The trend colors of summer!
If you're short on ideas, here's a small list to guide you in choosing your colors while staying on-trend.
Solid colors!
1. Yellow, orange, or coral!
Warm colors like the sun! While they might seem extravagant in winter, they are ideal to wear in summer. Indeed, they complement the brilliance of the sun and the beauty of golden sand.
2. Pink and its shades!
A feminine color that adapts to all seasons and all skin tones. Since it's summer, dare to go flashy!
3. Turquoise blue
A dazzling blue reminiscent of waves, iodine, and travel dreams on tropical beaches!
4. Menthol green
For an ultra-refreshing touch in this stifling heat!
Patterns and embellishments!
1. Multicolored!
Instead of sticking to just one color, try mixing! Pink, orange, and yellow will go very well together with a hint of pastel green or blue, for example! One color for each nail or gradients across the entire nail. The choice is yours!
2. Arabesque patterns!
If floral nail art is ideal for spring, arabesque nail art is perfect for summer. Provided it's painted meticulously, the delicate curves of arabesques evoke the exotic warmth of oriental countries!
3. Golden glitter!
Timeless, glitter can be worn in spring, autumn, winter, and summer. In summer, opt for golden glitter. They will offer a more dazzling look than silver and their shades will harmonize better with the warm colors typical of July/August.
3. Geometric patterns
Chic yet understated!
How to apply fake nails?
Have you decided to start your manicure sessions completely independently? Provided you have at least suitable material, applying fake nails is really not complicated.
The first step to follow is to prepare your nails. Wash and disinfect them with an alcohol-based hand sanitizer, for example. Once clean, push back your cuticles using a boxwood stick or other suitable tools. Polish them with a buffer to make the surface even.
For pre-decorated or transparent fake nails without using UV gel or semi-permanent polish, simply use the appropriate glue found in your kit.
Place a small dot of glue on your natural nail and a dot inside the artificial nail. Immediately position the artificial nail on the base of the natural nail. Once perfectly aligned, press firmly for a few seconds to ensure the glue adheres well.
You can cut or file them afterwards. If they are transparent, you can also paint them with the color of your choice.
How to remove fake nails?
Removing the tips is not very difficult but requires a few precautions if you don't want to damage your natural nails.
The first thing to know is never to pull them off. In a kitchen bowl, pour acetone nail polish remover and let them soak for 15 minutes after cutting their tips. Finally, comes the removal. Remove them gently, without forcing. If they resist, dip your fingers back into the bowl and wait. Repeat the operation.
If you want to use UV gel, check out our article: HOW TO APPLY AND REMOVE UV GEL? This technique takes more time and requires a UV lamp. If you are a beginner, traditional pre-decorated fake nails will be perfect.
