Since false nails are becoming more and more popular, we thought it would be important for you to know all of the ins and outs on how to apply and remove your fake nails. We also went over the top three false nails brands we stock so you know which ones to go for if ever in doubt. We do stock a wide range of products…
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1. Which false nails are best?
All false nails help you achieve a new manicure instantly. Whatever brand you choose, the effect will be pretty much the same: a brand-new set of nails achieved in a matter of minutes. So with that being said, how do you know which ones are the best? Well, that depends entirely on how long you want to wear your false nails, what nail designs you enjoy most and what your lifestyle is like too.
Top Three Best False Nails Brands:
- Kiara Sky
- Elegant Touch
- Kiss Nails
Kiara Sky Xpress Pro Acrylic Press On False Nails
If you are looking for long wear and trendy nail designs, Kiara Sky’s got you covered! The fake nails use an amazing new nail design made with 100% acrylic. Break-proof, chip-proof, life-proof! The Kiara Sky Xpress Pro Nails offer you the best wear overall and thanks to their innovative design, they can be applied in three different ways!
Whether you choose nail glue tabs, false nail adhesives or acrylic powder, it’s up to you! Yes, you can even apply them with acrylic powder. Because the nails are made from acrylic, when you apply a bead of powder under the nail, the acrylic powder will bond to both your natural nail and the Kiara Sky Xpress Pro Nail, creating a long wear which lasts up to 3 weeks!
With the Kiara Sky Xpress Pro Nails, you can do anything and still have your nails looking straight out of a nail salon at all times. They are durable and resistant so you can be sure that they will not lift from your nail plate, regardless of your lifestyle. You can even go to the gym peacefully without facing to worry your nails will fall off!
Elegant Touch Fake Nails
Elegant Touch is pretty much a staple brand for false nails. With over 40 years of experience designing fake nail designs and improving their false nails, Elegant Touch offers you nail designs for every occasion. Short nails, long nails, fun nails, simple nails, whatever nail design you want, with Elegant Touch you are sure to find the best nail design to suit your needs.
Elegant Touch keeps up with new nail trends to offer you the best fake nail designs. With Elegant Touch false nails, you can have a brand-new manicure which lasts for up to 10 days in minutes! Not only do they use high-quality materials to make their false nails, but they also have some of the best nail glues.
The Elegant Touch Adhesive Tabs and Strong Hold Nail Glue are some of our bestsellers and a staple in our Elegant Touch collection. So, with chip-proof, glossy false nails and premium quality nail glues, you will be pretty much unstoppable! Plus, they are affordable too! To explore our Elegant Touch range, click here.
Kiss Fake Nails
Kiss is one of the newer brands we have added to our website, but has become a bestseller since! There must be a reason why people love Kiss nails so much, right?
Well, more than just one reason! They offer a long wear, different types of false nails and some of the trendiest designs too! Whether you want long-wearing acrylic false nails or a fun, new manicure for a night out but still want your nails back to normal for the following day, with Kiss fake nails, the choice is yours!
The Kiss Gel Fantasy nails were designed to replicate a gel manicure and offer you that glossy gel shine without the long trip to the salon. When going to get your gel nails done, you could be in there for up to 2 hours, whereas, with the Kiss Gel Fantasy false nails, you can have the same effect in less than 20 minutes! Simply prep your nails, glue and apply! As easy as that, you can have a new manicure which lasts up to 7 days without lifting or chipping!
2. How to apply false nails?
Applying your false nails appropriately can really be a lifesaver. To ensure long wear, you must also make sure that you apply your fake nails correctly. Depending on how long you want to wear your nails for, you should choose your nail glue option accordingly. For example, if you want to wear your false nails temporarily, for two or three days only, you can use nail adhesive tabs. They are easier to remove and apply than normal nail glue and offer a much shorter wear than normal nail glues.
Elegant Touch offers some of the bestselling adhesive tabs. Ping-free and curved to suit the shape of the nails. To shop, click here!
However, if you want the longest possible wear, you should opt for a nail adhesive. The nail glues and specially made to bond the false nails to the natural nails and offer a long, lift-free wear. So, if you are a false nail addict, nail glue will be your best friend!
Can false nails damage natural nails?
False nails can damage your natural nails if they are not applied and removed correctly. If you file your natural nails too much before you apply the false nails, you can risk damaging them. Or if you apply too much nail glue, you risk flooding the cuticle which is uncomfortable and can cause irritation too!
However, if you apply and remove your false nails with care and gentleness, there is no reason why they should be damaged by the application of fake nails.
Can fake nails be reused?
Yes! If you haven’t chipped or broken any, we don’t see you couldn’t wear your favourite false nails again! Through, reuse is only recommended if you have used adhesive tabs to apply your nails. When using nail glue tabs, you can simply remove the tab from the inside of the nail and apply a new one before reapplying the false nails to your natural nails.
3. How to remove false nails?
Removing your false nails at home is a simple and easy process which doesn’t take longer than 20 minutes. So when you are ready for a new set of nails, simply follow these simple steps to remove your nails.
How to remove false nails with acetone?
When you apply your false nails with strong nail glues, the easiest way to remove them is by using acetone. Similar to a soaking-off process for gel nails or an acrylic manicure, removing your false nails with acetone requires you to have a manicure bowl and some gel polish remover.
Strictly Professional offer a high-quality shell manicure bowl you can use to remove your false nails. The shell shape of the bowl reduces the amount of acetone you would use and helps you remove your nails easier. To shop, click here.
Now that you have chosen your manicure bowl, simply pour enough acetone into the bowl to cover your nails completely. Allow the acetone to soak off the bond of the glue for 10-20 minutes. Then, using a manicure stick, lift the false nails from the nail plate. When all of the nail glue residue and false nails have been removed from the nail plate, thoroughly wash your hands and apply cuticle oil to rehydrate the nails and cuticles.
How to remove fake nails without acetone?
The easiest way to remove your false nails without acetone is to soak them in warm soapy water. This loosens the grip of the nail glue and helps you lift the false nails from the nail plate easier and without any damage.
But you can make it fun! Instead of soaking your hands in a manicure bowl with warm water and a bit of soap, you can take a warm bubble bath or a long shower! Why not get one of our Spongelle body buffers? They have amazing, long-lasting scents which create an entire spa experience in your bathroom and they hydrate your skin too! To shop, click here!
Once the nails have soaked for 20 minutes, you can use a manicure stick to gently lift the false nails from the nail plate. Make sure there is no glue residue on the nails. But if there is, simply remove it with a little bit of nail polish remover.
This method is also perfect for removing false nails applied with adhesive tabs.
How to remove fake nail glue?
Sometimes, you can get a bit of nail glue on your skin. And if you are not careful enough, you can glue your fingers together (definitely haven’t done this before…). But don’t worry, the easiest and most simple way to remove false nail glue from your skin is with acetone! Now, you have to be careful with this process, you don’t want to accidentally get it on your nails too and remove the bond between the glue and your natural nails.
Put a little bit of acetone on a cotton pad or a cotton swab and remove the nail glue from your skin. Remember to also wash your hand after, you don’t want to leave the acetone on your skin.
Well? Are you confident about how to apply and remove false nails now?
We hope we were able to help you understand more about false nails! We have answered all the questions we thought you might have, but if you have more, don’t hesitate to let us know! We’ll do our best to answer them.
But if you didn’t get anything else from this blog, remember this: prep, glue, apply! Simple as that!
