A woman always wants to look beautiful and presentable; this applies not only to her figure, makeup, but also to her manicure. She is ready to use different possibilities for this, for example, tips or false nails.
To achieve results, it is important to know how to make false nails at home, what material to use and what to avoid.
False nails and their benefits
False nails are a category of manicure that is performed both in beauty salons and at home. This option is ideal for women who suffer from brittle nails or slow nail plate growth.
Overhead tips allow you to change your look every week, delighting those around you.
Advantages of false nails:
- saving time;
- affordable price;
- do not have a negative effect on the body and nails;
- do not require special care skills;
- allow you to experiment and easily replace your manicure at any time;
- look natural;
- resistant to the environment;
- easy to remove at home.
But this does not mean that no rules need to be followed. Any technique has instructions and subtleties.
How to glue - step by step instructions
Gluing nails occurs in several stages:
- Choosing false nails. It is preferable to buy several packages at once so that you have something to choose from. To check whether the tip is suitable in size and shape, you should attach one piece from the package to your finger. Overlay plates in most cases have a rectangular shape, but it can be adjusted. The material of the nails is of great importance - the higher its quality, the better they will look.
- Nail preparation. Before gluing, you should do a manicure. Because of this, you need to spend extra time, but the result will be worth it - without a manicure, false nails will not look beautiful. Before the procedure, you need to wash your hands well and dry them. Place false nails in front of you and prepare glue.
- Each of the nails on the reverse side should be well lubricated with glue and applied to the nail plate. Then press firmly and hold for more than 10 seconds until the glue dries. The same procedure is repeated with all other nails.
- The manicure ends with nail polish. If the purchased nails already have a design, it is not necessary to apply varnish.
If you want your nails to last as long as possible, you should choose a medium nail length. To prevent them from becoming too long, they need to be filed once a week. In case of irritation from glue, jewelry should be removed immediately.
How to glue false nails onto polish, what glue can be used
Artificial nails must be sold complete with special glue or have an adhesive base.
If glue is not included in the kit, it must be purchased separately. It is better to make purchases in specialized stores that sell high-quality and natural products.
Two types of glue are actively used:
- SR Beauty;
- BOHEMIA.
After choosing the glue, you can start gluing.
You need to act sequentially:
- Remove old polish from nail plates.
- Gloves should be worn during the procedure.
- Hangnails are removed and cuticles are pushed back using a wooden stick.
- The minimum length is made with a nail file. Use a soft nail file to go over the entire surface, giving the base a rough finish.
- Now apply a small layer of colorless varnish. This will enhance adhesion.
- Apply one drop of glue and glue the false nail on top of the natural one.
- Use a napkin to wipe off excess glue.
It is important not to glue the product close to the cuticle, but to make a 2 mm indentation. If after a while the nail begins to wobble, it is worth heating it with a hairdryer to restore the properties of the glue.
Let's watch a video on how to glue false nails:
Nail preparation
In order for the overlays to be tightly attached to the nail and remain on it for several weeks in the same condition, you must first carefully treat the nail bed and prepare it for applying the adhesive base.
The main point that cannot be neglected is polishing the nails. Always use a buffer to remove any imperfections from the finish and completely polish your natural manicure.
A rough manicure typically lasts up to half an hour:
- Adjust the shape and length of the nail bed with a file. Make sure that it will not be visible under the false nail.
- Apply the remover to the cuticle to soften it.
- After a minute, use an orange stick or a metal pusher to push back the cuticle and lift it slightly.
- Use pliers to cut off the epidermis.
- Polish the surface with buff.
- Remove excess sawdust, apply a dehydrator (degreaser).
The last stage, which consists of treating with a digadrator, cannot be missed, because it restores the acid balance of the surface, ensuring tight adhesion of the glue and preventing the formation of voids.
After finishing the preparation of natural nails, you can begin fixing the artificial ones.
Attaching nails
After finishing processing the nail plates of both hands and preparing consumables, you can begin fixing the artificial forms.
You always need to perform actions with glue quickly, so the main part takes about an hour:
- Cover the nail with a base coat of polish.
- Put a little glue on your brush and spread it evenly over the stock in a thin layer.
- Take a tip of the required size and quickly attach it to the area covered with glue - you need to start fixing it from the cuticle to the free edge.
- Excess glue that has protruded in the area of the side rollers must be removed with a cotton swab.
- Press the mold for a minute and then release the pressure.
- If you choose natural overlays, apply decorative varnish to them.
It is not always the case that girls are able to properly attach false nails the first time, especially if they have not had such experience before. To correct the work, you will need a container of hot water.
If you notice that you have not carefully secured the tip, immediately immerse your finger in hot water. After 7-10 minutes, take it out and gradually remove it from the nail; you can use an orange stick or a metal pusher for this. It is recommended to separate it from the cuticle to the free edge so as not to damage the plate. After cleaning, you can re-degrease the work area, apply base, and then re-attach the nail.
For decorative coating, you can use any dyes that are convenient for you - regular varnish, gel, acrylic, etc.
How to make false nails at home using tips
You can do this as follows:
- Trimming. Tips are produced very long, which allows you to make the length as you wish. It is better to trim using a special cutter or pliers; scissors can damage the plates.
- Now you need to give it shape. It can be created using files with different abrasiveness.
- The plate must be disinfected, and the native nail must be degreased with acetone.
- The tips are glued to the nail plate and, if necessary, processed with a small file. Particular attention should be paid to the border between the nail and the edge of the plate.
It is important to be careful in your movements to avoid injury. Without work experience, it is better to carry out this procedure in a specialized salon.
Let's watch an interesting video, a master class on nail extensions using tips at home:
What will it take to create a masterpiece?
Almost any cosmetic bag contains materials to achieve a beautiful false manicure using plastic tips. Therefore, there should not be any difficulties in finding them.
To get a manicure a girl will need:
- fake nails;
- files;
- small scissors for cutting the tips themselves;
- wooden sticks;
- special glue;
- cuticle products;
- glue dissolving agent.
To work on your nails comfortably, you will need light. It is better to put a good and large lamp on the table in order to accurately see the nails and control the process of creating a manicure, whether the girl is doing everything correctly. In such conditions, doing nails will be much easier.
Care instructions
A glued-on nail will last a long time if you care for it properly. To do this, you must follow these recommendations: Avoid contact with acetone. This substance can dissolve the material and damage the coating.
Periodically reduce the length using tweezers and a nail file.
Inspect the nails; if defects are found, then it is better to remove the plates, and only after 7 days glue new ones. After washing, dry your hands thoroughly to prevent mold from forming under your nails.
Compliance with these basic rules will help maintain health and beauty.
How to shorten
If the plastic tip does not fit in size, it can be trimmed. It is recommended to use sharp scissors for this. To ensure that its configuration matches the shape of a natural nail, you can round the top of the tip. You can also cut a piece along the whole length if the plates are too wide.
To reduce the length, cut off a few millimeters at a time until the nail matches the shape of the finger. Then it will look more natural.
If you want to give the decoration a more natural look, you should trim the white part of the artificial plate to half. The white part can be no more than 5-7 millimeters in size. After this, you should round the corners if they turn out to be very straight or sharp.
In order to give the tips the required shape, you should process the edges of the plate with a nail file.
Each of these procedures should be carried out very carefully, since the strength of false nails depends on the material from which they are made. Poor quality material may crack during cutting or filing. That is why you should use only high-quality tools.
Applying false nails is quite simple. It will not take much time and will not require a large investment of money.
Review of self-adhesive nails from Fix Price in the following video:
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How to glue them so they don’t fall off
When you do everything at home yourself, make sure that the process itself proceeds calmly and gradually. Only pros can create a unique and beautiful manicure in 15 minutes. If you are not doing this professionally, you will need at least an hour of your time to make everything look aesthetically attractive.
What should you always remember when gluing your nails?
- There should be no distance or air bubbles between the natural surface and the overlay. Otherwise, all this will look ugly.
- If it didn’t work out beautifully the first time, there’s no need to despair and try to fix something. You just need to redo the work to make it look more attractive
- There should not be too much glue, otherwise all the beauty and visual appeal of the hands will be lost.
When we have made an attractive and truly interesting version of the plate design, we move on to a new stage.
To create what kind of look do you need to “get” nails?
Before we start figuring out how to make nails out of paper, let’s find out which images they will fit perfectly into.
- Predator (animal image) . Claws must be present here. They look great with a variety of animal prints. Claws with a bright red outfit will look no less impressive. Alternatively, they can be painted to match, red.
- The Snow Queen. Nails made in gold, silver, white, light blue or dark blue would be appropriate here. It all depends on the chosen outfit. They can also be decorated with themed stars, snowflakes and other winter decorations.
- Forest fairy elf. In addition to paper nail plates, you need to make sharp ears from scrap materials, since without them the creation of the image will not be complete. Preference should be given to silver, all shades of green and purple.
- The Witch or Baba Yaga. A black manicure made from paper will complement any outfit of an evil witch or sorceress. With such an “accessory” the created image will certainly be noticed and will not go unnoticed.
- Monster or vampire. For this option, you should make terrifying claws with elements of blood on them. For Halloween, paper scary claws are just the thing.
