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We got the nail salon at HOMEEEE BABYYY 😆💅🏾| DIY Press-On Nails at Home
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items Hello to all my DIY maintenance baddies😆💕!! Bring the nail salon home with this step-by-step DIY press on nail routine💅🏾! Learn how to prep your nails, apply press ons, finish with top coats and care for your manicure so it last longer. This guid...
Sections
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Nail Preparation
Press On Nails Application
Salon Finishing Touches
Removal & Aftercare
Nail Preparation
Start with clean, shaped, and prepped nails to make your press-on nails stick better and last longer.
Step 1: Nail File & Cuticle Care. Gently push back your cuticles and trim excess skin, soaking your nails in warm water first to soften them. Proper prep helps press-ons sit flat, adhere better, and last longer. Check out the video for a quick de...
Cuticle Trimmer Tools
Step 2: Nail Buffing. Lightly buffing your nails to creates a slightly roughened surface that allows the glue to adhere and helps press-ons to grip better. When I first started using this tool, I used to over-buff and it left some ridges in my natura...
Electric Nail Buffer
Step 3: Nail Dehydrator/ Rubbing Alcohol. This step makes a huge difference in how long my press-ons last, since your nails naturally produce oils. I wipe each nail with rubbing alcohol or a nail dehydrator to remove any excess residue left behind fr...
Nail Dehydrator
Press On Nails Application
Step by step guidance for applying press on nails perfectly, so they look professional at home.
Step 4 : Size Press-On Nails. Choosing the right size for each nail is key. I've learned slightly larger is better than too small to prevent the nails from popping off. I also lightly buff the inside of each press-on to give the glue a rigid surface ...
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Step 5: Glue Press on Nails. I apply a thin layer of nail glue to both my natural nail and the press on. Then I press for 5-10 seconds to secure. Pressing firmly helps the glue set and prevents air bubbles. Start from applying pressure from the bott...
Nail Glue
Step 6: Use Chip Clips to Secure Press Ons. A recent hack I've started using is placing clips over each press-on nail for 10-15 seconds to hold the glue in place. I do this whenever I get tired of pressing each press-on nail individually but still wa...
Press-On Hack
Step 7: Press-On Application Technique. If you don't like the pressure of clips on your fingers you can do it the original way. I use a gentle rocking motion when pressing down each nail, starting at the cuticle and moving toward the tip. I also make...
Press-Application Technique
Salon Finishing Touches
Seal, protect, and maintain your manicure for long-lasting and salon quality nails.
Step 8: I just started using a base coat over my press-on nails because it makes a HUGE difference in how long the builder gel and top coat lasts. When I doing press-ons without the base coat and only using top coat, the top coat chipped every time! ...
Apply Base Coat
Step 9: Builder gel is a sticky liquid, but it really protects the polish on your press-ons from chipping or scratching. Before I started using builder gel, my nail designs would start chipping away after a week. I apply a thin, even layer over each ...
Apply Builder Gel
Step 10: I finish my manicure with a top coat to seal everything in and add shine. In the past I've skipped this step and my nails looked dull. I apply an even layer over each press-on nail, making sure to cap the edges to protect the tips of the nai...
Apply Top Coat
Step 8-10: Curing under a UV lamp after each layer is a step I never skip. I cure once after the base coat, again after the builder gel, and then one final time after the top coat. Curing between each layer sets each coat, helps every layer bond prop...
JODSONE UV LED Nail Lamp with Sensor & Timers
Step 11: This step is totally optional, but it makes a little difference in how finished your nails look. I apply a small amount of cuticle oil around each nail to hydrate the cuticles and add shine. When I skip this step, my manicure looks a little ...
Cuticle Oil
Final Product: Salon-Quality Nails!!!
Finished Product!!
Removal & Aftercare
Remove press-ons safely and keep your natural nails healthy and strong.
Step 11: Remove Press-On Nails Safely. I start by soaking my nails in warm water with a little soap and oil to loose the glue. After soaking for about 10-15 minutes, I use press-on nail glue remover around the edges and a cuticle pusher to gently lif...
Glamnetic Odorless Press On Nail Remover Serum 30ml
Step 12: After removing my press-ons, I apply a nail strengthener to help repair and protect my natural nails. I recently started doing this after each removal and my nails feel much stronger. This step keeps my nails healthy so they're ready for the...
Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Clear Strengthener
Step 13: Although we are focusing on our nails, we still need to keep our cuticles and hands moisturized. I apply cuticle oil first, then follow with lotion to lock in moisture. Jergens is my favorite brand because it gives immediate relief when my h...
Jergens Ultra Healing Dry Skin Lotion, 3 oz, 3 Pack