As I continue on my nail journey of trying to achieve beautifully healthy long nails, I've found that applying false nails is helpful with growing them out. Since the nail is completely covered, the free edges are not exposed which in turn will allow the nail to grow out. As long as you properly remove the nail when you are ready to take them off, this method is perfectly safe and non damaging. 

In this tutorial I used these pretty almond shaped full cover nails I purchased on Amazon. You can find these kind of nails everywhere these days like these from Walmart.

You don't need a lot of money or acrylic or gel if you don't want to use those applications. All you need is some really good quality nail glue and some full cover artificial nails. The ones I purchased also come in natural or white just in case you didn't want to use the clear ones like I have. I like the clear ones though because I can see my nails underneath and I can actually keep track of the growth! 

Today I've put together a simple and straight forward little tutorial with some tips and all the things you will need to get it going!

Once you have everything you need and you have filed your own nails to match the artificial ones, look through and size the nails to fit the shape of your own nails. Take your time to make sure the fake nails will fit over your entire nail and fit the shape of your natural cuticle. If you find that a nail is too large but the smaller size is too small, you can just gently file the sides of the nail you want to use to the shape that will fit you perfectly.

Your end goal for this application is that you want the nails to look as natural as possible so if the nails are too big or small for your own nail then the outcome will be awkward looking and just not what you want.  Nobody wants to be walking around with a DIY manicure that LOOKS DIY with ratchet ass nails! Just because you're doing them yourself, doesnt mean it has to look that way...got it? 

Using a medium grit file, gently scrape the inside of the nail as you see me doing here. I have read and watched other tutorials where for this step people usually recommend that you buff the natural nail to create a textured surface but I never buff my own nails since buffing removes the top layers of the nail plate and eventually weakens the nail. Since my nails are already pretty thin and weak I have learned never to do this step on my nails. 

However, lightly scraping the the underside of the artificial nail with the edge of the file creates a textured surface for the glue to adhere to and help create more of a lasting bond between the nail and your natural nail. Gently do this for each of the nails and make sure to remove any dust that may accumulate when you file the fake nails.

I recommend when applying the glue to the nails, apply a small amount to your nail then add a little to the fake nail. Once you touch the nail to your natural nail, work quickly to straighten it and get as close too the cuticle as possible without touching it. Hold the nail in place for a few seconds while applying pressure to the sides of the nail. Quickly clean up any excess glue on your skin with a qtip soaked in non acetone nail polish remover.  

In this image I have applied all the nails, looks good so far right? I tried my hardest to keep from having any air bubbles but sometimes it is unavoidable and also, I'm not a pro ok. This is how I apply my artificial nails.

So step 3 is shaping your nails to whatever shape you want. I personally like Ballerina, Coffin, Almond, and Stiletto shapes though I don't like Stiletto nails that are too sharp or long.  Here are some examples of nail shapes. You can find out more about shaping your nails here.

Having my nails as this length is practical for me, super long nails are not for this chick but whatever lenth you like is up to you. They're definitely not perfect but they look good to me and last me a super long time compared to the type of glue on nails that come polished. They always pop off me so quickly!

Now your nails are ready for polish or whatever you want to put on them. The cover image for this post shows the nails filed into a coffin shape and I think they look pretty natural under polish. I personally like to using my DIY Clear Peel Off Base coat to prevent the nails from staining and provide easy removal of the polish since nail polish remover will degrade the nails and make for a shorter wear time. With proper care, your new set of glue on nails can last 2-3 weeks given you don't use acetone or any harsh chemicals. That's MY personal experience so don't go on a cleaning spree or washing dishes without gloves and complain to me that your nails fell off lol.

Let me know if you found this tutorial helpful!!

XOXO

Just as the title suggests, this is a small compilation of manicures that I have made some of which I haven't shared on Social yet for some unknown reason. I feel bad because I didn't keep track of the products I used for each one but let's just appreciate the colors and the prettiness!

I think I didn't post some of these on Instagram because I didn't think they were good enough, I still lack the confidence to share my shitty artwork but I'm still learning as I go and I hope some of you can relate to my failures. 

Which one do you like the best?  Is there even anyone out there? 👂

XOXO

I know that in the nail polish community there is a name for those who LOVE holographic anything but nail polish especially. Now what term is there for those of us who just LOVE glitter polishes. I mean, don't get me wrong, I can proudly say that I'm a HOLOSEXUAL but WTF do I call myself if I love glitter just as much??

GLITTERSEXUAL? GLITTEROBSESSED? TERMINALLYGLITTERFIED? Like I have no clue but whenever I do see, touch, taste (just kidding) most glitter polishes I want to die and have tiny orgasms.. is that wrong to do do do? I usually include an accent nail with some sort of glitter polsih in most of my manicures and it kills me just a little bit inside when I don't. 

Now I KNOW I CAN'T POSSIBLY BE THE ONLY ONE! AM I?

I tell you, there's nothing better than a whole bunch of Neutrals of different hues. I LOVE IT! Of course adding some neons in the mix would make it like the 4th of July in my book. These manicures are full of Plumbs and Creams and Mauves and Berries and erotic eye candy lol. 

Am I weird?

This manicure is all kinds of LIFE to me. I mean sure the design is super basic but its just the combination of the negative space, the shininess of the glitter on the pinky and the black over pink that really just make me want to wear these colors ALL THE TIME!! But I know that would be super boring to you guys so I won't do it.

Ugh my poor little nails. I swear like right before I acutally started taking pics of my manicures, my nails were a decent lenth and then BOOM they just all broke off in one way or another. Hopefully they will grow out and be super pretty unicorns and fucking mermaids cuz yeah... sorry for that outburst lol.

Admittedly this mani is a bit sloppy at the lines and I should've cleaned it up before sharing it but hindsight is always 20/20 right? Ladies, please don't be lazy like I was and clean up those lines! Sharp, crisp lines are essential for a negative space I still love the color combination of the almost neon green with the cool tone of the gray color. Neons & Neutrals, I'm all about that life lol, it's so pretty! 

What's your favorite Neon & Neutral combo?

Products used: 

  

Nail-Aid ~ base coat with Keratin 

Wet N Wild ~ New Year's Kiss 
Revlon ~ Timeless

Five Below Fresh Paint ~ HoneyDew 

Sally Hansen ~ Lock it Down top coat

XOXO 

The first two images are of Chunky Silver glitter by Kleancolor with this beautiful topper by Essie Polish. The last two pics have a layer of #DIY sheer black on top. So sparkly though I personally liked it better without the black over it. Maybe I'll use this sheer black in another mani soon because it is also really pretty 🤓💓. 

If anyone wants to know how to make some of your very own sheer or jelly polishes, let me know and I'll make a video on it!

So many glitters and jellies went into the making of this mani... whew the fumes were crazy in my room that day. I tried to use markers for a rainbow mani but ewwww it didnt work. So then I used whatever jelly polishes I could find, some of which were DIY and I got this. 

Still not super happy with it but I'm still learning and practice makes perfect. That saying really is true. I feel like my nail art and photography skills have improved little by little with each manicure I create so that's my motivation for my next designs! This manicure is perfect for Pride Month!

What motivates you to do your manicure nail art? I would love to hear from you! 

Why is it so hard to find information about glue on nails that are not those temporary nails that pop off two seconds after you put them on?? I've been trying to grow out my natural nails and don't like acrylic and I don't know a thing about DIY gel nails and no, I don't go to the nail salon either. I am not about that life. If I can't do my own nails, they'll just stay have to stay shitty lol. No offence to salon workers or whatever but I just won't/can't shell out $40+ for something I can do at home. What's a girl to do though? 

Well what I did was get a stack of 600+ clear nails from Amazon. The thing is that you cannot use acetone fake nails because they literally melt. I was using non-acetone polish remover but it just takes so long sooooo... long story short, these glue on nails last even longer since I've using this peel off base coat! I apply them with normal nail glue or a DIY nail glue that I created too (I'll share more about that soon). I have several that I like which are Kiss Powerflex Precision and the brand's Brush on glue. The nails last a super long time using both the glue and the peel off base. Thus giving my poor brittle natural nails a chance to grow out. I linked the products to Amazon but you can find these at any walmart or drug store.

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This manicure is perfect for summer with all the neon goodness happening here! Funky Fingers polish Pep Rally is one of the best confetti types of glitter, I love its vibrancy and variety of shapes and color in a clear base. If you can get your hands on this polish, get it from Five Below!

Products used:

Funky Fingers ~ Kingston, Pep rally

Wet N Wild ~ Cherry Blossom on Top 

Sally Hansen ~ Miracle Cure base, Lock it down top coat 🌸

This Rose Gold manicure did such a great job of raising my spirits during this time. I deal with a lot of stress in my life and doing my nails has become very therapeutic for me. I usually play music and gather all my tools around me when I sit to do another mani. Lately I've been doing my nails 3-4 times a week from just 2 times. It gives me something to do when my anxiety levels are elevated which seems more than not. Let me know if you can relate!

With this manicure, I was so annoyed with the matte top coat I used. It didn't dry properly and I ended up denting my middle finger nail but you probably can notice how ugly it looked in person lol, although I really loved the color combination.

Brrrrrr... It's so cold just looking at this color combo, I need a sweater! I don't know where you are from but here in Florida it is always warm even in the "Winter".  I didn't know this would turn out looking so winterish when I started the design. Do you guys ever just wing it when you sit down for a mani or do you plan it out beforehand? I sometimes do plan out my designs in my head and on paper but sometimes I just grab some polishes and create as I go. 

Those are my favorite types of designs because they feel so organic and meant to be. Is that too philosophical? Lol... sorry but I just like the idea that there are Gods who set things in motion and make things happen when you sit down to do your nails. What do you think? Am I just crazy?

Products used:  

Funky Fingers ~ Winter is coming, Moonstone 

Kiss ~ Gel Strong French White 

Nail-Aid ~ Keratin base coat

PRO-FX ~ Supreme Gel

XOXO

I remarked on my Instagram post for this mani that I really liked the packaging for this line of Revlon scented nail polishes. Apparently they were a Limited Edition thing so if you didnt get any of them you can probaby find some on eBay or Amazon. 

I happened to grab up these badboys at Dollar Tree so yeah, they were only a dollar... $1!! I got this really pretty peachy color, a metallic blue and a metallic green one as well.

OMG YOU GUYS!!

Ok, I finally shot and edited a video... it was a pain at first but I finally got the hang of it. My very first video. I am going to TRY to create more content to help grow my little corner of the world. I'm just glad to have an outlet for my creativity and curiosity for learning more and more about many things.
 
Fail Timestamps:

Ghetto Stamper Rig Fail #1: 0:34
Ghetto Stamper Rig Fail #2: 0:45
Clear Stamper Fail Begins: 1:10
Marshmellow Fail: 2:42
Showing Stampers Used: 2:55
So for the "Ghetto Stamper Rig Fail", if you notice, I have a lego piece jammed in underneath the stamper head inside the holder and that's because even I really like that stamper, the head always seems to sink in and then comes out. So to fix it, I tried to Macgyver it so that the Leggo block hold the stamper head and it doesn't sink inside. BUT even though I got the stamper to work, it still falls out of the holder. I don't know what to do about it so if anyone has any tips or suggestions, I'd really appreciate it!

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This is the angelic counterpart to the Black version of my French mani look I posted previously. I just love the look of lace with anything, it is just so classy which is what this look feels like to me. 

Once again I used stickers from Born Pretty Store, I just love that site because of their prices and their prompt service. Honestly, I don't rep a store or anything I mention because of anything other than the fact that I stand behind my opinion. If you love this mani as much as I do, let me know!!

This is my take on a French mani using lace stickers from Born Pretty Store! I loved this manicure though I wasn't really happy about how Orly's Granite looked so different on a bare nail vs the how it looked over black on my Index finger. Other than that, I was super impressed with how the sitckers applied and how easy they were to work with. 

What do you think?