Remember when painting all 10 fingers and toes in black nail polish was the hot
thing? Trends in nail fashions have come a long way, baby. The expected reds, pinks and
taupes have been replaced by all shades of blue, green and yellow, sometimes even worn
all at once on alternating fingers. And then there are the designs -- intricate works of
art created on a tiny nail scale to add pattern and color. But getting this done at a
nail salon can be costly and there's no guarantee it will last very long.
Fortunately, manufacturers of nail products have figured out a way to get the same
results at home.

Nail
Sticker Pros and Cons

Nail stickers mainly function as nail art. You typically buy them in pre-cut sizes
that cover your entire nail, or as decals or appliqués that add pattern and design to
your existing nail look. One of the great things about nail stickers is that you can
achieve intricate and artful details on your nails without paying a nail artist a lot of
money to create them. This savings also means that you can afford to change it up more
often. Unlike polish strips, some nail stickers have a little dimension to them so the
patterns often look like they've been painted on. The decals usually come on clear
sheets that let you look at different placements on your nails before peeling them off.
The stickers are supposed to be easy to remove, usually just by soaking in warm water
and peeling them off -- and the big bonus is they don't damage your nails.
They're water resistant and if you use clear polish over them, they'll last a
lot longer. And there are many different Nail Sticker for diferent design or functions
like <a href="http://www.forefrontnail.com/nail-sticker/3d-nail-sticker/"
target="_self">3D Nail Sticker, <a href="http://www.forefrontnail.com/nail-
sticker/water-transfer-nail-sticker/" target="_self">Water Transfer Nail Sticker, <a
href="http://www.forefrontnail.com/nail-sticker/nail-foil-transfer-sticker/"
target="_self">Nail Foil Transfer Sticker and so on.

One of the big cons is the sizing and application process. The stickers come in one
size fits most and the proportions don't always match up with your nail dimensions,
so you may have gaps on the sides. Decals can be tricky to get on just right, especially
when working with your non-dominant hand. If you apply stickers near the tips of your
nails, they'll chip along with your nail polish, so it's best to keep them on
the nail bed. One of the biggest pros is that they're quick and easy, but if you
want to add shine that nail polish typically provides, at minimum you'll still have
to apply a clear base coat. And while the stickers do come with an adhesive back,
it's not meant to be permanent, so if you want them to stay on for a while,
you'll also need to add a clear top coat. Neither of these are deal breakers, but
they do add a little more time and effort.

<a href="http://www.forefrontnail.com/nail-sticker/nail-polish-strips/"
target="_self">Nail Polish Strip Pros and Cons

Polish strips are revolutionary products that are designed to make DIY manicures
fast and easy. These products boast that they offer a base coat, a color coat and a top
coat in one fell swoop. They're made of actual nail polish, so they have the look
and shine that we're used to, but they don't have the drying time, chance of
smudges and smears, or Q-tip clean up that wet polish requires, and they're just as
easy to remove with nail polish remover. Polish strips come in nail shaped appliqués
that are different sizes on each end to accommodate different sized nails. Unlike nail
stickers, which are fixed widths, polish strips stretch length and width-wise to achieve
a better fit. And if you don't get it on the first time, you can remove and reapply
them without messing them up. They come in solids as well as patterns so you have lots
of color options and are supposed to be durable enough to last up to 10 days.

But what goes up must come down, so as expected, there are some cons to these
exciting products, which is mainly the price. They're only about 10 dollars a set,
but this is considerably more costly than a bottle of nail polish and you get a lot more
than a single application out of that. And just like nail polish, if they're not
stored properly, they'll dry out. While they have more give in size than nail
stickers, if you have oddly shaped or overly large nails, you may still have a tough
time making them fit perfectly. And while they're easy to remove, they may leave
your nails feeling a little brittle and rough, much like after you've had polish on
for a while. The quality of the product varies among different manufacturers, so you may
have to try a few different kinds to find the ones you like best. And beware -- because
of their stretchy nature, the patterned designs may not remain consistent within a
single nail or from nail to nail.

Except for the two mention above, there are other <a
href="http://www.forefrontnail.com/nail-tools/" target="_self">Nail Tools for <a
href="http://www.forefrontnail.com/nail-art-decoration/" target="_self">Nail Art
Decoration such as <a href="http://www.forefrontnail.com/nail-art-decoration/nail-
glitter-and-nail-powder/" target="_self">Nail Glitter and Nail Powder, <a
href="http://www.forefrontnail.com/nail-art-decoration/nail-rhinestone/"
target="_self">Nail Rhinestone, <a href="http://www.forefrontnail.com/nail-art-
decoration/nail-sequins/" target="_self">Nail Sequins, etc.