The most popular trend in nail art this summer is 3-D nail charms. Lizzo, Kylie Jenner, and Dua Lilpa have all been spotted with nail charms in the shapes of flowers, candies, butterflies, and even beads of water.

While nail charms started as a DIY trend in the nail world, salon owners and nail techs are now jumping on the trend, offering nail charms as an add-on with manicure and pedicure services. This is a great way for salon owners to specialize their services!

In today’s blog, we’ll share our favorite nail charms and our best tips for how to use them.

What Are Nail Charms?

Nail charms are three-dimensional nail accessories that take the typical manicure to a whole new level. These charms come in hundreds of different shapes, including bows, jewels, flowers, fruits, and butterflies. As the nail charm trend grows, so does the number of different nail charms available to customers. The nail charm aisle in our Dallas, Texas Nails Plus store is one of our busiest!

What Glue is Best For Applying Nail Charms?

There are many nail glues on the market, but take into account that not all of them set well enough to have a strong, lasting hold. Among our nail tech and salon owner clients, the most popular glue is Crystal Glue Gel by Two Guys. This glue provides a high quality, no-wipe, no-run formula that nail techs can count on.  We use it in our own salon and would be happy to talk to you about our experience with it.

How Are Nail Charms Applied?

Nail charms are relatively easy to apply. Just be sure you’re using quality items from our store to ensure that the nail charm stays in place after application. To apply nail charms, follow these steps:

• First, decide on the nail art design you’ll be using, and select nail charms that complement your design. Be sure you have your nail charms and your Crystal Glue Gel ready to go.
• Prep the nails as you normally would and proceed with your manicure, applying the nail art design you had in mind.
• Now, apply a small drop of the Crystal Glue Gel to your nail in the exact place where you want the charm. Gently apply the nail charm to the drop of glue and hold the charm in place with an orangewood stick or nail tweezers until the glue is dry. With a quick-drying glue like Crystal Glue Gel, this shouldn't take long.
• Finally, apply a top coat over the entire nail to help secure the nail charm in place. With a strong glue gel like Crystal Glue Gel, this final step is optional.

What Are The Most Popular Nail Charms?

Right now, we’re really loving the butterfly nail charm trend. It’s the perfect choice for summer—flirty, fun, and playful. These items will add texture and a pop of bright, sunny color to your manicure.

Visit Nails Plus Today!

We love being the ones to tell you about new trends in nail art! Browsing our website gives you access to shop our incredibly full and varied inventory from your own customized account, or get in touch with us directly for more updates on nail charms and other nail accessories. Also, don’t forget to follow us on social media via  Instagram and Facebook for nail art ideas, updates on our top products, and data and news about in-store demos and any special sale events!

Beautifully Yours,

Kim Phan, VP