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! any gel based “glue” or polish are intended for other types of manicure techniques and need to be 100% fully cured since gel has a high risk of developing allergies if left partially uncured or in touch with skin
! since the press on nails are not transparent they would never be fully cured cause the UV rays cannot reach the “glue” through all the layers of work on top of the nails (gel layers, colors, gems etc)
! keep in mind that this type of allergy could have serious impacts on your life since once you develop an allergy you cannot undo it and some of the same components of gel polish (hydroxyethyl methacrylates) are also commonly used in dentists for tooth reconstitution, between other important medical uses
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! if you do not follow the prep and application guidelines correctly, leave the nails on for longer than recommended or keep on using your press ons even once they start lifting, this can lead to an increased risk of fungal or bacterial infections on your nails!
~ if the nails are not correctly dehydrated while prepping
~ if there are air bubbles in between your natural nails and the press ons by not pressing them correctly when glueing
~ if the pressed ons were glued on top of the cuticles or any dead skin
~ if the size of the press ons was incorrect (either too big so causing them to be glued partially on top of the skin on the side of your nails or too small/too curved so leaving a gap between them and your natural nails)
++ these can all trap in moisture or cause early lifting that then allows for water to get in, all creating a damp environment for fungus and bacteria to thrive!
! although less common and less serious, you can still develop an allergic reaction to any of the ingredients of the press-on nail itself or the glue used to secure it at any time
If you notice any: swelling, redness or tenderness around the nail as well as nail discoloration, these can all be signs of an infection or an allergy! please remove the cause of reaction carefully and consult a medical professional!
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! removing your press ons recklessly can damage your natural nails causing brittleness or breakage so it is important to follow the directions on the removal guide carefully and to not rush the removal process
! and specially
~ don’t rip out your press ons without any care, products or preparation
~ if you used nail glue, don’t take them out after only a few days, while the glue is still very strong - if you wanna switch out your nails often use sticky tabs instead
~ if after soaking the nails to remove them, they don’t pop off easily but instead you feel a lot of resistance, keep slightly opening some space between your nails and the press ons for the warm water mix to get in and soak them for longer, don’t force it!
~ keep using cuticle oil and moisturizer often, specially if you change out your designs often
if your nails are already thin or fragile, or you have specially sensitive skin with reoccurrence of infections of allergies (including eczema or other skin conditions), there are some things you can do to still enjoy using press on nails while being safe:
~ reduce the amount of times you use fake nails: use them only on special occasions at least you see a significant improvement in your natural nails condition
~ keep the length short: choose shorter nail designs since those are less likely to get stuck on things like hair or clothes during your daily life and so pulling your natural nail risking extra damage if already sensitive
~ stick to using sticky tabs instead of nail glue, so you don’t risk any glue touching your sensitive skin while pressing down
~ be extra gentle and careful with the prep process of your nails and cuticles: don’t use a rough nail filer or be too harsh while you buff your natural nails and considering not cutting your cuticles, only pushing them softly, to lower the risk of inflammation or creating an open wound (if you are not experienced in cutting your own cuticles)
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