What Order To Wear Kiss Nails In

We don't have to tell y'all that a polished, scrap-free set of nails can instantly lift your whole mood. Just considering you can't get to your smash artist at the moment doesn't mean yous take to sacrifice a flawless mani—or even attempt to paint your own nails. Press-on nails tin can expertly take the place of a fresh coat of smoothen, and they're easier to glue-on than yous might call up. Nosotros asked celebrity boom creative person and KISS make ambassador Gina Edwards to discover out the dos and don'ts of applying printing-on nails like a professional.

SIZE MATTERS

Not every nail in your kit is the same size. To ensure yous've chosen the right nail, cheque the number on the back of the printing-on; zero is the largest for your thumb and 11 is the smallest for your pinky finger. Merely size isn't the but aspect to consider. "When choosing a press-on, select a style that fits into your everyday lifestyle," explains Edwards. "Factor in shape, length, and nail designs." If you lot're between sizes, Edwards recommends going smaller so the press-on doesn't overlap on your peel.

CLEANSE FIRST

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Just like a classic manicure, prep is a disquisitional step, starting with a thorough cleaning. After pushing back your cuticles to remove excess skin, cleanse the nail with an booze prep pad to ensure there are no oils or dirt on your hands, notes Edwards. This prep helps the press-ons better attach to your nails. Press-on kits similar the ones from print oftentimes include a pad. You can as well press a cotton ball soaked in rubbing booze onto your nails. This crucial pace volition also help to remove any existing shine.

REACH FOR Mucilage

If you're opting for press-ons equally a temporary set up, use the sticky record that comes in the set. To prolong your nails—which typically last five to 10 days according to Edwards—add a touch of glue. "Depending on your nail beds and lifestyle, you tin can sometimes stretch press-ons by x days," she adds.

APPLY AT AN Angle

When applying press-ons, bring the nail right up to your cuticle line and apply at a downward angle. Follow by applying pressure to the center of the nail and pinching at both sides to solidify the adhesive or mucilage.

FILE Terminal

While it may be tempting to file the press-on as soon as information technology hits your natural smash, look until after you've applied the entire set to shape. "E'er profile the nails from the sidewalls to taper them for an even more natural look," says Edwards. "Everyone's nail beds are different and contouring is primal for super natural-looking nails."

REMOVE WITH EASE

"Removing press-on nails is fairly easy to do," ensures the Osculation administrator. "If y'all are applying a press-on with self-agglutinative, it tin can simply be removed with warm water and a picayune oil." If you opted for glue, the removal process changes, but is still straightforward. "Identify an acetone-based remover in a small ceramic or glass dish and soak your nails for 10 minutes, or employ a mucilage remover like Glue Off by Kiss Products," says Edwards.

KEEP OR TOSS

While some nails, such as the impress sets, are single-employ, there are a slew of press-ons that can be reused. If yous're in the market place for a reusable set, try Static Nails, which can easily be popped off and stored away for next use.