How to Press On Nails with Acrylic | Two Methods for Longer Lasting Nails

Do you want long lasting press on nails that look great? Watch this video to learn how to do press on nails with acrylic. I'll show you two methods that will make your nails last longer!
If you're looking for a way to add a little pizzazz to your nails, then try press on nails with acrylic! I'll show you how to do this step-by-step in this beginner friendly video. After watching this video, you'll know how to do press on nails with acrylic and be able to get the look you want!
In this video, I'm showing you two methods for press on nails with acrylic. By using different techniques, you can get nails that last longer and look better!If you're looking to add some extra glamour to your nails, this video is for you! By learning how to do press on nails with acrylic, you'll be able to create nails that look amazing and last longer than ever before! Choose the technique that best fits your needs and get ready to wow your friends and family with your amazing nails!
00:00 Introduction
00:15 What You Will Need
01:22 Prep Natural Nail
03:24 Pick the Right Size Press On
04:37 Use Acrylic with Nail Glue
07:49 Prep Nail
09:34 Use Acrylic Bead
11:45 Finishing Touches
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[@NathenaAntoinette]

Which method is your favorite? Thanks for watching!!!!

[@niharikakamatala]

hey thansk a lot for replying .. i loved the second method and tried it as well works for me.. waiting for the removal video from you... please edit and post it soon... you will be the first one to post removal of the nails stuck with acrylic which is a easy and super method ... waiting waiting....

[@ChildOfYAHUUH]

I cannot thank you enough. I have some damaged toenails and have had to spend a lot of money keeping them up. This video has saved me from having to choose between keeping my feet covered or the more expensive option of continously paying $$ for pedicures. Thank you for showing me that I can have the same look for less 💕

[@me-pz5yi]

Both great ideas 💯❤

[@msdree123]

Like both options…I’ve used the second one for years and let me tell you they last! I have a job where I constantly wash my hands and they hold up. No pop offs! Thank you great video ❤

[@Tenitas93]

Would you please share what brands you like to use? Thank you in advance!

[@teammoney8357]

This is genius i love how women are really creative in finding methods to save money! I absolutely love it, definitely about to try these methods tomorrow since im going out of town.❤❤❤

[@emsahen19]

I’ve been a press on girlie for almost 3 years now. I’ll never go back to the salon fr. I’m definitely going to try this first method

[@xx412Princessxx]

Giiiiiiiiirrrrrlllll... I literally just bought a bunch of press ons.. Some dehydrate liquid...primer and uv glue and top coat.. Just made an acrylic powder purchase Amazon thanx to you 😂 😂 nails about to be pawpin

[@NathenaAntoinette]

Yesssss!!!!! Love to hear it 😂!!

[@kaelahorne8856]

Please make sure if you apply the nails with UV gel that they're 100% clear or the gel won't cure fully and you'll give yourself contact dermatitis!

[@user-wp9md8ui4q]

You are a life saver!!! My first night doing this and it was so simple and fast!! Thank you soo much!!!

[@duienestanfield1332]

I love both methods, but I've used the first so far. I'm going to try the second one this weekend whilie I have time during the holiday. I can't have my nails done anymore due to a really bad accident and my right hand only has 20% mobility, the drill would cause severe pain. I love this video! Great job, you deserve the subscribe...btw I loved the little hand trying to steal the acrylic lol

[@NathenaAntoinette]

Sorry to hear about that. I’m glad to know you’re still doing things on spite of that! Thanks so much for subscribing! You’ll probably see those little hands a lot lol

[@colossab1367]

Thanks hun. You put me on. No more high salons🎉🎉🎉

[@meaghans4591]

Thank you so much ever since Covid. The prices has skyrocketed for nails now you can actually buy acrylic handmade nails and using acrylic to put them on. Is genius literally last for over a month thank you so much for showing me this.

[@bethysboutique]

You’re a life saver!

[@ebonyjones1206]

I was wondering if I could do this but wasn’t quite sure how. Thanks for posting this!!

[@sharonepps6431]

Thanks for sharing need this

[@raeginaanderson7722]

This is so amazing thank you for your video! I was thinking in my head but you actually can look up anything on the internet amazing thank you and God bless

[@LucaRedTarot]

Thank you!

[@Fortress360_24]

Well done

[@user-iv3vd5zi4f]

So amazing

[@debracox3020]

I dipped my nails in acrylic power and the used nail glue. 😩 It worked to well and I'm trying to figure out how do I remove them .If you have any tips would be appreciated.

[@NathenaAntoinette]

HOW TO | Removing Acrylic Glued Press On Nails kzbin.info/www/bejne/oai7f56mZrGif80 Lol I’m glad it worked! Cut them down & soak them like a traditional acrylic set.

[@terriwaldridge807]

I have tried the uv method and for some reason within 24 hours all nails are popping off. I even cured longer thinking maybe the gel wasn’t curing completely. Nope. Not the issue. Definitely going to try the acrylic method! Thank you!

[@ms.mommie6985]

I’ll definitely be trying this out on my next set of press on nails. Lol I screamed when I saw that little grabbing hand. 😆 Thank goodness I’m past that stage….now it’s my cat with her tail or paws and fur everywhere. 🫠

[@muirskatesurf]

Great idea you suggested with the nail glue and acrylic powder! I’m going to apply some press ons using your technique. Thank you for sharing 💕

[@milag588]

❤❤❤thanks

[@Tippy150]

Thank you so much❣️❣️❣️

[@Kamimixer]

I tried the 1st method 3 days ago so far so good 😁🤞🏽

[@NathenaAntoinette]

🤞🏾💕 yessssss! I’m glad. Glue usually popped off for me by day 3. So far that or the builder gel with nail tips last the longest

[@luvlee8699]

I just started my press on journey. And thank you for such an informative video.

[@NathenaAntoinette]

Cool. Update….Lately I’ve been using glue only. NYK1 is a really good glue if you use it as directed. Welcome to the press on journey 💕

[@jasmineroberts9367]

👍🏽 good job❤❤

[@milag588]

❤❤❤❤thanks

[@angelagreen3810]

Going to try this method the second one tonight. Been wanting to do it and came across your video. Thank you for sharing.

[@NathenaAntoinette]

Awesome! Let me know how long your nails last 💕

[@TruthHurts225]

Im so trying this ..THANKYOU!!

[@NathenaAntoinette]

No problem!! Hope it works well for you 💕

[@TruthHurts225]

Girl this has changed my nail game and is saving me so much money. I really like the acrylic with nail glue method, a much cleaner result. I tried the acrylic beadl but I did not like how it spreaded. It clumped and hardened behind the nail tip. I may have just used to much though lol. Thanks again!

[@a.j.queenhealer4523]

Ty! Ive had to swap out nails for pedicures. $180 for nails and a Pedi every 2 weeks. Is just Not going to work for me. I have so many press ons. I cant wait to try this! Ty! Again for sharing!❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😮😮😮🎉🎉🎉🎉😅😅😅

[@NathenaAntoinette]

Hope it works for you!

[@Pliszka126]

Pierwsza metoda jest bardzo ciekawa i wydaje się prostsza niz druga. Zabieram się dzisiaj do zdobienia. Dziękuję za ten filmik. 😘♥️

[@monbrat3064]

New subscriber now much love

[@NathenaAntoinette]

Appreciate it 🫶🏾

[@vanessagaleano2834]

The fact that the actual nail stays on/ lasts longer than the paint on them means ur doing soemthing right! I can't wait to try this out, thanks!!

[@plushwishes]

Thank u im trying the 2nd method , ur baby is so cute

[@NathenaAntoinette]

Okay! Let me know how it goes!

[@nanaayeee5942]

LOVE THIS!!! Been wanting press on fro the longest but I’m rough with my hands 😂 I do hair, make up, and stuff n I gotta cook omgosh

[@NathenaAntoinette]

EXACTLY THIS!!! I’m testing some glue out right now. I really had no idea how much I hit my hand against things until now 😂 having a good product really is life changing

[@ArianaYelena]

Thank you for sharing this❤ i definitely subscribed I'm here for the whole journey girl!🙋🏽‍♀️

[@NathenaAntoinette]

Thank you!💕

[@ElectricAngel181]

I've never seen this method before.

[@gwensnyman622]

Thanks for the tips. I've found the glue doesn't last. So diffenately going to try this next.

[@Sheismeglowing]

I use cuticle remover cream like the nail shop

[@latashapayne6333]

I like to add a few layers of acrylic,to harden the nail. I didnt know about dipping it in acrylic

[@NathenaAntoinette]

I’m still learning how to lay acrylic smoothly so the dipping is my little cheat lol

[@heatherhampton9960]

Okay Miss Thing so I found your video acrylic fake nails I will be trying this out and I will be keeping you updated on how I came out look at me learning something new at😅😊😂 KZbin University❤

[@julie5000]

I absolutely love these 1s got them awhile ago gorgeous , ladies CHK out temu nails ,I ordered 20 packs they're all beautiful,sturdy an deff worth the money !!!!!

[@NathenaAntoinette]

I almost purchased some from there. I’ll have to see if they’re still in the cart

[@julie5000]

@@NathenaAntoinette yessss love mine just came an I can't pick which 1s to wear 1st !! An u deff should love deff worth it!!!! 😁🔥💅🏼

[@Pliszka126]

@quloo co sądzisz o metodzie posypać akryl na klej do tipsów? 🤔

[@Mdee17]

Thanks for sharing🤎!

[@NathenaAntoinette]

Thanks for watching 🤍!

[@shealacarthens8286]

I like the second method with the acrylic liquid and powder but how do you take them off?

[@NathenaAntoinette]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/oai7f56mZrGif80si=0y_gHqBpgdf_IfFt

[@melissaswann74]

Thank you so much for this! I bought some gorgeous press on's but they just don't last with only glue!

[@kathieharrop3053]

I watched your video and just tried the first method. I’ll update if it worked for me or not. Hoping to go 2 weeks. 👍

[@kathieharrop3053]

Update. This was the worst thing I’ve ever done for the removal process. They would not come off even after trying several methods of removal. I even tried soaking fingers in pure acetone for 20 mins. Brutal. Although it stays, I didn’t want to use an efile for removal. In the end, I had to use it.

[@chocolatte8301]

​@@kathieharrop3053so it worked for you, but was just a pain to remove?

[@dinkbaby9563]

i did this! nd other methods. i think imma hve to go bck to this but not on carpet

[@sereneserenity1945]

How long does the second method last??

[@wt813]

Will this work using gel glue? Do you think it will work as well?

[@NathenaAntoinette]

Like apply the gel dip it in acrylic powder & then put it under the lamp? Hmm 🤔 idk but it sounds like something worth trying

[@JustJmo]

I'm new to acrylic. Do you need to cure it??

[@NathenaAntoinette]

No. Acrylic hardens on its own

[@samhemphill6756]

Could you do a thin layer of acrylic powder on top at well? Or would that cover up the colors and make the nails look weird?

[@NathenaAntoinette]

It would look similar to an acrylic encapsulation which is fine. If someone struggles with acrylic like I do I would suggest using a clear builder gel on top & cure it with a led lamp. Bonus* The builder gel can also be used as a method of glue

[@samhemphill6756]

@@NathenaAntoinette thank you sm I just tried your 2nd method it seriously works on a budget 💅

[@QueenDaestra]

How do you remove your nail set and reapply another set using the acrylic bead method??

[@NathenaAntoinette]

Most of the time a bite them off regardless of the method if we’re being honest lol but if I’m trying to do it for the health of my natural nails I cut them down & soak them with acrylic. Similar to a regular full set. I have a removal video. It’s a 40 second demonstration kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3S5do2PfNykh6ssi=9v3A6X54aaa3tykc hopefully that helps. Let me know if there’s anything else I can potentially help with. Thanks for watching!!!

[@QueenDaestra]

girlll this is the most real comment HAHA, I'm a horrible nail biter hence why I try to keep nails on lol. I'll check that video out, thank you! I'm new to the nail game 💅@@NathenaAntoinette

[@NathenaAntoinette]

@@QueenDaestra welcome to the game! It’s nice here once you figure out what method & products work for you. In the meantime, it’s fun learning & a great avenue of self care!

[@dowehavetowearpicklejars7743]

How would you remove it if I used the acrylic bead method?

[@NathenaAntoinette]

Acetone

[@amberfreeman9538]

Followed this video step by step, I even had it playing while I did my nails, and used the same brand of glue and everything, I let one hand dry for 45 minutes before doing the other and the nails fell off as soon as I applied the smallest amount of pressure to them

[@NathenaAntoinette]

That sucks for you. Try using the NYK1 nail glue following their instructions. Hope that works for you

[@Joan-kl9qh]

How long do they last ?

[@NathenaAntoinette]

I’ve had this set on for 11 days as of today. Still no lifting yet. Thanks for watching 🤍

[@sylviaweimholt2309]

Can you please a video on how you remove those? TY!

[@NathenaAntoinette]

HOW TO | Removing Acrylic Glued Press On Nails kzbin.info/www/bejne/oai7f56mZrGif80

[@naty1012]

Which method lasts longer, method 1 or 2?

[@NathenaAntoinette]

They stayed on for the same amount of time except I jammed my nail getting my baby out of the car seat & it became loose. I know it was up there good since it hurt so badly. Usually they pop off with nail glue & you can hardly feel it.

[@Caramelldancing123]

@@NathenaAntoinette so how long sis it last ?

[@Lalaland099]

Does using acrylic make the natural nail weak?

[@NathenaAntoinette]

Only when I don’t remove them properly. Biting them off vs soaking them with acetone

[@raeginaanderson7722]

So I was wondering if I could put the acrylic bead on the top of press on nail so they would be thicker

[@NathenaAntoinette]

Ooohhhhhh okay!!! I was actually wondering the same. I think it would give an encapsulated design look. I’ll try it

[@DeadGirl-oz3vl]

Yes you can😊 I've used acrylic, polygel, and builder in a bottle. The builder gel in a bottle is faster and easier❤

[@chocolatte8301]

​@@DeadGirl-oz3vldoes the builder gel lift of the plastic press on over time?

[@DeadGirl-oz3vl]

@@chocolatte8301 i haven't had that happen. I've also used polygel and had no issues either. I don't wear them for very long though. I normally just keep builder nail in a bottle on my natural nails and finally cut them down so I could do my nails faster while taking care of my mom. For a while I tried to keep a thin over lay on them while doing gel x , but it ended up being twice the work🤪

[@raeginaanderson7722]

Please let me know how that works on one of your videos as well because I want to know if it will be thicker and maybe even look 3D I don't know I guess it would depend on what kind of press on you you are going to use to add the acrylic to the top of your nail not just underneath your nail

[@trish4540]

I followed her instructions to the T, two nails popped off within 3minutes. What am doing wrong? Also I did the bead method with monomer and acrylic powder, same result, popped off. I’m about to give up

[@NathenaAntoinette]

Well don’t give up! Maybe try adding a nail dehydrator and using builder gel with a uv light instead. Good luck

[@rachnailedit]

You need a primer that’s why. I’m surprised one wasn’t used. You need to dehydrate then prime the nail. Buy an acid free one. Hope this helps 💅

[@Ashley-vm1bd]

which one lasts longer in your experience?

[@NathenaAntoinette]

They both lasted the same length of time

[@missybiblio4673]

Does the first method work eith dip powder

[@NathenaAntoinette]

I’m unsure.

[@Elizabeth-gb8jf]

dip powder is acrylic powder its just finer

[@niharikakamatala]

But how do we remove nails applied with acrylic

[@NathenaAntoinette]

Acetone….

[@niharikakamatala]

@@NathenaAntoinette jus like how we remove the normal acrylic nails??? Remove shiny top coat and dip in acetone??

[@NathenaAntoinette]

@@niharikakamatala If they’re super long I cut them down then soak them like a full set. Sometimes I use a nail file across the top make it thinner. (…..if I’m being lazy I bite them off 🫣) I recorded the removal process a while ago. Need to edit that & post it. Thanks for the reminder!

[@julie5000]

Ladies which method y'all think is better ?

[@nursemama2312]

I need help doing these methods with short press on 😫 there’s really nothing to grab

[@NathenaAntoinette]

Mmm perhaps try the acrylic liquid & powder method by applying the acrylic bead to the natural nail then placing the fake nail on top. Not too much product so it won’t ooze excessively. Hope this helps! Please let me know ♥️

[@katiesunflower4716]

Video is a year old and STILL helpful🫶🏻🫡

[@kleo9432]

I hear a baby 🥺🥺lol

[@NathenaAntoinette]

🥰👶🏽Baby Casimir