Stripette Brush

A shorter version of the striper brush, creates vertical and horizontal lines but in shorter strokes.

 

Striper Brush

A brush with a few long hairs; efficient for creating elongated vertical or horizontal lines.

 

This striper brush nail art was done by Steven McHenry.

This striper brush nail art was done by Steven McHenry.

Shader Brush

A versatile brush with a slightly tapered rectangular head, good for backgrounds and drawing larger images.


A shader brush was used to blend the colors for the petals in this example by Tina Panariello.

A shader brush was used to blend the colors for the petals in this example by Tina Panariello. 

Marbler Brush

A brush used to mix and blend colors together in free, uneven patterns in nail art.

 

Fan Brush

A brush with fanned hairs, used to create an airbrushed effect in nail art.

 

Danalynn Stockwood used a fan brush to blend the background colors on these nails.

Danalynn Stockwood used a fan brush to blend the background colors on these nails.

Detailer Brush

A pointed brush used for intricate nail art, especially suited for painting flowers.

 

Liner Brush

A nail art brush with a finely tapered cylindrical head, excellent for short strokes and to draw small lines and details.

 

A liner brush was used to create the petals in this flower nail art by Donna Dewberry.

A liner brush was used to create the petals in this flower nail art by Donna Dewberry.

Angular Brush

A nail art brush with an angled head used to create intricate designs; bristles are cut at a 45° angle for control when drawing a slant.

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