Nail Art, Gems & Rhinestones

Rhinestones and gems are the biggest group: mixed-size flatback crystal and resin stones in compartment cases, usually with tweezers or a wax picker. You will also find chrome and mirror powders, 3D sculpting gels, rhinestone glue gel from beetles and Makartt, and complete nail art kits. Most products cost between £22 and £29.

For gems to stay on, use a rhinestone glue gel and cure it under a lamp rather than relying on top coat alone. Check the stone sizes, shown as SS numbers or millimetres, and whether the set is glass crystal or resin, since glass has more sparkle.

Frequently asked questions

How do I stick rhinestones on nails?

Place a small dot of rhinestone glue gel, set the stone with a wax pen or tweezers, cure under a UV or LED lamp, then seal around the edges with top coat.

What is chrome nail powder?

It is a very fine pigment rubbed over a cured no-wipe gel top coat to give a mirror or glazed finish, then sealed with another top coat.

What sizes do nail rhinestones come in?

Common sizes run from SS3, about 1.4 mm, to SS20, about 4.8 mm. Mixed-size boxes are the usual choice for nail art.