Preciosa® Crystal Faerie Unicorn Tears is a 10-gram bottle of tiny nail art crystals coated with an aurora borealis (AB) finish, made from a blend of double-cone crystals and crystal balls. This sprinkle-on embellishment lets nail techs and DIY nail artists build rich, rainbow-sparkling 3D manicures fast, without setting individual stones one at a time.
Best For: statement nail art, full-coverage 3D manicures, salon crystal services, and layering sparkle over any base polish color.
Why You'll Love It
- Color: Unicorn Tears AB: a clear crystal base with a luminous aurora borealis coating
- Double-cone crystal and crystal ball blend: mixed shapes pack more reflective surface into every nail
- Hi-Pure Crystal process: Preciosa's proprietary production method guarantees exceptional clarity and brilliance
- Tiny crystal size: fine enough to cover a full nail or highlight just an accent
- 10-gram bottle: a retail-ready size built for repeat salon use
- Sprinkle-on application: no pickup tool needed for full coverage
“The perfect ratio of double-cone crystals and crystal balls allow us to achieve the highest brilliance of any competing nail art on the market,” says Preciosa.
What Is AB?
AB stands for aurora borealis, an added coating rather than a raw crystal color. Unicorn Tears starts with a clear crystal base and is then coated with a thin aurora borealis finish, which is what creates the rainbow shimmer and lets it layer over any nail polish color underneath.
Use Reference
Preciosa® Crystal Faerie is designed for use with professional nail builder gel or thicker professional nail adhesives, not fabric glue or hotfix glue.
- Prep nails: Clean and lightly buff your nails, or finish your standard gel or polish color application.
- Apply adhesive: Brush a layer of gel or professional glue adhesive onto the nail area you want to cover, but don't cure it yet.
- Sprinkle crystals: While the adhesive is still tacky and workable, sprinkle Crystal Faerie crystals over the area to cover, or the full nail.
- Pat down: Use a dry brush to gently press and pat the crystals so they lie flat and tightly packed. Clean up the edges with your brush.
- Cure or dry: Set the adhesive following the manufacturer's directions, for example, under a UV/LED lamp if using a gel resin.
- Seal edges (optional): For added durability, use a fine-detail brush to apply nail gel, glue, or top coat around the perimeter of the Crystal Faerie design on the nail.
What's Included
- One 10-gram bottle of Preciosa Crystal Faerie Unicorn Tears
- Enough crystals for multiple full manicures or dozens of accent designs, depending on coverage
Shop the rest of our crystals for nails collection, pick up GEMGEL Adhesive for application, or learn more about Crystal Faerie for Nails.
FAQ
What is Preciosa Crystal Faerie Unicorn Tears used for?
Nail techs and DIY nail artists use it to add rainbow AB, high-impact sparkle and coverage to gel and acrylic manicures, from full-nail designs to accents, tips, and statement nail art.
What does AB mean on Unicorn Tears?
AB stands for aurora borealis, a coating that gives the crystals a rainbow shimmer rather than a single flat color.
Do I need a special adhesive to apply it?
Yes. Crystal Faerie must be applied with nail gel adhesive or another compatible professional nail glue adhesive. It will not hold with conventional nail glue, fabric glue, or hotfix glue.
Can I reuse leftover crystals?
Yes. Simply pour unused crystals that didn't adhere back into the bottle for your next application.
How long does a Crystal Faerie manicure last?
Wear depends on nail preparation, the manicure base, and adhesive used. With proper application, Crystal Faerie should last in line with the underlying manicure. For added security, use a detail brush to apply additional gel, glue adhesive, or top coat around the outer edges of the design and cure or set.
