HOW TO MAKE YOUR PRESS ON NAILS LAST LONG
Press-ons are becoming more and more popular because they involve less maintenance, cost less, and saves you time from going to the nail salon. With press ons, you do not have to sacrifice quality because there are luxury press-ons that give you that salon quality.
People are usually hesitant to try press-ons because they believe that press-ons are cheap and do not last long. However, this is not the case; your nails can last from 7- 21 days, and here's how you can get your press-ons to last long.
STEP 1: HAVE YOU CORRECTLY SIZED YOUR NAILS?
Sizing is critical. Incorrectly sizing your nails can cause many issues.
If the press on nail is too big, the nail will not adhere to your nails properly and look unnatural.
If the press on nail is too small, the nail will prematurely lift or pop-off.
Maybe your press-on nails are between sizes, and you can't find the exact size; your best option is to file the nail that is slightly bigger, file around the nail edges to fit your exact nail bed.
STEP 2: NAIL PREP IS IMPORTANT
When you skip proper nail prep, it will cause early lifting.
Here is how you can prep your nails properly to ensure no premature lifting.
- First, trim your nails. Do not cut your cuticles; your cuticles are essential in protecting your natural nails and the skin around the nails from bacteria and dirt that can cause infections.You can push back your cuticles.
- File and Buff your nails.Allows for the nail glue to adhere better.
- Use an alcohol wipe to clean your natural nails; this step ensures that any dust, oil, or dirt is removed. In addition, having clean nail beds allows the glue to adhere to your nails properly.
STEP 3: THE AMOUNT OF GLUE MATTERS ( USING TOO MUCH OR TOO LITTLE GLUE)
Use one drop of glue at the center of your nail, take your press-on nails at a 45-degree angle, start from the bottom of your nails, and firmly hold down for at least 10-15 seconds to allow proper seal. At the same time, apply pressure, rotating pressure to ensure no bubbles and correctly sealed down.
Avoid using too much glue; it can get onto your skin, leading to premature lifting and poor seal.
When Using too little glue, it does not allow for the nail to properly stick to your nails which will also cause premature lifting.
STEP 4: BONUS TIP| AFTER CARE
After applying your press ons, do not wash your hands for at least 2 hours to allow the glue to dry and seal. Also, the water does not seep through while the glue is drying.
Having cute nails is nice and all, but it is essential to maintain healthy nails and have them look pretty. The use of cuticle oil and hand lotion gives moisture to your nail beds to promote healthy nails.
HERE IS AN AFTERCARE BUNDLE OF EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KEEP YOUR NAIL BEDS MOISTURIZED.
To ensure you get the most wear out of your press-on nails, stop using your nails to open cans, jars, etc. Using your nails like this can cause your nails to break because it weakens the glue's hold.
Wear gloves while washing dishes to ensure your press-on nails last long because warm or hot water can cause your press-on nails to swell and pop off.
Now you can rock some press-on nails that last long. Are you looking for durable, long-lasting professional-looking press-on nails?
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