They've come a long way since the '90s and early '00s.
Author:Amanda MitchellUpdated:Mar 11, 2020Original:Mar 11, 2020Listen, we all want to seem as though we have our shit together. But I firmly believe in the "fake it 'til you make it" philosophy.
What's more, the new generation of press-on nails is a far cry from their '90s predecessors. With my reliance on brands like Marmalade Nails, Static Nails and Kiss Nails, I'm able to appear convincingly put together, even if I don't always feel that way .
My next step is buffing my nails to prep them. You know when you go to the nail salon to get acrylics and they take what looks to be a grinding tool designed by the cruelest of dentists to your nail beds? You want to do that, but for yourself, and not nearly as violently, of course — that's a one-way trip to Nail Breakageville. But the idea is that you want to create a rough layer for the nail glue to cling to. When I skip this step, the lifespan of my press-ons is cut in half.
My extra special bonus hack? I buy a multipack of press-ons in the length and shape I like and use nail stickers or gels, like the ones from Dashing Diva, to extend the longevity of the press-ons and save myself the from boredom and monotony of wearing the same nail design over and over again. Usually, my press-on manicures last about 10-14 days before I have to reapply them, but I'm also not afraid to press on a pinky nail with glue I carry with me, hidden in my purse.
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