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Long Lasting DIY Press On Nails That Will Look Like The Salon!
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items Everything you need for doing your own nails at home! Nobody will know you didn’t spend hours at the salon! I have placed the products in step by step order.
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Nail Prep
Long Lasting Press On Nails
The Best Glue
Maintenance
Nail Prep
Nail Prep Step 1: Trim your nails ✂️
Step 2: Push back cuticles
Step 3: Buff and File
Step 4: Clean with Alcohol NOT WATER
Step 1 should always be to trim your nails as short as comfortable. This will give the press on nails an overall cleaner look.
Deluxe Nail Clipper - Revlon | Ulta Beauty
Gently clear cuticles for a cleaner look and easier application.
Dual Ended Manicure Cuticle Pusher - ULTA Beauty Collection | Ulta Beauty
Smooth down all the edges of the nail with the cuticle accessory and slightly buff the rest of the nail with the gel remover accessory or exfoliate and buff accessory. This will help the nail have some grip for the press on nails to stick to longer.
E-File Nail Drill - Le Mini Macaron | Ulta Beauty
Never wash your hands at least 2 hours before applying pressure on nails, use an alcohol prep pad instead to clean off any oils or debris.
Manicure Nail Cleanser Prep Pads - Le Mini Macaron | Ulta Beauty
Long Lasting Press On Nails
Step 5: Choose the nails that fit best before glueing anything. Too big will fall off easier and too small will stay on but look ugly.
Static nails are the best long lasting press on nails, they last up 30 days and do not scratch easily! This design goes great with any outfit and such a beautiful neutral color.
Mademoiselle Reusable Pop-On Manicures - Static Nails | Ulta Beauty
Short lengths are more long lasting because there is less chance of the nails catching on something and popping off. This color is the perfect combo of sparkly and neutral!
Pops For Champagne Reusable Pop-On Manicures - Static Nails | Ulta Beauty
Red nails are perfect for the holidays.
Sexy Red Round Reusable Pop-On Manicures - Static Nails | Ulta Beauty
Lavender is my go to color for Spring! More options at the static nails website.
Glazed Lavender Reusable Pop-On Manicures - Static Nails | Ulta Beauty
Kiss nails are a great affordable option in a pinch because you can find them at almost any store. Just know it they do scratch more easily and are thinner and can fall off more often. However they will last a month if you are willing to reapply them...
Dashing Classy Press-On Nails - Kiss | Ulta Beauty
The bare collective is so flattering! One of my favorite options when I need nails ASAP.
Shine Bare but Better Premium Press On Nails - Kiss | Ulta Beauty
Olive and June always has the cutest holiday options. They are a thicker nail that can feel a little heavier and has less flexibility than the rest. However they do still last a long time if applied correctly.
Olive & June Press-On Fake Nails - M Almond - Glitter Spiderwebs - 42ct
A great red set for the holidays! Also it has 42 nails, which means I usually am able to get 2 sets of nails out of this. Depending on the sizes available of course.
Olive & June Press-On Fake Nails - Medium Almond - CV Velvet - 42ct
The Best Glue
Step 6: Brush glue on the fake nail AND on real nail. Use just enough glue but not too much or it will spill out the sides of the nail and look ugly. Make sure to use more glue on the thumb nails because its a bigger area.
Make sure to brush glue on your nail and the press on nail for extra long hold.
Super Strong Nail Glue 8ml NYK1 NailBond
Nail glue is diluted super glue. This super glue with a brush works great for press on nails.
Gorilla Super Glue with Brush & Nozzle
Maintenance
Step 7: Never skip cuticle cream! It will make your nails look moisturized and like it was done at a salon. Also it will prevent nails from cracking and being dry. If you don’t use cuticle cream, your nails will eventually look damaged from using pre...
Cuticle cream is a must! Moisturized cuticle beds will give your press on nails the salon look. Nobody will believe you did it yourself. Also this cuticle cream can also be used directly on the nail to strengthen your nails and prevent cracking and d...
Dermelect Rejuvenail Fortifying Nail Cuticle Treatment Nail Treatment - JCPenney