Neat, well-groomed nails are always in trend, so you should find time for the beauty of your hands. However, it is far from always possible to urgently sign up to the master. In these cases, false nails are an excellent solution. However, this procedure has a number of significant advantages, as well as a list of disadvantages that you need to know about before you buy a kit.
Advantages and disadvantages
Consider all the pros and cons of false nails. It is worth noting that there are approximately the same number of them, so it is up to you to decide whether to purchase such nails or not.
The pluses include:
- the ability to hide irregularities of nails, all surface imperfections;
- nails are strong and it is rather difficult to break them;
- varnishes fit perfectly on them, the coating is always completely smooth.
Do not forget about the cons:
- glue adversely affects the health of nails;
- if you wear such nails for a long time, the plate will become thin and brittle;
- rather traumatic removal.
From the foregoing, it can be concluded that false nails will be a salvation in an emergency, but you should not wear them every day for a long time.
What is required?
This procedure absolutely does not need special equipment, like gel polish, for example. You can glue the nails on your own at home, however, there are a number of things that you should take care of in advance:
- the set of forms itself;
- if it was not in the set, glue;
- napkins, cotton buds to remove glue;
- everything you need for a standard manicure;
- degreaser;
- hot water tank.
Important! If the nails are susceptible to fungal infection, this method is definitely not for you. After all, tipsy only aggravate the course of the disease, the infection will progress.
How to glue?
It is important not only to learn how to glue nails at home, you also need to make sure that they last long. Otherwise, you risk being in the very center of events with a fallen off fingernail and a ruined day.
Before proceeding directly to gluing tips, you need to clean the plate from the previous coating, if any, and, if necessary, make a manicure. We'll have to work with tweezers and remove the cuticle and skin around to the maximum. After that, attach the tips to the nail, determine the type of future nail and carefully file all the molds to fit your size. Tips, looking outside the nail, looks messy, not reaching the edges - ridiculous.
Then take a file of fine abrasive type and properly level the surface of the nail surface, degrease it, cover with a transparent base. Next, with a brush, gently apply glue and instantly, carefully press the tips from the base of the nail to the tip. On the sides there will be glue that you need to wipe. That's ready, then just put the selected varnish on.
Difficulties can cause improper attachment of the form to the marigold. If this did not work the first time, the glue will immediately grab it, tearing off will be difficult and traumatic for the plate. To do this, you will need a bowl of hot water, where you should immediately lower your finger with an incorrectly pasted shape. In about ten minutes she’s easily taken off. You need to remove it in the same way as you apply it: from the base, to the edges, as carefully as possible. Now start again, that is, with degreasing.
If you find yourself in a situation where there is no glue at hand, and your nails urgently need to be put in order, do not seek the help of non-specialized adhesive products. You will be helped out by nail polish, the so-called transparent base for nail polish, on which, without waiting for drying, the tips are applied. This is not a particularly reliable method, however, in force majeure situations it can help out. In addition, it is completely safe. Do not forget to keep the artificial shape pressed for some time.
There is another ambiguous way. It consists in using any glue and putting a cotton layer between your own and artificial plates. So the harmful effect on the nail is reduced. Nevertheless, it is very harmful, so if you decide to take a chance, then immediately after the event you need to immediately remove everything and conduct a healing procedure for the nails.
Do not forget about sets of tips on which an adhesive layer is already provided. That is, it is enough to wash your hands thoroughly, peel off the film and apply tips. This is one of the most convenient and simple ways, in addition, it is harmless to nails.
The only negative is the fragility, you will have to handle such nails extremely carefully.
How to take off?
There are several ways to remove artificial nails and cleanse natural ones from superglue and other aggressive substances. You can try any convenient method and, if necessary, replace it with another.
Using acetone
You need to dip the cuticle stick in acetone and hook the tips at the base. Then drip the product with which you remove the varnish. After a few minutes, repeat the procedure, after which you can safely remove the overhead forms. To do this, hook the edges with a stick and remove.
Chamomile broth
This is the safest nail manipulation, so it should be preferred. Brew chamomile inflorescences from the pharmacy in the bath and wait until the broth temperature becomes hot. Nails should be dipped into it and held until the tips are softened. Next, pry the edge with a stylus and try to move away from the natural plate.If all at once it does not go away, use a nail polish remover by pouring it under the tips.
Gel polish remover
For it, you will need a liquid for removing gel polish and acrylic surfaces. Cut the artificial shape to the size of the natural surface, generously pour liquid on the cotton wool and apply to the nails, wrapping it with foil.
You can do the same using ordinary acetone, however, it is quite aggressive and harms the health of nails, you can often not use it.
Acetone-containing bath
The principle is the same, but instead of a compress, you can make a bath out of a gel polish remover or an acetone-containing composition. Before starting the procedure, take care of the skin of the fingers and treat them with any antiseptic. Dip your fingers in a container of water for about ten minutes and remove the tips with a stick.
Nail files
No harmful substances or solutions are required here. You just clean the tips mechanically, like gel polish. You will need files of varying degrees of abrasion and buff. The manipulations are simple - cut off the free edges and cut off the artificial surface. Use hard files first, then medium ones, and finally soft ones. As soon as a small layer of artificial coating remains, apply petroleum jelly and work only with a small nail file, as carefully as possible.
It doesn’t matter which method you prefer, after it you should wipe your nails with the liquid with which you remove the varnish, wash your hands and be sure to treat the plate with special oils or creams.
Tips
The term of use of invoice forms should not exceed 14 days, however, few people survive until this time. There are several recommendations on how to better and better stick the nails for a long time:
- do not press the forms to the base too zealously, it would be more correct to retreat a couple of millimeters from the cuticle;
- process the joint between your own and artificial plates with a buff so that it does not cling;
- use only high-quality degreasing agents;
- always use a transparent base;
- if the shape is staggered, heat it with a hairdryer, then press down;
- Avoid contact with any kind of chemistry, especially that which contains acetone.
Beautiful examples
- Artificial nails need not be long and uncomfortable, it is enough to sharpen the shape under a comfortable square of medium length. Elegant lilac background and delicate floral design look very dignified and romantic. A tiny pebble completes the composition
- A stunning solution for a wedding manicure is long transparent nails and an incredible jacket with silver and flickering ensembles of stones and glitter. Very airy, light holiday design.
- Effective design, which includes the technique of French manicure and a fashionable animal print in unusual colors. A contrasting solution that perfectly emphasizes a passionate, effective image.
- A huge advantage of false tips is the increase in the surface on which you can create really complex and unusual nail art with a combination of various techniques and decorative elements.
- The lunar manicure relevant in the season and a monophonic coating in a bright catchy range will definitely attract attention, and at the same time it is quite concise.
- If there is no time for complex manipulations, just cover the tips in a monochrome gamut. In this case, it will be equally interesting to look both expressive, saturated shades, and light, nude, in the spirit of minimalism.
How to remove and glue false nails, see the video below.