How to Make Fake Nails Look Real

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Choose an artificial nail kit.. Prepare your nails.. Follow the directions of your at-home nail kit carefully.

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1

Choose an artificial nail kit.

Step 1

Choose an artificial nail kit.

2

Prepare your nails.

Step 2

Prepare your nails.

3

Follow the directions of your at-home nail kit carefully.

Step 3

Follow the directions of your at-home nail kit carefully.

4

Keep in mind the specific needs of your artificial nails.

Step 4

Keep in mind the specific needs of your artificial nails.

5

Choose your nail color.

Step 5

Choose your nail color.

6

Paint a thin layer of nail polish color.

Step 6

Paint a thin layer of nail polish color.

7

Cut and file nails to match your natural nail.

Step 7

Cut and file nails to match your natural nail.

8

Avoid activities that are rough on your nails.

Step 8

Avoid activities that are rough on your nails.

9

Don't pick at your nails.

Step 9

Don't pick at your nails.

10

Oil your nails daily.

Step 10

Oil your nails daily.

11

Apply a top coat every few days.

Step 11

Apply a top coat every few days.

12

Fix nails when problems arise.

Step 12

Fix nails when problems arise.

13

Fill-in your nails.

Step 13

Fill-in your nails.

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