Brushes

When you open a bottle of gel colour, there’s already a brush inside. So why would you need another one? Because sometimes the brush supplied in the bottle simply isn’t the best shape for the nail in front of you....

If you’re spending ages filing builder gel after application, there’s one question worth asking: Could you have perfected more of the shape before you cured it? Builder gel refinement doesn’t always need to begin with a file. While the product...

There’s something incredibly satisfying about a beautifully clean gel application around the cuticle area. No huge gap. No flooding. No product touching the skin. Just a crisp, controlled application that makes the finished manicure look professional from day one. But...

French nails might look simple but any nail technician who has tried to create ten perfectly matching smile lines knows otherwise.  One side is higher. One smile is deeper. The next is thicker. You perfect four nails… and then the...

Ombré nails look beautifully soft and seamless when they’re done well. But when you’re creating them yourself? Patchy colour. Harsh lines. Bald spots. Too much product in one area and nowhere near enough in another. 😅 If your ombré isn’t blending smoothly,...

You pick up your favourite nail art brush and the bristles are bent, split, splayed or pointing in three different directions. Annoying? Absolutely. Ruined forever? Not always. Depending on what caused the damage, you may be able to clean, soften...

You’ve picked up your favourite gel brush ready to start a set… and the bristles are completely stiff. Before you reach for the acetone, stop! A hardened gel brush doesn’t necessarily mean it’s ruined. In many cases, the bristles have...

There is nothing more frustrating than trying to paint the perfect fine line only to have one rogue bristle sticking out from your nail art brush. If your liner, detail or French brush has started to fray, split or lose...

You’ve got the perfect nail art inspiration. You load your liner brush, start painting… …and your beautiful straight line develops a wobble halfway down the nail.  Before deciding that you’re simply “bad at nail art”, look at your brush, positioning, pressure...

You pick up your favourite nail art brush and discover the bristles have gone hard but you definitely didn’t put it inside your nail lamp. So how has the gel cured?  Your curing lamp isn’t the only source of UV...

Should you soak them in acetone? Scrub them until every trace of colour disappears? Put cuticle oil through the bristles to keep them soft? When it comes to cleaning gel nail brushes, there is a lot of conflicting advice. And...

How Do You Get Really Thin Lines With Gel? Perfectly thin nail art lines look effortless when you watch someone else create them. Then you try it yourself… and somehow that delicate line turns into a chunky stripe halfway across the...

If you’ve ever looked at several nail art liner brushes and wondered, “Which one am I actually supposed to use?”, you’re not alone. Liner brushes might look similar but the length of the bristles can completely change how the brush behaves...

If you’re new to nail art, choosing your first brushes can feel surprisingly complicated. Long liners, short liners, angled brushes, ombré brushes, French brushes, detail brushes… do you really need them all? No. When you’re learning nail art, having the...

Even the steadiest hands can struggle to paint perfect lines on a curved nail surface. Add in a chatty client waving their hands around or playing on their phone, and it’s a recipe for frustration. But don’t worry - mastering...

The Ultimate Guide to Katie Barnes Nail Art Brushes Choosing the right brush can completely change your nail art game. Every brush in the Katie Barnes Nail Art Brush Collection has been designed by Katie herself after years of salon...

Your brushes are the most important tools in your nail kit and with the right care, they’ll reward you with flawless application and a longer lifespan. Caring for your brushes properly isn’t just about keeping them looking neat – it’s...

When you first receive your KB brushes, you may notice they feel stiff or have a subtle white dust coating. That’s not a defect - it’s Arabic gum, applied to protect the bristles during transit. But left intact, this can impact...

Preparing your nail brush thoroughly and correctly is the first stage to caring for your nail brushes.The second is maintaining this level of care throughout its use.  Brushes do not last forever and need to be changed from time to...

Alongside your technical skills, your brush is an important element for achieving good results with L&P. Sometimes, the only way to tell the quality of a brush is in its performance and this can often be a trial and error...