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Manicured and well-maintained hands are always a great business card and an easy way to get them is to put on the press-on nails, the new trend that is depopulating.
Press-on nails: hands trend
The press-on nails, or the false nails, are back in the limelight, more trendy than ever.
A simple method to have perfect hands without necessarily having to go to the beautician or nail technician.
On Instagram they are literally depopulating. But what exactly are press-on nails? It is about nails ready to be applied on your own. They are filed, have a very precise shape, painted and decorated and just need to be glued.
There are two different types: those to be applied with one glue (usually supplied with the nails) and those self-adhesive.
The best? Those with which you are best. Generally both they last about a week and they are very simple both to apply and to remove, you just need a little practice.
All that remains is to choose the nail color you prefer and proceed with the application.
How to do
Applying press-on nails is very simple, you just need a little effort, patience and precision.
The first step is to choose the false nails that best suit your style. In fact, there are infinite shapes, from the squared off to the almond shaped ones, from the rounded to the pointed nails. The second step is choose the fantasy for example, for spring 2021, the most popular glazes are nude and pastel colors.
We then move on to the care of your nails. Primarily the cuticles, which must be pushed towards the nail attachment with a stick, without ever being cut.
Secondly, clean and sanitize the nail with acetone to remove any residue of old products and make it smooth. At this point it is time to apply press-on nails: whether they are self-adhesive or with glue, just press about twenty seconds to make them adhere perfectly.
After a week, it will be necessary remove false nails. Then immerse your hands in a bowl with hot water and lift the press-on nails gently with a stick. Nothing could be simpler and faster, but the key word must always be delicacy.