Mastering the one stroke technique for nail art is all about taking the time to train yourself.
"I recommend four types of brushes made from synthetic gold nylon: flat brush #2 and #3, angle brush #2, toler brush #00 and round brush #2,” says Catherine Wong, a nail artist from Singapore.
1 Hold the brush towards the beginning of the metal portion on the upper part of the ferrule of the brush like you would hold a pencil.
2 Brace your pinkie finger against the surface for support, but raise your wrist off the surface like you would hold a polish brush while painting.
3 Start with the chisel edge by holding the handle straight up, then push the bristles down to create your shape. The size of the shape depends on the pressure applied to the bristles.
4 Turn the bristles to the right, pivoting on one corner to spread the stroke.
5 To finish the stroke, release pressure and lift the brush until it stands on its chisel edge and only the very tips of the bristles are in contact with the surface.
"I recommend four types of brushes made from synthetic gold nylon: flat brush #2 and #3, angle brush #2, toler brush #00 and round brush #2,” says Catherine Wong, a nail artist from Singapore.
1 Hold the brush towards the beginning of the metal portion on the upper part of the ferrule of the brush like you would hold a pencil.
2 Brace your pinkie finger against the surface for support, but raise your wrist off the surface like you would hold a polish brush while painting.
3 Start with the chisel edge by holding the handle straight up, then push the bristles down to create your shape. The size of the shape depends on the pressure applied to the bristles.
4 Turn the bristles to the right, pivoting on one corner to spread the stroke.
5 To finish the stroke, release pressure and lift the brush until it stands on its chisel edge and only the very tips of the bristles are in contact with the surface.