Monday, March 8, 2010

How to Select a Great Acrylic Brush

Here are a few tips I have come up with when chosen your next or first acrylic brush. Good Luck!!


I thought this would be a great topic. Alot of manicurist do not take the time to choose a great acrylic brush. Chosen the correct acrylic brush will help minimize your application.

1. look for a brush that is 100% Kolinsky versus Kolinsky-Sable blends. Kolinshy brushes is the highest quality and most valuable hair used in artist brush.

2. Also when chosen a brush bend the brush to see if it snaps back in place. If it snaps back in place then that's a keeper.

3. You should choose a brush that is flat and oval in style. This type of brush allows you to work easily with the body of acrylic during application. And also allows you to make a dramatic smile line when creating the permanent french nail design.

4. You should also start with a size #8 brush. A #8 brush allows you to have more control over your brush and allows you to pick up just enough liquid for any nail size.

5. And for a longer lasting acrylic brush find one that is handmade and not milled.




I hope these tips help when choose your acrylic brush. Now let the creativity flow!!!...