Ever wonder if you really need to put a base coat on fake nails? Well, you are not alone. After all, when creating press on nails, the quality of the nail is going to come down to how you prep the nail. Everywhere you turn you keep hearing about the almighty base coat. So you’ll be surprised to know that, the answer is yes and no, but let me explain.
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This post is about whether you need to put a base coat on fake nails.
Whether you need a base coat on fake nails will depend on your preference and the technique you feel comfortable with while prepping your press on nails.
I personally prep my press on nails using method 1, but there were times in the beginning when I only used method 2. I’ve found that either method works, so it’s just a matter of what you feel comfortable with and what makes sense for you.
Here I’ll show you three methods you can use to prep your press on nails:
Method 1
- Buff
- File tip
- Dust off debris
- Add gel polish
- Add Top coat
Done
Method 2
- Buff nails
- File tip
- Dust off debris
- Add base coat
- Add gel polish
- Add top coat
Done
Method 3
- Buff nail
- Add a primer to nail then let air dry (you can find protein bonds or nail prep dehydrators from Amazon) the primer is originally made to dehydrate the nail bed, but when applying to press on nails it helps your gel polish to go on super smooth and it decreases the amount of hair and lint that gets on the nail.
- Add gel polish
- Add top coat
Done
Overall, if you have issues with your technique in applying the gel polish then you could try method 3 because it may help you with a smoother finish, but I would recommend adding the base coat on top of the primer with this method. It just doesn’t seem that reliable to have such a smooth surface then adding polish directly on top as there’s nothing for the polish to really grab onto. That’s just my opinion though, you should do what works best for you.
Otherwise, I would say method 1. When I first starting creating press on nails I always used method 2, but after some time I started using method 1 as my preferred method. I found that method 1 is a lot faster and still just as efficient in getting the job done. I didn’t need the extra products and the application turns out great every time without any lifting.
Try each method yourself and see which you prefer. Decide which process suits you the best and which products you mind or don’t mind using. I don’t think there is a right or wrong method, but I will say that buffing the nail is an absolute must, no matter which method you choose.
This post is about whether you need to put a base coat on fake nails.
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