What Size Acrylic Nail Brush Should I Use?

Are you new to acrylic nails and wondering where to start and what size acrylic brush you should begin with and why? If so then this article is just for you. Hopefully I can guide you and share lots of information on all the types of brushes that are used with acrylic nail application. I want to help you make a decision on what brush you should start off with as a beginner nail technician or enthusiast, the different shapes and how to store your brush properly. As well as lot’s of other important information.

Even if you are a seasoned Nail Tech you may still find this article helpful as I am going to include lots of tips on brush care, cleaning and upkeep to ensure once you have chosen the correct Nail Brush for yourself, you can give it a long and happy life. Did you know a good quality brush should last you years (dependant on how frequently it’s used)

Some frequently asked questions we will be covering in this article:

What brush size is best for a beginner
What brush shape is best for a beginner
what is a pinched brush?
What’s the difference between flat oval and round?
How long should a good quality nail brush last with proper care?
Are there any vegan acrylic nail brushes?
What are 100% Kolinsky brushes made from?
How to properly store your acrylic nail brush

What Brush Size is Best for a beginner Nail Tech?
If you are just starting out in the nail world, acrylic in particular. You’ll have seen there are a ton of different brush options on the market. So the question is ‘ What brush is right for me?’. I would recommend starting off with a smaller brush, normally for my beginner students I will recommend starting off with a size 8 100% kolinsky nail brush. The most affordable and highest quality option I can recommend is the ‘Nail Mate size 8 magic stick’ from Glitter Planet. It is affordable, lightweight and the perfect size for beginners. There are also other designs in the size 8 brushes so if you don’t want that one you could definitely select one of the others (shop all acrylic brushes here) and you’d be totally fine. The reason for starting off with a smaller size brush means you are able to really practice and get used to picking up and applying the product. If you had a size 10 or 12 brush you would pick up more product which could make it harder as a beginner to apply and shape the nail. By starting out smaller you will give yourself chance to really get to know the brush, the acrylic system and how to effectively apply product without it becoming too hard to control on the nail. So I would recommend to you a size 8 100% kolinsky nail brush if you are starting out as a beginner nail tech. And don’t feel like you ever need to upgrade or change sizes, if you are comfortable with that size then you can absolutely stick with it.