Plus they’re easy to recreate.
But how do you create sweater nails, and is it something you could DIY yourself?
What Are Sweater Nails?
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Sweater nails create the look of teeny, cute and cozy knitwear right on your fingernail.
Other sweater nail varieties exist, including non-textured painted argyle and fair isle nail designs.
However, when someone says sweater nails theyre typically referring to the textured knit effect.
While it looks super complicated, the designs are actually pretty simple to recreate.
Heres the full tutorial on how to create sweater nails at home.
Ngo says this includes removing all old polish, cleaning, shaping, and buffing.
Remember that a smooth canvas is easier to work with in such nail art, she says.
After, apply the base coat.
Ngo likes to use a criss-cross pattern that mimics the appearance of knit stitches.
you’re able to also do open circles, squiggles, lines, and dots.
Instead, lightly dust your nails with loose, clear acrylic powder.
see to it the design is coated well.
you’ve got the option to use a cuticle pusher for this or a small spoon.
Repeat the dusting and curing process as needed until the design on each fingernail is complete.
