The adhesive false nails allow you to create an artistic and professional manicure in a few minutes and are much less expensive than a treatment from the beautician. If you want to try these nail decorations, you must first learn how to apply them. First, it is important to make sure you prepare your nails. After applying the stickers, you will also need to smooth them out and remove excess. Before deciding which product to use, you should also think for a moment about the effect you want to create.
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Prepare Nails and Apply Stickers
Step 1. Remove the nail polish
It is important to remove the old nail polish before applying the adhesive false nails. Eliminate it with a solvent. Even if you have not applied the nail polish, it is still a good idea to pass a few drops of solvent on the nails to make sure they are completely clean.
You can also wash your hands and nails to make sure they are totally free of grease and dirt
Step 2. Cut and polish your nails
Now, you need to shorten them until you reach the desired length. If they already have the length you prefer, then take a minute to create the shape you want with the help of a file. Also sand the surface of your nails with a polishing brick to make sure they are smooth and even.
- It is important to make the nail surface very smooth, otherwise you risk not getting the desired result.
- If you have dry and brittle nails, then you may want to use a strengthening top coat as well, doing a pass or two before applying the adhesives. Otherwise the adhesive could damage them.
Step 3. Choose a sticker that is the same size as your nail
Compare the stickers with your nails to determine where you should apply each one. For each nail, try to choose an adhesive that covers it entirely and lines up with the cuticle. It is not always possible to find adhesives that have a perfect hold for every single nail, but do your best.
It is not necessary to meticulously apply the stickers to the nails for which they were designed. Choose the adhesive that best fits the size of your nail
Step 4. Slightly heat the adhesive with a hair dryer
Some adhesives need to be activated with heat, so they need to be heated using a hair dryer. Turn it on and adjust the temperature to let out a blast of hot air, then take one of the stickers and point the nozzle of the hair dryer towards it. Heat it for about 3-5 seconds.
Not all adhesives are heat activated. In some cases it is possible to apply them directly on the nail and smooth them. Read the instructions on the package to make sure
Step 5. Apply the stickers to your nails
Use a cuticle pusher to apply and smooth them on the nail surface. Make sure there are no bumps and that the adhesive reaches the edges of the nail. It should line up with the cuticles on all sides.
During application try not to touch the adhesive part with your fingertips, otherwise you may decrease its adhesion
Method 2 of 3: Shape the Adhesive False Nails and Polish them
Step 1. Use the hair dryer again
Apply heat to the stickers to make them adhere better to your nails. This will also give you a chance to smooth out any bumps that have formed on the surface. Heat each nail with the hair dryer for about 3-5 seconds.
After applying heat for a few seconds, use a cotton swab or orange wood cuticle pusher to smooth out any bumps that have formed
Step 2. Cut the remaining adhesive
Adhesive fake nails are quite long, so almost all people find themselves having excess adhesive on the tips. Trim the remaining part with a pair of nail scissors or a nail clipper.
- It is not necessary to cut along the edge of the nail. You can let some of the adhesive dangle, as you will also need to file it on the ends.
- If your nails are quite short, then it may be easier for you to cut off some of the excess adhesive before applying it.
Step 3. File your nails
Then use a glass or cardboard file to remove the last excess adhesive from the edges of the nails. File them from the bottom, while not touching the surface area. This will help you avoid ending up with rough edges.
Step 4. Coat the adhesive with clear polish
Complete the manicure with a coat of clear polish on the surface of the adhesive false nails. You could also do a couple of strokes for an even more polished effect.
If you want, you can skip the application of the clear polish, but this way the final effect of the adhesive fake nails will be more matte than shiny
Method 3 of 3: Choose and Use Adhesive False Nails
Step 1. Choose small designs if you have short nails
You can use any pattern you like, but on short nails the larger designs are not seen and are not displayed as well. As a result, you may want to opt for a smaller design or with a repetitive pattern, such as polka dots or stripes.
Try placing different types of stickers on your nails to get an idea of the final result and determine how far the nail will be covered by the sticker
Step 2. Try using different motifs
Adhesive fake nails often feature elaborate patterns and patterns. However, if you want to create an even more interesting effect, you could choose a few different motifs with coordinated colors.
For example, you could choose different black and white patterns, and then alternate them in order to have a different one on each nail. During the holiday season you could also use red and green stickers alternating them on your nails
Step 3. Make sure you read the instructions on the package
Each brand has a number of specific indications regarding application and removal. Always check the instructions on the package before applying or removing adhesive fake nails.
- For example, some can be removed by peeling them off with the help of a cuticle pusher, while others can be removed with acetone.
- Make sure you have everything you need to use the adhesive fake nails you bought. For example, to use some of them you may need a hair dryer, nail polish remover and orange wood cuticle pusher.
