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Nowadays people are opting for salon ready nails. However, if youu2019re looking for an alternative, we got you covered with nail art stickers. Nail art stickers are perfect
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Your Quick Guide To Nail Art Stickers Nowadays people are opting for salon ready nails. However, if you’re looking for an alternative, we got you covered with nail art stickers. Nail art stickers are perfect for those who just invest their time in nail salons. Thanks to this beauty trend, you can give your nails a professional nail art designs and patterns at home. Since nail stickers come with their own rulebook, it’s important for you to go through this guide before you test drive the trend.
WHAT ARE NAIL STICKERS? • Nail stickers, aka, nail polish strips, are simply stickers with an adhesive layer on one side and a fancy design on the other. Nail stickers are available in pre-cut sizes. But you can also find them as smaller stickers that can be used to accent a regular manicure. • Of course, nail art stickers aren’t only reserved for cool designs. These allow you to skip the mess and dry time.
ARE NAIL STICKERS SAFE? • It’s very obvious to get the question that are nail stickers safe? The answer to your question is a no! Nail stickers can peel off without damaging your nails. • HOW MUCH DO NAIL STICKERS COST? • If you’re searching for a budget-friendly manicure, nail stickers are just the ticket! Nail art sticker cost between Rs.99/- to Rs.299/-. • HOW LONG DO NAIL STICKERS LAST? • Now that we have the basics on nail stickers out of the way, it’s time to explore how long nail art stickers last. When applied to your nails correctly, you can expect nail stickers to last up to two weeks. Keep in mind, the more precise your application technique, the longer your nail stickers will last.
HOW DO YOU APPLY NAIL STICKERS? • Grab your set of nail stickers and follow our step-by-step tutorial to master the trend. • STEP #1: CLEAN YOUR OLD NAILPOLISH • Before you can apply your nail stickers, you’ll need to make sure that your natural nails are nice and clean. Remove your old nailpolish. • STEP #2: FILE YOUR NAILS • The aim is for your nail stickers should look natural. So, it’s essential to file and shape your nails first. Trim your nails. Follow up with a nail file to shape your nails for a nice and smooth finish. • STEP #3: CLEAN YOUR NAILS • Place your hands in warm water for a few minutes to give your nails soak. Pick up a stick and push your cuticles out of the way for a fresh look.
STEP #4: SELECT YOUR NAIL STICKERS • Once your nails are dry, it’s time to whip out your nail stickers! Each set of nail stickers comes on a transparent sheet with different nail shapes and sizes. You can make sure you select the right size by placing the sheet over your nails. Once you have your stickers picked out, it’s time for some sticking action! • STEP #5: PEEL YOUR NAIL STICKERS • How do you get nail stickers off the sheets? You should be able to remove the strip from its backing with just your fingers, but this may give you some trouble if your nails are extra-long or the stickers are super sticky. If that’s the case, pick them up with a pair of tweezers. • STEP #6: APPLY YOUR NAIL STICKERS • Gently place the sticker on nail. Smooth it down against your nail from the cuticle to the tip of the nail. • STEP #7: FILE AWAY THE EXCESS • If you find that you have a bit of extra polish strip hanging off your nails simply use a nail file to smooth away the excess for a clean finish. Repeat until you have a full set of nail stickers on your nails!
BONUS STEP: ADD A CLEAR TOP COAT • Want to give your nail stickers a shiny finish? Apply a top coat to your nails for a glossy effect. • HOW TO REMOVE NAIL STICKERS • Once your nail stickers start to lift at the edges, it’s time to remove them. Below, find three ways to get the job done. • PEEL AND GO • If your nail stickers have been in place for at least two weeks, they will probably peel off with ease when the time comes. Peel the stickers off from the corner, and you’ll be all set in just 1 peel. • ACETONE SOAK • A great way to remove stubborn nail polish stickers is with an acetone soak. Pour acetone into a small bowl, place your fingers in the bowl, and let your nails soak for 10 minutes. • HOT WATER SOAK • Try not to remove your nail stickers with acetone, but if still you’re having trouble for removal? All you need to do is fill a small bowl with warm water and add a few drops of dishwashing soap. Place your hands in the bowl and allow your nails to soak for 20 minutes. Once the nail stickers are loose, you can gently peel them off.