How to Apply Glue-On Fake Nails In a Way That Actually Looks Good AND Lasts 2 Weeks or More

It's no secret that I love me my fake nails. That's how I can change shapes from one nail art look to the next, and it's how I paint nail art on my dominant hand and make it look just as good (have you seen that video???). And, while I am not the first to write an article or make a video claiming to show you all of the secrets to make those suckers look real and last a long time, I have years of my own research, trial and error, and personal experience that informs every tip I'm going to share here today. Here's how I get two or more weeks of wear out of a single set of these cheap glue-on/press-on nails, all the while surprising friends and strangers when I tell them that they are fakes that I glued on myself.
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Products used ~in order of appearance~
Nail Oil Pens 3ml amzn.to/2KtIbIc
Island Fresh Superior Organic Virgin Coconut Oil amzn.to/2Z0AVY4
Silk Elements Renourish Jojoba Oil Moisturizing Treatment amzn.to/2YvEppl shrsl.com/1rvjt
NOW Solutions Castor Oil amzn.to/2TqbjCU
One N' Only Argan Oil Treatment amzn.to/2YYR3th
Trader Joe's Vitamin E Oil amzn.to/2IpLH5a
ArtNaturals Essential Oils amzn.to/2YYoxrP
Adecco Rubber Cuticle Pusher* amzn.to/2N1TyZt
Utopia Care Metal Cuticle Pusher* amzn.to/2L2DS7e
Emery Board Nail Files amzn.to/2KrAN1f
Bona Fide Beauty Premium Czech Crystal Nail File (Red/Black) amzn.to/33Efi3E
Onyx Professional Nail Polish Remover amzn.to/2YJQatl
Beauty Secrets Pure Acetone amzn.to/2ZEtJlr shrsl.com/1rvjm
Dynarex Alcohol Prep Pads amzn.to/2ToxSIi
Kiss Lightning Speed Brush On Nail Glue amzn.to/2IPoFni
Nail Bliss Nails to Go Fake Nails Coffin shrsl.com/1rvjs
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*The star means I couldn't find a link to the exact product I use, but I found a similar one!

[@elisui29]

I be pressing like my life depends on it too. lol

[@jayda.ellmoos]

Lol

[@kcb6199]

Jnhh week jxnenjddnhn

[@kcb6199]

Makayla

[@kcb6199]

💔💔💔💔💔💋💔💋💋💋💋💋💗💗

[@dagogift4687]

😆

[@rtongcn]

This was super helpful. I can’t wait to try your tips. *total unintended pun 😆

[@rednailsneverfail8933]

Lol! Thank you!

[@moiagarcis2562]

I’m dead lol

[@Elyhhk]

I dont get it

[@PadméAmidala2004]

@@Elyhhk nail tips lol

[@Elyhhk]

@@PadméAmidala2004 where's the pun😳

[@joeyshindovich-montpetit8790]

i'm kinda a beginner at this, nails arriving in like a week. Anyways this was like THE MOST HELPFUL THING. Thanks!

[@iladybug57]

This all I wear is glue on nails! I found it’s easier to paint them before so I got the nail holders from Amazon, I get the glue dots from Michaels, got a lamp now I have gel nails that are easier to do, add embellishments, then glue them on. I got tired of cleaning around the cuticles with acetone as it really dries them out . Love your channel by the way. Found it from The Polish Queen

[@rednailsneverfail8933]

Great idea! And thank you so much :)

[@keimariehst]

Christine Wolanin damnnnn girl!!! U a glue on professional😂😂😂. Thanks for the tips💕

[@kathyakamimi4989]

What is a glue dot? And why didn’t I think of painting mine beforehand? That’s probably a game-changer! Going to order those nail holders now! Thank you!

[@kaylar6635]

Kathy Glue dots are literally just dots that are sticky so you can attach the nails to the holder! You can also get blue stuff called like blue tac or tacky or something (: If you havent bought it yet, there are also display stands that are fingers so you can just put the nail inside of the cuticle and work on the finger ones!

[@Lin-pv9ij]

Ok might be a stupid question but if you need the nails really dry (the reason you use the wipes) then why even put the "cuticle oil" on in the first place?

[@joycecrowder1337]

Thank you for making this video. My mom passed away on 12-3😔 so my sister convinced me to go with her to a salon to have our nails done like this for the funeral. I paid $35 + $5 tip but I didn't notice till later that my pinky nails were too small and didn't match my real nails making them look bad. Then the nails started falling off before a week even passed. I'd been so upset for the loss of my mom and the loss of my dad in September I just didn't go back. You make it look so easy I may try it myself. At least they will last longer than a week. Thank you. Hope you have a Merry Christmas. It just won't never be the same for me anymore. Thank you for the tips.

[@momwashizzo6093]

Am sorry 😞

[@beez663]

This is perfect. Quick, simple steps, and it doesnt cost and arm and a leg!

[@Lina-sg3lw]

True game changer, my fake nails have never lasted so long before I used your technique thank you so much !!!! ❤️

[@alexcardinal6769]

Girl!!! Your technique is EVERYTHING! My nails first of all looked legit 2 lasted forever! Thank you

[@rednailsneverfail8933]

I'm so glad it works for you!!!

[@juanitamorgan3269]

My daughter make me obsesse with press on nails I use to go to the nail salon was obsesses with the salon but now get done only if I’am a wedding but for now press on for life they have some really pretty nice styles! Thank you for sharing your video❤️

[@magdalenaschneiderman1437]

I love fake nails and long plastic nails!

[@rednailsneverfail8933]

Me too!

[@parvatheeswararao1528]

Mee tooo

[@cydneneumann8772]

Great tips! Thanks for zooming in so we can see everything you are doing.😃

[@wendymathews1030]

I’ve been using these nails for a very long time, and everything you said is absolutely correct and excellent advice! I just wanted to add that Dollar Tree carries the Kiss Nail Glue, and they also have those alcohol prep pads. The tip you gave about putting some glue down the back of the mail is a really good trick. It not only helps the nails stay glued on longer, but it also helps keep moisture out. Using gloves when you wash dishes, or do anything else that requires you to have your hands in water also helps them last longer. I love these nails, they always look good, and I often get compliments on them. I used acrylics for years and years, which totally trashed my nails. These are a Godsend to me; they are the only kind of artificial nails I can wear. Thank you for an excellent video! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@aphroditeaquarius8710]

I will graduate next week and i will do my nails by myself xD

[@heartmariam]

How was your graduation?

[@malihatayyab5180]

@@heartmariam congrats

[@zillahsichula6897]

omg i have my grad pics in 4 days and that’s why i’m hereee

[@Elyhhk]

Ur video is THE MOST HELPFUL ONE ive watched so far thank you

[@cryinginred]

Great tutorial!!! Brush on glue is EVERYTHING! 🙌 I recently put on fake nails after many years of not wearing them. I have strong, long growing natural nails so I usually don't worry. Anyway, it was a nightmare for me!!! I had the HARDEST time gluing them on with my non-dominant hand.😅 But I'd like to try your tips sometime and see how I do!

[@shereejohansen7923]

Thank you! Lots of good tips. I end up with glue all over my fingers and fingers sticking together and/or get stuck to the outside of the nail and it comes right off. So I end up going to work having some nails on and the others are like a war zone!!!

[@saramuenkel7578]

Thank you for getting to the point, super excited to try mine!

[@halealtic4707]

SIS !!!! these tips were some of the best I've seen!! Bless youu

[@saphydooda]

Thank you! Me and my sister bought these fake nails from Shoppee and we had, NO IDEA on how to apply these nails. I only ever use these at occasions, or at least when I want to.

[@eleanorcarlson7490]

I enjoyed watching this so much, normally I’ll mute and speed up tutorials, but you’re very funny and charming

[@chelseamalesa4193]

This was such a great, informative video!

[@rednailsneverfail8933]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@leannkaattari1647]

I love your sense of humor!

[@michaelcross4175]

This has helped me so much. Im going out in two weeks dressed as a girl for the first time with my friends and i want to look hot so im really taking guidance from expert ladies.

[@tembretantrum]

how'd it go friend

[@claramulondo61]

I was so nice because i would like to start doing my own nails...this was really help full...

[@eriselectra9017]

Omg, I now feel like I could actually do this for myself. Brush on glue is what I've been missing in the equation

[@Flmom15]

As a Kiss gal here I approve this message! Tip- keep your nails/ glue/little file in a mini caboodle. So if one pops off, bae bae go to the bathroom n glue one back on!! 🙌

[@nannettstrawser2088]

NEW TO CHANNEL....was just trying for the FIRST TIME...to use press on.s...WOW...AWSOME CHANNEL...HELPFULL AND CLEAR TO UNDERSTAND

[@mimimer88soul53]

I tried it, so far it has been almost a week. thank you!!

[@MuneCharbon]

Omg! That was really helpful and nice to watch!! 😊 Ty for making this!!!

[@LawnBunny777]

I love my glue on nails. I get so many compliments! Thanks for the video!

[@lidiadegouveia7677]

Was wonderful to watch your video, easy I will be trying to do my own nails. Thank-you

[@sunflowerstate103]

Lol. The beginning. Thanks for this video. Much help!!!

[@shellydeegan2067]

Thank you for doing this video with these actual tips as this is what I have bought and just didn’t know what to do ...

[@dothodzomasole7956]

I love the sarcasm... kind'a made me forget to focus on the tutorial 🤣🤣🤣

[@sassyd3667]

Your nails look great! TFS these tips!

[@rednailsneverfail8933]

Thank you for watching!!!

[@presleypeterson607]

If you like glass nail files, you should totally try Holo Taco! They work so well and are really durable.

[@COJAZZ3]

Great tips! Thanks!

[@sapnabhatia6104]

Love it it works perfectly

[@god563616]

Excellent tutorial!!!! Amazing!!!!

[@n3linecka]

I rlly needed that 💗✨

[@aleydasosa1134]

Thank you. I will fallow your instructions.❤

[@fatimazahraelbahzaoui4432]

Thank yoouuuuuu it really works perfectly

[@cameronlombard7794]

Thank you so much this was super useful

[@Moon_Beach]

Thank you so much! My first time trying glue on and they look okay. That’s on me though because it’s my first time. I will definitely keep on with your way.

[@yamilethh2556]

Thank you best video so far very helpful !

[@nox8330]

How long do these stay on for/how long should you keep them on for?

[@sheilae2263]

heck yeah, I was gonna put some on then decided to watch a video. Super helpful! Lookin forward to treating myself xD

[@nidhisnailstudio]

It would be great if there would also be a video on removal!

[@ayeshahashmi7259]

You just have to dip your hands in warm water for 1-2 min and it'll com off

[@MsStephanieJane31]

Thanks for the refresher! I’ll be wearing my nails on Halloween!🧡🧡🧡🖤🧡🖤

[@justrees4929]

Blue Cross cuticle remover is a MUST HAVE. It's literally a miracle in a bottle.

[@blindsey1043]

but mines were still hard to push it back?? after putting it on my cuticles and then the product is watery

[@apendekiaoci4020]

Very clear instructions

[@fawnnicholson9247]

Wow so good I love this 😁

[@joangentile2731]

Wow!! I love this video!! Very helpful and informative!! I'm a nail biter. This is what I need to help me have some nice nails. I would love to stop biting my nails, once and for all. But, I don't know how to stop biting them. It's a bad habit that I need to kick. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you!! 💖

[@misstarie7791]

Thank you so much, l have tried it step by step and it has worked wonders ❤❤❤now l aced the trick of stick on nails

[@ELTarTree]

I tried false nails for the first time today and filed them right down to just over 'normal so I can get used to them, after a lifetime of no nails lol. You vid helped, thanks. What I will say is, what I learnt, is that if you are not sure which is the right nail size, go for the slightly smaller option. Smaller nails look daintier and fingers longer. I should of used the smaller on some of mine, as the 'right' (nearest) teeny tiny larger size makes my nails look obviously fake. I did file some of them down, not all, to the right shape for my nail bed/cuticle and the ones where I filed the sides down a fraction look really very realistic, as I filed them to fit my natural nail size

[@SarahWelstead]

I've recently started wearing this kind of fake nail, and I find I like to use nails that are just a tiny fraction less wide than my normal nail bed. One the polish is on, you don't notice, but it definitely makes your nail bed look a bit narrower (which makes your fingers look longer and narrower, even if you don't use super-long fake nails) and IMO it actually looks more natural, because it avoids that weird giant-nail thing that makes so many fake nails look fake.

[@sarahblue1914]

Thats a smart tip.

[@LisaLisaD1]

Very helpful, thank you! ❤️ Lisa

[@jessica2575]

I get my nails in two days can’t wait

[@noorulayub80]

This video was helpful

[@lauracaldwell5640]

Your nails just need a little bitsy of a break and boom healthy! Thank you so much for this video! Appreciate it

[@spiritual246]

I believe to be on the right track

[@vintagexdoro4104]

This is soo helpful

[@karenbaldry8096]

Thank you so much xx

[@annamaria560]

Beautiful😊

[@clarevela8181]

How long after your first set can you reapply new ones?? Do you take a break? Or can you go right away with new ones??

[@SavedbyJesusJeska]

Thank you

[@marywise3915]

Very helpful.

[@fawnnicholson9247]

This is really good because like kids could like get some fake nails and like I don’t know how to do it and like just watch her because she’s awesome at it and I love the red ❤❤

[@annamaria560]

Thank you🥰

[@jyvonnep]

I'm waiting for an order of the tube glue. I wish I would have seen your video before I bought the tubes. [ SIGH ]. How do I apply that glue so it doesn't come out "bumpy"? Way much thanks!!!

[@girlyessencee5273]

This is very helpful, definitely going to try this, love the end result 😍

[@rednailsneverfail8933]

So glad it was helpful!

[@marianaanderson5302]

Wow! That was really very helpful, I recently bought those nails, was wondering how I was gonna get them to stay on, as I work in water alot, so thanks for the tips.

[@iludlr]

Yea I got some from family dollar and it's a pretty big package

[@whaynnaaraujo7341]

Thank you cuz my last 3 days no jokes I saw this one and I saw the whole video thank you

[@thecapricorn5416]

I do the trick of putting the glu from th other side 🔥🔥🔥

[@pennysmith7936]

Am trying two nail that have broke to see if I like fake nail frist .thank you

[@caylieczochara640]

The fact that I use the same eyelash thing for my cuticles!!

[@annamaria560]

Thank you🥰👍

[@anchalkalia3235]

Can we change the nail paint over the same fake nail.?? And can we use the same nails for more than once?

[@imbored8191]

Do we need to shorten our real nails like that to apply the fake nails or can we leave it as it is (longish)?

[@coletteyuksel642]

Can you use a primer to remove the oils instead of nail varnish remover or alcohol wipes?

[@avavillegass]

I love this! And I love plastic nails.

[@sahasralakshmikurapati92]

OMG HUGEE FANN!!

[@bessbluestein6083]

this be so helpfull

[@petuniab.222]

I've been doing my nails like this for many years now. Kiss brand nails are the best . But I brush on base coat and cure each nail for 30 seconds. They stay on so well I have to use great effort to get them off. I now use the already colored nail

[@niecythebudgetnista3223]

Thank U I tried her technique over 25 years ago & never last Now since I'm up 2 $60-$70 & the virus I need 2 learn how 2 put them on with staying power @ least 2 weeks What base coat & how do they cure? Thank U 💕

[@MsStephanieJane31]

I’ve never seen someone file like that. Is it Better for your nails to file how you filed them?

[@mitchellewanjiku7104]

thanks alot

[@MsStephanieJane31]

Gorgeous Babe! ❤️❤️❤️❤️🤍🤍🤍💛🤍💛

[@bessbluestein6083]

Could you also use glasses wipes

[@aahanachudasama8206]

Ok I have a question like putting it in with the glue and all is fine but when I try to put nailpolish on the fake nails it makes a rlly wierd texture which is nth close to normal so pls any suggestions?

[@m3na02]

omg sis this was such a huge help thank you

[@rednailsneverfail8933]

Thank you for watching!

[@MsStephanieJane31]

Beautiful ❤️😍😍❤️🥰💖❤️💖❤️

[@jyothishirahatti5724]

after applying artificial nail it doesn't broke while working...???

[@MsCorina222]

What can we do that the glue for nails will not dry

[@annamaria560]

Molto Belle Grazie

[@carlstrombrittany]

Just subscribed to your channel after seeing this I was doing the fake nails all wrong lol

[@christamassey5877]

How do you get extra glue off the top of the nails…I have some that look so smudgy😢 I think a brush on glue will help so that there’s not so much extra next time but for now any tips on how to make the nails look smooth?

[@Browneyegirl_13]

Any reason why you don't file the inside of the false nail....usually they say if there's a bit of "dust" from filing the nail it sticks better

[@puneetmakan7823]

Which nail glue to use

[@suedudley5795]

Great vid!

[@rednailsneverfail8933]

thank you!

[@carolynanderson94]

where can you purchase that kind of glue.

[@elizabethpage6564]

Do you have to let your nails grow? I got major anxiety and their super short coz i bite them lol