Stick-On Nail Art Sets That Will Convince You to Skip Those Trips to the Salon

Blame it on the pandemic, but spending two hours and lots of money for a nail art manicure just doesn't have the same appeal it used to. There have always been at-home manicure options, but the months of quarantining paid off in one aspect: The proliferation and advancement of stick-on nail art.

Nail polish is the obvious place to start when it comes to doing your nails at home. But it lacks a few things. Unless you have the steady hands of a surgeon, chances are, you're not going to be able to paint works of art on the tiny canvas of your fingernail—thereby depriving you of creativity, bedazzlement, and that instant mood-boost a fresh manicure brings about. Stick-on nail art, however, is the best solution, and an easy one at that, as they're nail wraps or faux-nails that are pre-decorated for you.

The application process varies from product to product (always consult the instructions) but the gist is: Start by using a nail polish remover to clean your nails, regardless of whether you have on nail polish. Personally, I like these pre-soaked wipes because they're acetone-free and remove any chances of spillage. Then, push back your cuticles—many of these sets come with a wooden stick for this, but I prefer this double-ended stainless steel tool which is also great for general nail upkeep. Shape your nails using a small nail clipper or glass nail file, swipe with a nail polish removing pad once again, and voila! You're ready for your DIY nail art session. Keep scrolling for 10 nail art sticker sets.