Are you someone who wants to dramatically change the way your hands look without having to spend on expensive manicures? Yes, with fake nails it is possible to get that manicured look in minutes. These glue on nails are available in a variety of colors and designs. Particularly popular are the matte press on nails. Perhaps it is because of the fact that matte finish goes well along with literally any colored attire that you may be wearing. Here are a few tips that you need to follow when using press on nails.

Tip#1

The first that you need to make sure before you start shopping around for these press on nails is to measure the size of your nails. If you are confident enough to do it on your own, then it is fine. If not, you could always seek out the help of a friend. You can also ask the local salon or beautician that you frequent regularly for help too. Another way would be to visit any of the stores selling these nails and try out a few sample packs, which they usually keep in order to help with finding the right size.

Tip#2

While there are specialized glues available for sticking on these nails, these days there are specially made adhesive tapes too that are available. The advantage that adhesive tapes offer is that with them your artificial nails would stay on longer. With glues they would last at the most for a day, whereas with these double-sided adhesive tapes chances are that they will last for at least a couple of days. Most of the celebs are known to use these fashion tapes.

Tip#3

It is always preferable to apply a thick layer of base coat on your real nails before you use press on nails on them. A base coat will be useful in protecting your real nails. Even if you have glued on the fake nails and when removing them, thanks to the thick layer of the coating, you need not worry about your real nails coming off. The same is the case with the fashion tapes too. When removing these tapes, you need not worry about any damage to your real nails because the thick layer of coating would be protecting them.

Tip#4

It is important that your nails are a bit dehydrated before you apply any kind of glue or adhesive on them. Any traces of lotions or any other nail paint needs to be completely removed for otherwise glues and adhesives won’t stick on. The best way to ensure a proper grip for the adhesives is to us a nail polish remover and clean your real nails.

Tip#5

The best way to remove the false nails is to apply a bit of cuticle oil. Apply a few drops of the oil under the false nails and wait for a few minutes. It will loosen the adhesives and you can remove the matte press on nails without damaging your real nail.