The biggest strength of ArtNess products is the rich colour and strong coverage. Thanks to the strong pigment, even a thin line stays clear, and small elements do not get lost in salon nail art. This matters especially for details that need to be clearly visible both up close and from a distance.

The product combines well with other gels and gel polishes, which opens up plenty of possibilities – from quick motifs to complex projects that need many hours of painting in stages. The colours cure in the lamp, so you can set each stage before moving on to the next.

Nail art paste with expressive colour – how to choose a palette?

It is worth starting your palette with the shades you reach for most often, and then adding colours for specific techniques and seasonal nail sets.

• Base colours – white and black are the foundation. They come in handy for outlining, and mixed with other colours – for lightening and darkening them.
• Gold and silver – gold and silver add an elegant accent to designs.
• Neons – neon pink, neon yellow and neon orange give intense colour in summer designs.
• Classic colours – red, pink, nude, blue, navy, turquoise, green, dark green, purple, magenta, yellow and brown let you create both delicate and bold compositions.

To prepare your palette, the Color mix palette for mixing colours will come in handy – a practical accessory where you can easily blend shades before painting. If you are just starting out, a few colours are enough: white, black, red and gold will let you create many popular designs.

When choosing shades, also think about the background colour you will be painting on. Light elements contrast well with a dark nail set, and dark outlines with a light background, such as milky or nude. This keeps the design on the nail clear even at small sizes.

Ombre, French tips and precise nail art – work with different techniques

ArtNess products let you work with different techniques, so one set of colours serves both simple and more demanding projects. Choose the technique to suit the occasion and what your client is after.

Ombre and the smile line on the free edge

These are quick designs that clients ask for every day. For ombre, combine two matching shades, such as white with pink, and gently blend the border to get smooth colour transitions. Draw the smile line calmly, from the side towards the centre of the nail. You will find ideas for a classic manicure in the post with French manicure inspiration.

One stroke

The technique involves loading two colours onto the brush and painting a shaded element in a single motion – it works well for flowers and ornaments. Pick up a small amount of product so the petal keeps a clear shape.

Painting small details

Micropainting means painting outlines and miniature motifs. The strong pigment keeps tiny elements clearly visible. For precise designs you will need a brush with thin bristles and a steady hand.

How to work with ArtNess products – step by step

• Practise a new motif on a swatch stick first, before you paint it on your client's nail.
• Prepare the nail set you want to paint the design on and keep the lamp within reach.
• Put a small amount of colour on the palette. If you need a new shade, mix two colours.
• Paint with a brush that suits the technique: choose a liner for lines and a wider tip for petals.
• Cure the design in the lamp – ArtNess pastes cure in it, so you can build a multi-stage project in layers.
• After work, close the container tightly and clean the brush of any product residue.

Safety and storage

The product page of the white paste states a volume of 5 ml, that the product is made in Europe, and that it is for professional use only. When doing nail art, keep a few rules in mind:

• avoid contact of the product with the eyes,
• the product may cause an allergic skin reaction – if you notice worrying symptoms, stop using it,
• store the containers out of the reach of children.

Frequently asked questions

What designs is ArtNess suitable for?

For all flat nail art – from quick salon motifs to multi-stage projects painted with a brush.

Do ArtNess colours need to be cured?

Yes, they cure in the lamp. This means you can set the following elements of a design in stages.

Is one colour enough for ombre?

For a smooth transition you need at least two shades. You can also mix your chosen colour with white to get a lighter version of the same colour and place both on one nail.

Which colours should I start with?

It is best to start with white and black, which let you outline and – mixed with other colours – lighten and darken shades. Then choose colours for the techniques you do most often.