Artificial press-on nails are a great way to achieve salon-looking, freshly manicured nails from your home. However, due to a lack of knowledge and technique, some women end up with messy press-on nails that look 100% fake on the first go. But here’s a quick and easy solution for you.  

If you are also tired of the same fake nail issues, let’s go through this guide to explore the top 7 tips to make your nails look like the real deal.  

Wash Your Hands And Push Back Cuticles  

It’s a must, to begin with, a fresh hand and nails. So, wash it properly since you are not applying any lotions or oils to your nails. Additionally, purchase a wood cuticle stick or cuticle pusher and push your cuticles back using these tools.  

Clean your nail surface with alcohol  

Cleaning your nails using alcohol or a nail dehydrator is like using face wash on your face before makeup. Although it’s an optional step, you must do it to remove excess dirt and oils from your nails. 

File and shape  

Use nail filler and shape your natural nails effort you use press-on. Keeping your natural nails smaller is recommended for a natural look and long-lasting finish. Additionally, buffing your nail bed provides the nail glue or press-on nails with a coarse surface.  

Match your nail size with the false nails 

Select a press-on nail from Nail Tips and carefully match it with your real nail size from 0 to 9. In case your nails and nail beds are tiny, go for smaller numbers, and if you have big nails, pick more significant nail numbers. The more the size will match your actual nail size, the more it will look real and natural.  

Apply a small drop of glue on your natural nail as well as the press-on  

Make sure to use as little glue as possible since the Artificial Nail Tips glue is powerful and sticky. Apply the glue on your nails and the press-on nails and let them dry for a few seconds. Using too much glue can give your nails a weird look.  

Press and hold  

Now, carefully press the Nail Tips Nail Stick-on on your actual nails and hold it for at least a minute or a half. In this way, it will stick securely on your nails, giving them a more natural finish.  

Wash your hands 

You are done! Now wash your hands and apply a generous amount of hand cream to give your hands a smoother finish.  

Conclusion  

So, if you follow the seven step-by-step tips mentioned above, your press-on nails will look like your actual nails. Additionally, they will last you longer, and choosing the right color and size will bring you many compliments!  

This article summarizes the top seven tips to make your fake nails look like the real deal.  

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