page_title: Artificial nails
hierarchical_section_title: Artificial nails
caption_attribution_description: Black acrylic nails Household problem solving primer Opi matte top coat So this was interesting. I wanted to put on black acrylic nails with white dots, but I don't own a white that's strong enough, they all lack the pigment required to make it pop. I decided to improvise by digging out the pot of household 'problem solver' primer and holy cow! It worked! I got them all shaped and cut back to how I wanted them first and then, after sticking them to upside down sellotape, same as with the other dotted nails, I used the head of a dressmaking pin and dipped it just slightly into the paint before transferring it to the nail. I left them on the heater to dry for an hour, just to be sure, then covered them with a single coat of Opi Matte. After affixing them to my own nails (which I prepped with eveline 8-in-1 (applied first, one coat) and opi nail envy (over the eveline, one coat)), I covered them with another top coat of Opi Matte. It's a lot of faffing for a set of nails but I do find it helps keep my fingers nimble, I can always do with the dexterity practice!
context_page_description: Artificial nails, also known as fake nails, false nails, fashion nails, nail enhancements, acrylic nails, nail wraps, or nail extensions, are extensions placed over fingernails as fashion accessories. Some artificial nail designs attempt to mimic the appearance of real fingernails as closely as possible, while others may deliberately stray in favor of an artistic look.
  Unlike most manicures, artificial nails require regular upkeep; it is recommended that they are attended to, on average, every two weeks, however they may last up to about one month. Nonetheless, their versatility in terms of shape and design and comparatively high durability are some advantages they hold over other types of manicures.
context_section_description: Artificial nails, also known as fake nails, false nails, fashion nails, nail enhancements, acrylic nails, nail wraps, or nail extensions, are extensions placed over fingernails as fashion accessories. Some artificial nail designs attempt to mimic the appearance of real fingernails as closely as possible, while others may deliberately stray in favor of an artistic look. 
  Unlike most manicures, artificial nails require regular upkeep; it is recommended that they are attended to, on average, every two weeks, however they may last up to about one month. Nonetheless, their versatility in terms of shape and design and comparatively high durability are some advantages they hold over other types of manicures.
caption: Artificial nails
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