False nails: the secret is in the application

Maintaining the beauty of hands and nails is often still a challenge for many women. Some can't grow their nails or don't have the patience to do their nails every week with a manicure. One option for those who want beautiful fingers without much work are false nails.

The cosmetics market has been updating each year, conducting studies, research and bringing more efficient products to its customers.

And with false nails is no different, nowadays there are models of various sizes to fit the different hands of each woman and models of false nails that come already painted or decorated, ie just apply.


But the beauty and naturalness of false nails depends precisely on the application on natural nails. If placed correctly, they will not only look good, but can last up to 15 days in your hands.

Check out the complete step-by-step to put your false nails:

  • First you must polish your natural nail to remove any residue it contains;
  • Then wipe with 70% alcohol to ensure complete cleaning and good glue application;
  • Done it you can try the nails? without using the glue for now? to choose the model that fits best on each finger;
  • Chosen nails, glue on your natural nail. Pay attention to the amount, do not use more than two drops and never use any type of permanent glue to apply the false nail;
  • Carefully fix the false nail over your natural nail. Lightly push the nail closer to the cuticle, this will ensure natural application, and hold for 15 seconds on average;
  • After that use product-specific pliers and sandpaper to adapt the length and shape of the false nails.

According to Fingrs trade supervisor, manufacturers of false nails and accessories, Ana Luiza Guimarães, to ensure lasting false nails one should be aware of the application of the product. • We are careful not to get air bubbles between the natural nail and the dummy. The ideal amount of glue is another important factor for them to last the desired time ?, explains.


Once you have enjoyed the look and the wear time is over, you should remove your nails with specific products for it. Another solution is to soak your hands in warm water to soften the glue. Clean your nails as in the application process, with sandpaper and 70% alcohol.

If you want to reapply the false nails, allow yourself 24 hours without any product on the natural nails, letting them breathe.

Other types of false nails are also available on the market, such as gel or porcelain nails, but for these applications you need to hire a professional.

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