True fashion accessories, false nails are the essential beauty asset of the moment. Practical, fanciful and above all easy to apply yourself, you still need to know how to remove them to keep your nails healthy! How to do it properly? We tell you everything.

They were the dream of all little girls in the 90s and 2000s. Today they are becoming the essential beauty accessory for these same little girls who have grown up! We certainly did not expect them, yet false nails have experienced a resounding resurgence of interest in recent seasons. While we thought they had been forgotten in the oblivion of the beauty sphere, false nails have managed to come back to the forefront in a memorable way! Adored by all and especially by stars who see in them the power to change their manicure without wasting time (the influencer Léna Mahfouf is also a big fan), false nails are becoming the beauty revelation of the moment in our daily lives. In short, if you are not yet addicted to them, it won't be long!

The different types of false nails: gel, capsule and resin

If in the 2000s, stick-on false nails were all the rage, nowadays the methods are more extensive and slightly more sophisticated. In addition to the stick-on model which is still part of the top 10 (so practical), there are also different ways to apply what are called false nails. Institutes have seized on the phenomenon and offer several styles of application:

Gel false nails

This application is usually done in an institute or at home by a professional. It consists of applying a stretchable gel to the original nail. The gel will then take the shape and length desired by the client, once the expected result is achieved it is dried under a UV/LED lamp (as for semi-permanent varnish) and finished by covering it with varnish to embellish it. These false nails can last between 3 and 4 weeks.

False nails in capsules

Unlike gel, capsule false nails are capsules that are already ready to stick on short nails. They can be found in specialty stores or supermarkets, they are the new version of the stick-on false nails that we loved to wear when we were little! Of varying lengths and shapes, some are varnished and decorated and allow you to switch up your looks at will. Capsule false nails should be used occasionally to prevent the glue and capsule from suffocating the nail. However, they have the advantage of being reusable! They are ideal for a pretty one-off manicure.

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Resin false nails

This is probably the least used process, it is quite old and its result is now coarser than these two competitors! The resin also has the disadvantage of yellowing the nail after application and therefore damaging it much more than the application of gel or capsules.

How to carefully remove false nails yourself?

Since nothing is eternal in life, there comes a time when you have to part with your false nails! Just like when you remove semi-permanent varnish , removing false nails allows your natural nails to breathe. In fact, between each application, it is better to give yourself one or two months of breathing space to allow your nails to renew themselves in a healthy way. If you have the time and the means, nothing beats professional removal at a salon! However, it is possible to do it at home, always following the rules of the art so as not to damage your nails.

Removing gel false nails

Contrary to what you might think, removing gel false nails is quite simple. Although it is recommended to go to a salon for a complete removal and a deep cleaning, gel false nails can be removed at home. Using a nail file, simply file down what is left of the length and dilute the gel residue with a nail polish remover. Once the slightest residue has been removed, remember to nourish and care for your nail with a greasy oil and finish by applying a special strengthening nail treatment.

Remove false nail capsules

Capsule false nails are easy to remove but require care to avoid damage caused by the glue! To properly remove your capsule false nails, it is best to cut them rather short to make them easier to remove (be careful, if you want to reuse them, avoid this method), then dip your fingers in a bowl of nail polish remover (the glue is soft, acetone is not necessary) for about ten minutes. The nail polish remover will gently dissolve the glue that holds the capsule on the nail. This method allows you to gently remove the false nails and does not damage the natural nails underneath.

Removing false resin nails

Removing resin false nails is almost the same as removing gel false nails. File the resin to remove as much as possible, then soak your fingers in a bowl of acetone nail polish remover to remove any residue. If the resin resists, use a cuticle pusher to scrape off the remains.

After each of these removals, it is essential to take care of your nails. Once the glue, gel and resin residues are well removed from the nail, we arm ourselves with a fatty vegetable oil and we will massage each nail carefully in order to impregnate the treatment. We continue with a special hand moisturizer that will soften and nourish the skin, essential after the acetone and nail polish remover bath! Finally, we finish by applying a strengthening nail serum intended to restore all their shine and vigor for impeccable nails!

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