Beauty
beauty mark: nail stickers
score a perfect ten with instant nail art.
If you consider a manicure an opportunity for self-expression and your nails to be tiny canvases, then decals are probably already your jam. Because unless you’re a pro or incredibly steady of hand, the other option (hand painting the designs) can be messy, painstaking, and offers less than desirable results.
The stick-on version, on the other hand, requires no drying time or artistic abilities, making it an equal opportunity alternative to polish. Whether you prefer a little sparkle or something a bit silly, one of these options will have your nails covered.
These adorable, I mean Kawaii, neon decals are what Rainbow Brite would sport if she became a fan of nail art.
Essie A to Zebra Sleek Stick Nail Applique, $10.25
When you like animal print but don't want to go too wild, try a tamer option like wearing it on your fingers.
Jamberry Nail Wraps in Vintage Chic, $15
Wrap your talons in something resembling your grandmother’s bathroom wallpaper. It’s cool, I swear.
Eichi Matsunaga Nail Decal, $10
Stick these cool doodles (Unicorns! Eye balls! Diamonds!) on top of a freshly painted manicure and then pretend you painted them yourself.
Sephora Formula X ASAP Limited Edition Two Pack, $15
See a pattern with these ikat and chevron printed appliqués.
So these aren’t technically nail stickers as they’re for the cuticles but close enough. The tiny flowers, diamonds, bows, and more look like tiny badass tattoos.
Nail Rock Doodads Nail Wraps, $8
You don’t need special glasses to see your manicure in 3D. These textured designs make your nails looks like they’re covered in bubbles.
NCLA x Melody Ehsani Nail Wrap in Funky Shark, $16
While you eagerly await the premiere of Sharknado 2 on July 31st, you can wear your love of the predatory sea creatures on your nails.
Sara M Lyons TV Party All-Over Nail Prints, $12
Cover your nails in tiny televisions and monitor test stripes to broadcast your love of the tube.
Sally Hansen Salon Effects Real Nail Polish Strips in Stripe-Tease, $9
Read between the lines. The vibe of these stripes could be preppy, mod, or horror core (they kind of look like Freddy Kruger’s sweater!).
