What fake nails(press on nails) won’t damage your nails?

Certain types of fake nails are designed to minimize damage to your natural nails. The key is choosing the right type of fake nails and applying and removing them properly. Here are some options that are generally less damaging:

1. Press-On Nails with Adhesive Tabs

• Description: These nails use adhesive tabs or stickers instead of glue.
• Advantages: Easier to apply and remove without causing damage to the natural nail.
• Brands: Impress, Dashing Diva, and KISS.

2. Nail Wraps

• Description: Thin adhesive strips that cover your natural nails.
• Advantages: They don’t add bulk and can be easily removed with warm water or nail polish remover.
• Brands: Jamberry, Incoco, and Color Street.

3. Gel Polish (Soak-Off Gel)

• Description: Applied like regular nail polish and cured under UV or LED light.
• Advantages: Less damaging than traditional acrylics and hard gels if applied and removed correctly.
• Brands: OPI, Gelish, and Shellac.

4. Dip Powder Nails

• Description: A manicure where nails are dipped into a colored powder and then sealed with a clear coat.
• Advantages: Can be less damaging than acrylics, but proper removal is crucial to avoid damage.
• Brands: SNS, Kiara Sky, and Revel Nail.

5. Polygel Nails

• Description: A hybrid between acrylic and gel, applied and cured under UV/LED light.
• Advantages: Lighter and more flexible, reducing the risk of nail damage.
• Brands: Gelish Polygel, Modelones, and Makartt.

Tips to Minimize Damage:

1. Proper Preparation:

   • Clean and dry your natural nails thoroughly before application.
   • Avoid rough buffing, as it can thin your natural nails.

2. Application:

   • Follow instructions carefully to avoid over-application of product.
   • Use high-quality products designed to be gentle on natural nails.

3. Removal:

   • Soak nails in warm, soapy water or acetone (if required) to soften the adhesive or product.
   • Gently lift the fake nails without forcing them off.
   • Use cuticle oil and a gentle file to remove any residue.

4. Nail Care:

   • Keep your nails and cuticles moisturized with cuticle oil.
   • Give your natural nails a break between applications to recover and strengthen.

By choosing less damaging options and following proper application and removal techniques, you can enjoy beautiful fake nails without compromising the health of your natural nails.