Have you ever bought French manicure kits or press on false nails? Generally, they have a really unnatural white color, who would ever want them on their fingers? This article teaches you how to paint fake nails to perfection without the discomfort of using your non-dominant hand and therefore with more control!
Steps
Step 1. Find a place to arrange the material and from which no one can touch or bump it
Step 2. Clean this space of anything that shouldn't accidentally get dirty with glue
Such a project does not create much confusion, but it is better to be safe than sorry.
Step 3. Lay the foam block on your work surface
Step 4. Take 10 toothpicks and cut off one pointed end
Step 5. Insert the other end into the foam while holding the sticks vertically
You can also use cotton swabs for this operation, but be aware that subsequent nail removal will be more complex.
Step 6. Check that you have divided the various false nails and that you know which fingers to pair them with
It is advisable to arrange them in two rows of five pieces, aligning them respecting the order of the fingers; for example, arrange those of the left hand by placing the nail of the little finger at the left end and then the others in order towards the right up to the thumb.
Step 7. Apply a drop of glue to the exposed tip of each toothpick
Then place each nail with the face to be painted facing up, taking care to center it with respect to the stick.
Step 8. Wait 10 minutes and then paint your nails just as you would if they were on your fingers
Step 9. Remember that once painted, you have to wait 24 hours before removing them from the toothpicks and attaching them to your real nails
In this way, the nail polish dries perfectly, avoiding the risk of damaging the color when you apply the nails on the fingers.
Advice
- You can use a hairpin or toothpick to make some fun decorations.
- To make the nails come off more easily from the toothpick, smooth the tip of the toothpick with a file.
- While you wait for the polish to dry, you can put the sponge block with your nails under the air conditioner vent. This is a more efficient technique that ensures your nails are perfectly dry the moment you apply them.
- Don't create too elaborate designs; if you apply too many layers of color, you can still leave footprints when you apply your nails, even if you let them dry overnight.
Warnings
- Do not scrape or cut pieces of green garden sponge, as inhaling the dust could make you sick.
- Be careful with glue, especially if you use the "Kiss" brand. It is so strong that you could use it to repair the sole of your shoes; unites any material in about 10 seconds, so proceed with caution.
- Try not to prick yourself with toothpicks.
