These 13 Nail Art Brushes Will Take Your Mani to the Next Level (2025)

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Over the past year and half, I have pretty much converted my entire living room into my own nail salon, complete with acrylic nail sets, UV lamps, and most importantly: nail art brushes. And if you're on your way to building your own at-home nail system, trust me when I say you'll need some good ones, since nail art brushes are basically key to mastering all those pretty nail designs (hi, Valentine's Day nails and winter nails) that are taking up space on your camera roll. With a steady hand and all the different sizes and shapes of brushes (fine-tipped brushes, wide brushes, dotters, etc), you can recreate all the stripes, dots, and shapes that your lil heart desires.

And there are only about a million to choose from, which is super overwhelming. But that's where I come in, with the perfectly curated list of the best nail art brushes available right now, from simpler brush sets for beginners to full-blown nail art kits for the pros. And trust me, once you pick up your nail art brushes and start practicing, you won't be making the trip to the salon anytime soon. So keep scrolling for the 13 best nail art brushes to snag ASAP.

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This Hand-Grip Nail Art Brush Kit

Fulinjoy Nail Art Brush Set

$4 at Amazon

My hand almost always gets tired after painting my own nails, so I def need a nail art brush set like this onethat with comfortable grips. The grip on this three brush kit fits seamlessly into my fingers and eliminates any annoying hand cramping.

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This Simple Nail Art Brush Kit

Sally Hansen Nail Pro Tool Kit

$8 at Ulta Beauty$8 at JCPenney

If you're not looking for a massive nail kit, keep it simple with this three-brush set.It comes with a marbling tool, a detailer tool, and a striping brush so you can create your ~masterpiece~manicure from the comfort of your kitchen table.

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This Nail Art Brush Set in Multiple Sizes

Tocoles Nail Art Brush Set

Now 20% Off

The best part about having a nail art brush set is being able to create art on your own, at home. This kit is under $10 and comes with 9 brushes of varying sizes (from a fan shape to a fine tip), which is ideal for creating super-fine lines or thicker nail designs. Bonus points for the dotter tools on the opposite sides of each brush, which are perfect for polka dots.

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Best Nail Art Brush Set for Beginners

Olive & June Nail Art Brush Set

$16 at Olive & June

When it comes to nail art, the simpler a set is, the better for me. This nail art brush set comes with just one thin brush and a dotter so you can either keep it easy or go forth and create a work of art.

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These Fine-Tipped Nail Art Brushes

Squlirt Nail Art Brush Kit

$4 at Amazon

This nail art brush set is perfect for everything from tackling tiny flowers to painting on those sweetminimalist lines at the base of your nail.Pro tip: Wash your nail brushes bydipping them in nail polish removeronce you’re done to help them last longer.

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These Double-Sided Nail Art Brushes

Teoyall Nail Art Brush Kit

$5 at Amazon

Each brush in this nail art brush sethas a dotter tool on the other end, so you can seamlessly switch from gentle brush strokes to precise dots as needed(trust me, this will be game-changing for yourspring 2022 nail ideas).

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This Nail Art Brush Kit With a Palette

Auocattail Nail Art Brush Set

$10 at Amazon

If everything that enters your home needs to match your exact vibe (lookin' at you, Libras),welcome to your ideal nail brush set. Aside from being extremely pretty, itincludes a variety of different nail art brushes, dotter tools, and even a magenta crystalnail palette—which is honestly the main reason I'm adding this to my cart RN.

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Long-Lasting Nail Art Brushes

Beetles Nail Art Brush Kit

$9 at Amazon

Let me let you in on a little secret: Brushes tend to shed over time, andI’m looking for something long-lasting that’ll hold up no matter how often Iuse them. Enter this nail art brush set, which is made with a quality fiber that won't deform or corrode as quickly as other brushesand comes in five different sizes.

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This Nail Art Brush Kit for Nail Pros

Fandamei Nail Art Brush Kit

Now 13% Off

Complete with 15 nail art brushes, 5 dotter tools, and any nail sticker you can think of (I’m talking butterflies, hearts, and rhinestones), this kit is basically everything you need for your nail art goals, and is perfect if you're a nail artist in need of supplies. Not to mention the glitter. Lots and lots of glitter.

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Best Value Nail Art Brushes

Teenitor Nail Art Brush Set

$10 at Amazon

For just $10, you get nail glitter, nail foil, dotting tools, brushes, nail tape, andrhinestones in this nail brush set.I mean, if you're looking for the best value, you've found it.

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This Nail Art Brush Kit for Acrylic Nails

Torokom Nail Art Brush Kit

$10 at Amazon

K, I might be getting this nail brush kit just for the marble periwinkle color. Plus, this is the only kit on my list that includes a kabuki brush that I can use to clean off any powder leftover from shaping my acrylic nails.

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This 31-Piece Nail Art Brush Set

Artdone Nail Art Brush Kit

Now 46% Off

Is this quite possibly the coolest nail art brush set on this list? I’m going to say yes.It includes 31 (yup, you heard me right) tools—including a dotter tool and a fan brush—to recreate literally any nail design your lil heart desires. Butterfly nails, here Icome.

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This Nail Sponge Kit

Maitys Sponge Nail Brush Kit

Now 11% Off

If you’re looking to createombré nails, not only will you need nail art brushes, but also sponges. To get the ombré effect,place a pea-sized amount of your nail polish of choice (I like Sundays Studio I Am Beautiful Nail Polish Setand Smith & Cult Nail Polish in A Certain Sweetness) onto a paper towel or nail polish palette, and lightly dab the sponge onto it to pick up the pigment.Thengently tap the sponge onto your nail from the tip of your nail towards the basefor a gradient effect.

Valeriya Chupinina

Valeriya Chupinina is a freelance beauty and wellness writer exploring the multifaceted connection between the aesthetic and internal. You can find her work in outlets like Coveteur, HYPEBAE, and NBGA. In addition to her editorial work, she consults on social media strategies for brands. You can keep up with her on Instagram @valeriyaliyevna.