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Nail brush types: a practical guide for B2B buyers
Compare the technique, dimensions and construction before choosing a brush for your range.
Choose a nail brush by the task it needs to perform, then confirm the head, material and handle. A brush category or a size number alone is not a complete purchasing specification.
Start with the technique
Explain what the user will do: draw narrow lines, apply gel across a nail, shape acrylic or create a raised detail. Include the intended medium and the type of collection you are building. This gives the supplier a useful starting point before discussing individual models.
Compare brush families
| Family | Starting use | Example to review |
|---|---|---|
| Liner / detail | Lines and outlines | Dual-ended liner & oval brush |
| Flat gel | Builder and hard gel application | 10 mm flat gel brush |
| Oval gel | Gel application and nail design | 10 mm oval gel brush |
| Acrylic | Acrylic shaping and detail | Oval acrylic nail brush |
| Coordinated set | Several techniques in one range | Aurora five-piece set |
Do not assume that an acrylic brush and a gel brush are interchangeable. Describe the working material and confirm the application and care instructions for the selected model.
Specify dimensions, not just a size number
Brush head length, width, profile and material all belong in the purchasing brief. For example, BQAN's Aurora set lists 7 mm and 11 mm liner heads, while its flat and oval gel heads are listed at 8 mm. These are product-specific dimensions, rather than universal sizes for the whole category.
For an acrylic brush marked #8, #10 or #12, ask for the dimensions of that exact model. Put an agreed hair or fiber specification in the quotation and sample brief, including any requirements your market or brand has.
A brush size label, head length and overall tool length describe different things. Use a marked drawing or an approved sample when the exact geometry matters.
Plan a set around a job for each brush
A useful assortment gives each brush a clear role. The Aurora set, for example, combines two liners, two gel brushes and an ombre brush. A buyer can use this as a reference when discussing whether a similar combination suits a salon assortment, a distributor range or a private-label collection.
Before requesting samples
- Identify the technique and working medium.
- Choose a model or attach a reference image.
- Confirm head shape, length, width and material.
- Describe the handle, cap and ferrule requirements.
- Define the set configuration and packaging.
- Add quantity, destination and target timing.
- Agree the sample review criteria.
Next, turn these choices into a clear OEM sourcing brief. The approved sample and written specification should describe the product you intend to order.
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Put the brief to work.
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