How to apply artificial nails.

An easy to follow guide to apply artificial nails!

Wish you had yourself some of those new funky designed nails? Well now you can, and it doesn't have to cost you a fortune. It's easy! Follow my step by step guide to amazing looking nails.

Apply artificial nails

• Start by preparing your own nails. File your nails down so they're not too long and smooth off any chips or edges. Tidy up your cuticles. Buff the surface of your nails. Clean your nails with an acetone free polish remover. TIP: The fake nails stick better if your nails are not long.

• Now select the fake fingernails. Make sure they fit perfectly. You don't want any air pockets.

•  Apply the glue straight onto your fingernail. Cover your whole nail with glue. Your better to wipe off a bit of excess glue than not have enough. Just be sure to wipe it away immediately.

• Apply the artificial nail at the cuticle first and lower the rest of the nail down. This will ensure the false nail sits snuggly against your cuticle. Hold the nail in place for 10-15 seconds. Repeat on all your nails. TIP: Start at your pinky and alternate hands working up to your thumbs. 

• Once all the fake nails are firmly stuck you can file them to the shape and length you like.

How long do artificial nails last?

These type of fake nails last around 7-10 days. It is recommended you wait a day or 2 before applying a new set of nails.

How to remove artificial nails?

   To remove the fake fingernails cut them down shorter and file the surface to remove some of the hard protective layer. Now soak in an acetone based nail polish remover. This can take around 10 minutes. You will feel when the acrylic becomes soft. Moisturise your hands after as the acetone is quite drying.

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