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Last week I picked up a black Sally Hansen Nail Art Pen. I have been wanting to put lady bugs on my finger tips for well over a year now and the concept of using a pen over trying to do it with a regular nail polish brush was definitely more exciting.

The pens can be bought at pretty much any drug store with a cosmetic section for about $8. There are about eight colors to choose from. The pen reminds me of those mini art paint pens that you had to shake to keep the paint flowing except more eco-friendly. There is obviously something in the pen to keep it mixed because I can hear it moving around when I shake it. The tip of the pen is actually hard and it fills up with polish the first time you press down on it (on paper to get it ready).

The Nail Art Pens must be applied to a prepared nail, either a base coat or a full nail polish. I highly recommend doing your strong hand first. I made the mistake of doing my left hand first (I am right handed) and I found it really awkward to do my right hand with damp nails. I would also practice drawing straight lights with pen on paper with your non-dominant hand just to practice.

Because the nail art pens are made with a water based formula it is imperative that you cover your nail art with a clear top coat to protect all your hard work.

For my first time using the product I am actually quite happy with the results and hope to improve my pen painting skills with further use. My nails are really short (summer nails for garden work) at the moment as you can see in the photo so I am looking forward to using it in the fall when my nails are longer. And possibly experimenting with the white for a black french manicure. If you are looking for a different way to dress up your nails that is pretty much hassle free and fun then I highly recommend giving the Nail Art Pens a try.

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Topic Links

• Salon Effects Review
• How to add Lady Bugs to your nails