They are shaped like a round brush so they hold enough monomer to give you a nice balanced bead. But the tip is flat allowing for more detailed work and faster sculpting.
What Size & Shape Acrylic Nail Brush is Best – Easy to Use
Applying acrylic can be very tedious especially sculpting and getting the right liquid to powder ratio. Now choosing the right size and shape of acrylic nail brush can really help make application easier and faster.
That’s why in this article I am gonna guide you through the different sizes and shapes of acrylic nail brushes to help you decide which one is right for you.
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What Size of Acrylic Nail Brush is Best For Beginners
Acrylic Nail Brushes come in a wide variety of sizes from number 2,4,6,8,10,12,14,16,18,20,22,24. Now the larger the size the larger the brush will be.
The best sizes of acrylic nail brushes for beginners are medium-sized, between 6 or 8. These two sizes are big enough to allow you to quickly and easily cover the nails yet small enough for you to easily control & allow you to be detailed.
Now what I recommend is that you start off with a medium-size brush, and then you gradually work your way to a larger brush like 10 & above which requires more experience but allows for faster application.
Small brushes such as 2,& 4 are great for detailing work such as nail art & in-fills.
What Shape of Acrylic Nail Brush is Best For Beginners
Oval-shaped acrylic nail brushes are the best for acrylic application, both for beginners and veterans. Oval-shaped brushes allow you to make nice beads with a good liquid to powder ratio and allow for easy sculpting.
Acrylic Nail Brushes made of natural fibers such as Kolinsky and Sable are the best type of acrylic nail brush for both professionals and beginners.
These bristles are the best because:
- They can easily hold the liquid monomer allowing you to pick up better beads.
- They form into a nice shape – with a fuller body and a fine tip perfect for sculpting.
Synthetic bristles can work but tend to perform sub-par compared to natural fibers. Synthetic brushes are better for gel application.
Size 8 – The Beginners Brush
Nail Techs start using a size 8 during their training. The smaller size gives you a feel of control when applying acrylic beads. However, with the small size it can take a long time to create a full nail set. Maybe you’re thinking to yourself. what should I do with my Size 8 training brush when I upgrade it? Instead of letting it sit in your salon and gather dust, you can use it for Nail Art designs, the finer pointed end will give you precision application.
Most Nail Techs come out of training and purchase a Size 10, it’s not too big where it feels uncomfortable to use but it’s still speeds up acrylic application time. This size is ideal for a client with very small nails.
Size 12 – Our Popular Size Brush
If you are used to using a Size 10, increasing to a size 12 lets you create larger beads and overall your application time is shortened. This brush suits small and larger nails. If you are unsure which size to buy, we recommend you start with the size 12.
Just like our size 12 brush, this too also flies off the shelves. Most Nail Techs choose this size brush if they want to speed up their overall time with a client, but the size 16 looks too daunting. Remember the less time spent applying acrylic, the more clients that can come into your salon.
Size 16 – The Daddy of Brushes
If you like to apply one bead of acrylic during your application this is the size for you. It fits the widest part of the nail and you can create a full set in lighting speed.
It all boils down to your preference. If you want to create Nail Sets Quickly and have more clients in your salon throughout the day, choose a larger size such as the Size 16. However if you are a new Nail Technician and feel less confident with your bead applications, try a Size 12.
