Acrylic
nails are just as popular today as they were in the 1960's. When applied
properly it can be hard to tell the difference between fake nails and natural
fingernails.
Many women
feel their nails are not growing or looking as good as they want them too, and
having acrylic nails applied is a great way for enhancing how they feel about
their fingernails and themselves. They can certainly add to your confidence
levels.
It can get
rather costly having your fake nails applied at a salon. If you have some time
on your hands, you may want to try and apply them yourself. With a little bit
of practice you will soon be a pro. You will have your friends and family all
lining up for you to do their nails too!
Acrylic
fingernails come in a range of colors such as; ivory, pink and peach. You can
even buy them with a French manicare look. You also have the choice of choosing
different designs of nails, or you can do your own nail art on them. Perhaps stick
on some nail art stickers.
Steps to Apply
Acrylic Nails Yourself
First, grab
some paper towel.
If you have
any nail polish on, remove with this first preferably with a non acetone nail
polish remover.
Next, give
your hands a good wash with soap and warm water, dry thoroughly and gently push
back cuticles with an orange stick.
If you're
not wearing any polish, give your nails a wipe with the nail polish remover to
help remove any traces of oil. Then wash hands with soap and warm water, and
gently push back cuticles.
File your
fingernails so all your nails are even with the tip of your finger. This is a
good length to have your nails, this way they offer good support for the fake
nails.
Give your
nails a buff, this will help the resin adhere to your natural fingernails and
the false nails.
To make it
easier for you, lay out all of the fake nails in front of you, each one
corresponding to the fingernail it fits to. Each acrylic nail must sit close to
your cuticle, not under it or over it. The rounded end of the fake nail is the
end you face toward your cuticle.
The false
nails should have a number on them; this makes it easier for you when you are
doing the other hand.
If they
don't fit properly they will look uneven and everyone will be able to tell they
are fake. Of course, if it's your very first time, then you are excused.
You may need
to file the cuticle end of the fake nail so it fits properly.
It is easier
to start with the right hand if you are right handed, or left hand if you are
left handed and start with the little finger first.
Put a small
amount of glue on your fingernail, get the fake nail and gently press it on
your nail, holding for about 10 seconds. If any glue is escaping out of the
sides, just wipe it with your paper towel.
Do all the
other fingernails.
To make sure
your nails have adhered to your natural fingernails, give each one a little
twist, just to make sure. If one comes loose, re-glue it.
You will
most probably have to cut your acrylic nails to a desired length. I would
suggest filing them, as they are quite hard and likely to crack.You can use
a false fingernail cutter, these are specifically designed to cut and shape
fake nails.
When you are
done, put on a coat of nail strengthener, when dry apply your favorite nail
polish color, then apply a top coat to help protect the polish and give a nice
shine.
The best
part about doing it yourself; you save money, and time.
One thing
you have to be careful of when applying your false nails. Make sure if one of
the nails lifts, that you glue it back down immediately. If moisture gets in,
you have a greater chance of a nail fungus infection happening.
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