🖌️ The Ultimate Guide to Brushes for Gel, Nail Polish & Nail Art – LuluNails

 

In the world of professional nail art, the brush is much more than just a simple accessory: it’s an extension of your cré. It transforms a technical pose into a miniature work of art. At LuluNails, each brush is designed to meet the technical requirements of nail stylists, while reflecting a refined aesthetic.

Whether you work with UV/LED gel,’acrylic,’acrygel, semi-permanent varnish or whether you're making artistic 3D details, this guide will help you’choose the right tool for each technique.

 

💅 Gel Brushes: Smoothing, Contours and Maîtrise

📌 What is a gel brush?

The gel brush allows you to apply UV or LED gels – whether they are base, construction, or colour – with homogénéité and précision. It is designed to smooth the material without bubbles, to reach delicate areas such as the cuticles, and to structure the nail with finesse.

🔍 Our professional gel brushes:

🖌️ Gel Brush N°6 – Silver Design Précision

• Tête flat rigid for clean application without overload
• Size 6 : perfect for classic gel applications
• Idéal for modelling, construction, French manicure
• Silveré shiny design, sober and éléglant

🖌️ Gel Brush Oval N°6 – Kolinsky Précision Pro

• Kolinsky natural bristles, soft and stable à at the same time
• Shape oval, perfectly fits the shape of the nail and cuticles
• Application fluid, without déedging
• Ergonomic handle, designed for long-lasting comfort

🖌️ Blue Diamond Gel Brushes

• Idéals for building gels and color gels
• High-end “Blue Diamond” finish with modern design
• Performance synthetic bristles for clean, crisp work

🖌️ Gel French Brushes; Handmade in Germany

• Grey synthetic bristles, soft and resistant
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• Perfect for the French Classic Manicure
• Professional quality craftsmanship

🧪 Acrylic Brushes : Précision & Expert Sculptor

📌 Why a special brush for acrylics?

Acrylic is a material that hardens quickly on contact with air. You therefore need a brush that absorbs the liquid monomère without saturating it, while offering sculpting precision to form the ball and façon the matière.

🔍 Our high-quality acrylic brushes:

🖌️ Kolinsky Acrylic Brush Size 10 – Performance Pro

• Kolinsky natural bristles of superior quality
• Perfect absorption, smooth handling of’acrylic
• Idéal for complete layup, filling, and French reverse
• Sleeve éléglove for a high-end finish

🖌️ Acrylic Brushes n°8

• Intermediate format, very primed for precise application
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• Ergonomic shape for a comfortable grip
• Suitable for traditional powder-liquid technique

 

✨ 2-in-1 Acrygel Brushes : Application & Practical Modelling

🖌️ 2-in-1 Acrygel Brush – Size 8 Pro Black

• From a côt: beveled brushé size 8, perfect for smoothing and shaping’acrygel
• On the other hand: material spatula, for pre-raising and removing the material
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• Matt black design modern, robust and ergonomic
• Perfect for hybrid acrygel techniques

 

🎨 Nail Art Brushes : Détail, Fine Lines and Unique Créations

📌 Choosing the right brush for the type of décor:

Brush shape	Idéale use
Short liner	Fine tails, pre-cut contours
Long liner (9–11 mm)	Continuous lines, arabesques, calligraphy
Détail / Micro-liner	Mini patterns, dots, flowers
Pinceau ombré	Soft gradations, blurred effects
Éventail	Marbling, scattering of glitter
3D	Reliefs, sculpted flowers in gel or resin

🔍 Our featured Nail Art brushes:

🖌️ Nail Art Liner Brush 7 mm – Crystal Gold

• Idéal for arabesques, fine lines, curved tails
• Ultra précis soft bristles
• Golden crystal neck with refined design

🖌️ Liner Brush 9 mm – Cristal Luxe

• Perfect length for long lines and graphic motifs
• Fine bristles for a regular line
• Transparent handle adorned with crystals

🖌️ Liner Brush Précision 11 mm – Cristal Luxe

• For demanding tracés and very fine détails
• Perfect for drawingsà main levée, lettering and arabesques étirées
• Ultra professional with a élégante finish

🖌️ Micro-Liner Brush S – Crystal Pink

• For ultra-fine contours, meticulous finishes
• Short, slender point, handle adorned with pink crystals
• Idéal for minimalist or sophisticated designs

🖌️ Ombré Nail Art Brush Dégradé

• Flexible and étagés bristles for colour depths
• Create clean gradations between gel or varnish
• Perfect for French, Babyboomer, or arty ombrés

 

🌸 3D brushes : Create volume and relief

📌 Who are 3D brushes for?

3D brushes are perfect for creating relief sculpté with gel or acrylic: flowers, pétales, decorative volumes…

🖌️ 3D Nail Art Brush Size n°2 – Crystal & Rose Gold

• Ultra fine point for détail work
• Create embossed motifs: flowers, leaves, jewel effects
• Rose gold handle adorned with crystal: aesthetic and easy to handle

💡 Pro tip : Use a épais 3D gel or LuluNails structuring acrygel for a clean finish.

📦 Qualité Professionnelle & Service LuluNails

All LuluNails brushes are:

• 🧪 Tested under professional conditions
• 💎 Conçus with noble materials (Kolinsky, pro synthétic fibres, crystal handles)
• 🧼 Easy care with gentle cleaner or adapted monomére;
• 🚚 Expanded with care, protected to prevent deformation
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📍 Fast delivery throughout Europe .

 

🛒 En résumé – Choosing your brush wisely

Technique	Recommended brush;	Taille/Forme
UV Gel Application	N°6 Flat or Oval Kolinsky Gel	Size 6 / Tête flat/oval
Construction Acrylique	Kolinsky Size 10 or n°8	Size 8 à 10 / Round tip
Pose Acrygel	2-in-1 Pro Black	Bevelled brushpatula;
Fine Nail Art	Liners 7/9/11 mm, Micro-liner S, Détail L	Fine or ultra-fine length
Nail Art dégradé	Pinceau Ombré	Decreased soft bristles
3D Nail Art	3D Size n°2	Sculpting fine point

 

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