds? “Go larger if you’re in doubt, because you can always trim excess.” If necessary, pre-trim a decal before you stick it on—once it’s applied, it’ll be more difficult to get a clean cut.

4: Press on your nail sticker close to the cuticle and smooth it out toward the end.

5: After applying, there will be a "flap" of sticker at the tip of your nail. Use your file downward along tip of nail to remove the extra, taking care not to file on top of sticker! If you accidentally file too much you'll see your nail showing through at the tip. But don't take sticker off, just yet! For an easy fix, says Saunders, just add a little polish in a shade that matches sticker, right along the edge as needed.

6: The final trick to keeping stickers put is to "iron" them! Push and pull your thumb down onto each nail, from cuticle to tip. The heat generated from the "ironing" effect will help them last longer! And, “You don't need a top coat or gel over the sticker!” says Saunders.

7: Depending on the directions listed on the your stickers, you'll either peel them off or remove with regular polish remover.

It is great these nail transfers exist, as they give us the opportunity to easily make beautiful nail designs. Don`t miss the chance to try them – they are pretty quick to use, too!