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Fake nails come in handy for many reasons.
Their insights, below.
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Keep reading for a step-by-step breakdown of how to apply fake nails at home.
(Pun intended.)
double-check that everything around the nail bed is completely dry.
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This ensures that the glue lasts and doesn’t bubble up or chip.
If you arrange the appropriate shapes first, it will make things easier once you begin the utility.
If your cuticles are sensitive, be sure to push them back slowly.
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If they’re too small, they may lift and come off prematurely.
So in case you’re in between sizes, it’s best to size up.
Press the fake nail against your real nail to ensure it fits.
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“Your natural nail shouldnt be exposed,” says Grant.
Then, file your press-on nails until the edges line up with the edges of your natural nails.
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Grant recommends using a nail primer before applying anything to your natural nails.
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A small drop is all you need because it will expand once it hits a flat surface.
While nail adhesives are an option, Saunders does not recommend them because they are less durable.
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