How to Do Fake Nails

By L Scott

 
 

Every girl knows that beautiful fingernails can give you that little extra pop or be the finishing touch on your look for a big day whether it's prom, a wedding, or some other special event. Many of you budgeting bomb shells know that when you're watching your nickels and dimes, applying artificial fingernails at home may be the way to go. I'll show you how to get the look you love.

Buy a false fingernail kit that has your desired look. False fingernails come decorated with everything from natural colors to wild and wacky embellishments. You can find animal prints, jewels, and a huge range of other images and designs. Check out drug stores or look online to choose your style.

False fingernails come in various sizes so open your package and find which ten fingernails lay comfortably on your natural nails before beginning the application. Cut your natural fingernails to just above the tip of your finger. There should be very little or no white tops on your fingernails. Artificial fingernails will adhere better to your shortened natural nails.

Soak your hands in a moisturizing mixture of water and body wash or bubble bath for about 10 minutes. Your fingernails need moisture too! Soaking your hands moisturizes them, removes dirt, and softens your cuticles. Once your cuticles are softened, push them back with an orange stick. Generously apply lotion on your hands and nails then wash your hands.

Begin applying your first fingernail. Turn the artificial nail over with the curved side down so you can see the side you will glue to your fingernail. Apply half a drop of glue to the nail. Then apply half of a drop of nail glue to the natural fingernail it will be matched with (more than half of a drop will leave glue oozing out of the sides of your nail). Align the false nail with your cuticle and press the artificial nail onto the natural nail. Hold the fake nail firmly on top of your natural nail for 30 seconds then apply the rest of your fingernails in this same way.

Wait at least an hour before filing fingernails or doing any activities that may affect your new artificial nails (including washing dishes or typing on the computer). If air bubbles occur, they can be more than just unsightly, they are also likely to lessen the life of your artificial fingernails. If you apply a fingernail and find that you have an air bubble, soak your fingertip in an acetone-based artificial nail remover. Wash and dry your hands then use the same process to re-apply that fingernail. Enjoy your killer manicure!

At-home artificial fingernails can be just as beautiful as manicuring your natural nails or having your nails done in a salon. They are also a cost effective alternative to other nail treatments. However, if you're looking for a long term, every day nail treatment, you may consider artificial nails from a salon. Gel fingernails and artificial nails from a salon require much less upkeep than at home options. Gel nails and acrylic fingernails from a salon lso stay on your nails longer than many false fingernail kits and require fewer replacements of broken or lost nails

Weigh the benefits of at home artificial fingernails against acrylic fingernails and gel fingernails when choosing the right artificial fingernails for your special occasion or daily life!

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