Want to add beautiful false nails to complete your look, but don’t have any special glue handy? Don’t worry, there are several solutions for applying your false nails without using traditional glue. Discover in this article our tips and tricks for successfully applying your false nails with other alternatives.
Use Double-Sided Tape or Stickers
A simple alternative to glue is to use double-sided tape or stickers specially designed for false nails. Here’s how:
1. Prepare your nails: lightly roughen your nails with a nail drill to create a rough surface that will help the tape adhere better. Also, don’t forget to clean and degrease your nails with a little rubbing alcohol or acetone-free nail polish remover.
2. Cut the double-sided tape into small pieces the size of your nails and place them on your natural nails. If you have stickers designed for false nails, simply follow the instructions provided with the product.
3. Next, apply your false nails, pressing firmly for a few seconds to ensure the tape adheres well.
This method has the advantage of being easy to use and causing less damage to your natural nails than traditional glue. However, it is generally less durable than applying with glue, so you will need to repeat this process more often.
Nail Polish as an Alternative to Glue
Nail polish can also be used as an adhesive to temporarily attach false nails, although this method offers limited hold:
1. Start by preparing your nails, as explained above.
2. Apply several thin coats of nail polish, preferably a thicker one that will adhere better to the false nails. Also, be sure to choose a clear polish or a color close to the shade of the false nails you will be using.
3. Let the polish dry for a few minutes. It should be dry enough not to mark if you lightly press it with your finger, but tacky enough to allow the false nails to stick. You can use a spray nail polish dryer to speed up the process.
4. Then firmly press the false nails onto your varnished nails and hold them in place for a few seconds to promote adhesion.
Note that this method can be enhanced by adding a special base coat or top coat to extend the hold of the false nails. Keep in mind, however, that this method is not as permanent as using professional nail glue.
Dental adhesive to attach false nails
You can also use dental adhesive or denture adhesive cream as a temporary solution for attaching false nails. These products have the advantage of not damaging natural nails:
1. Prepare your nails according to the previous recommendations.
2. Apply a small amount of dental adhesive to the natural nail and spread it evenly with a brush or your fingertip.
3. Hold the false nail in place for a few seconds to allow the product to adhere properly. This method generally provides better hold than nail polish, but is less durable than traditional glue.
Tip for easily removing your false nails: using oil
Whichever method you choose to apply your false nails without traditional glue, it’s important to know how to remove them without damaging your natural nails. Using oil (coconut, sweet almond, or olive) can help you do this gently:
- Coat your fingers with oil and gently massage the base of each false nail to slide the oil between it and your natural nail.
- Let it sit for a few minutes, then remove the false nails by levering them off with an orange stick. Don’t force them if you feel significant resistance; instead, reapply oil and wait a few more minutes.
To preserve the health of your natural nails, give them a break between applying false nails. Also, remember to regularly condition them with a moisturizing oil and apply a protective base coat before applying nail polish or false nails.
In summary, while the methods presented here may not be as durable as applying false nails with traditional glue, there are indeed practical alternatives for applying false nails without glue. Double-sided tape, special stickers, nail polish, and dental adhesive are all solutions worth exploring to meet your occasional needs.
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