Q&A for How to Color Your Nails With Sharpie Markers

Return to Full Article

Coming soon

Add New Question

Question

Can you paint your nails a color with normal nail polish, and use a Sharpie for a design?

Community Answer

Yes, it works well.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 3 Helpful 38
Question

Is it OK to do this without nail polish?

Community Answer

No. Nails can become damaged if you use Sharpies straight on your nails.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 14 Helpful 54
Question

How can I get it off of nails?

Community Answer

Nail polish remover should work.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 9 Helpful 33
Question

Can you put a sharpie on top of nails when they are already painted?

Community Answer

Without a top coat, the Sharpie will eventually rub off. Wait for at least 20 minutes for your nails to dry, and then apply a top coat to seal the marker in.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 4 Helpful 21
Question

Does it matter if I color my cuticles?

Community Answer

It will stain for awhile, but you can take it off with nail polish remover and a Q-tip. Therefore, it does not matter if you color your cuticles.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 4 Helpful 23
Question

Can you put Sharpie on the top of a coat of nail paint? For example paint your nail in white nail varnish, then put a pattern on the top with Sharpie.

Community Answer

Yes. The safe way to do it is to apply a top coat first, so the Sharpie doesn't come in contact with the natural nail and doesnt stain.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 4 Helpful 18
Question

How long do these stay on? About a day?

Community Answer

It stays for a week, but the dim color will remain unless you use nail polish remover. Be careful to not color your cuticle.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 10 Helpful 25
Question

What about Kid Made Modern fabric markers?

Community Answer

I am 99% sure that won't work, I have tried fabric markers, and they didn't work, it might depend on the brand, but I wouldn't count on it.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 6 Helpful 16
Question

Can I fix a Sharpie that has ruined my nail art?

Community Answer

Only if you let it dry in a messy way; if it's not dry, you can smear it. You can also use hair spray to make it last longer.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 9 Helpful 21
Question

What happens when I just put sharpie on my nail first because I don't have a base or top coat?

Community Answer

When you apply something on your nails (or skin) it gets dissolved and goes into your bloodstream. If you put sharpies on your nails, the chemicals in the sharpies go into your bloodstream (nothing really happens, but too much of it too often is a bad idea, that's why drawing on yourself with pen is bad for you). Also, you need a top coat for the nails afterwards or the sharpie color will wash off.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 8 Helpful 8
Question

Is it mandatory to use top and bottom coats with sharpies?

Community Answer

It is not necessary, but it will help to seal it in.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 0 Helpful 3
Question

Is it bad if I put marker on my nails without any coat because I don't have any? How much will it damage my body?

Cecilia Flores

Top Answerer

Nail is just dead tissue, like your hair. The marker may stain for a while, but it won't be permanent. If you really want to use a Sharpie and you don't have any clear coat or polish of any sort, use white-out and draw on top of that with the Sharpie.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 0 Helpful 5
Question

Won't the Sharpie smear when it comes in contact with the top coat?

Community Answer

Normally it shouldn't. You should just be sure to let the sharpie dry 100% before putting on the top-coat just to prevent any smears.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 1 Helpful 3
Question

Can I use a highlighter?

Community Answer

You can, but it won't last very long.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 3 Helpful 4
Question

Do metallic Sharpies work?

Community Answer

Yes, metallic Sharpies are better than regular ones!

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 0 Helpful 1
Question

Do you have to top coat your nails before you put the sharpie?

Community Answer

Yes because you don't want the sharpie marker in contact with the real nail itself or the skin (although a little amount wont hurt).

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 0 Helpful 0