Will fake nails damage my natural nails?

Will fake nails damage my natural nails? I bought some plastic nails at the store (they didn`t come with stickers) and so I plan to glue them on with ';salon'; quality glue. What will be the damage to my nails? PLEASE ANSWER!Will fake nails damage my natural nails?
There isn't so much damage when you use the drug store bought fake nails and super glue. Just keep in mind that the nails pop off, usually 1 or 2 a day- and it's really embarrasing to have all of your nails painted red and long except for one that is short and natural colored. I always carry around a bottle of super glue and extra pre-painted nails in my purse so that I can fix these nail emergencies quickly.





If you get acrylics from the local nail place- unless it is gel nails, they will damage your nails. They sand down your real nails and make a huge ridge when they put on the acrylic. This will not permanently damage your nails but it will take a good 2-3 months to grow your real nails back out.





Hope this helps-


-Rebecca F.


Independent Mary Kay Beauty ConsultantWill fake nails damage my natural nails?
yes it will....and plus, if you don't put them on right....it just kills underneath the cuticles......and then they're sore for weeks afterward....plus, it sometimes turns your natural nails yellow...yuck
yes. actually i haven't used the glue on yourself kind. but i was having it done in a salon. my nail became weak tearing splitting and developed discolor so i do not go to the salon anymore
It really depends on what kind of glue you are using because some glues don't let oxogen to your nails therefor killing them. other than that i think your nails are pretty safe
it all depends if you put them on with glue or that sticky stuff. the sticky stuff won't but depending on the type of glue they can-but just a bit
it depends on how long you leave them on for, the box will say the recommended length to leave them on for and if you exceed this then your nails wil break and have to be cut back painfully close to your fingertip. believe me, its happened me many times
yes...it definitely will
yes they make your nails weaker. if you ever did your nails in the salon they make your nails super ultra weak... and sensitive.


be careful.


i would only do my nails for halloween and take them off afterwards [if they were for halloween in your case]


just becareful cuz you dont want your nails to be soft and rip-able.
YES, YES, YES!!! The ones that you buy in a package are much less damaging to your nails than the ones that you get done at a salon, but they do still cause some damage. To limit the effects, make sure you dissolve the nails off with an acetone polish remover rather than picking them off (that will rip off layers of your natural nail with it). NEVER go to a salon and get fake nails. They file down your natural nail so it is ';tissue paper thin'; and put pressure on the nail bed--a lot of them don't even use acrylic--they use dental bonding because it stays on so long!!! Natural nails are SO much better--the look better, too.
Yes, I just removed fake nails and my nails are peeling and paper thin.
I wouldn't think so...but I would check with a professional nail tech.
If you use one of those giant emery board looking nail files to gently (key word!!) rough up your nails first, the glue will adhere better. But be careful, the glue really works well. That's not a bad thing, but when you decide to take off your nails, go to Walmart and get acetone nail polish remover and soak the nails off instead of prying them off. I've worn them several times and made the prying mistake once. Since then, no problems.
yes it weakens your nails and makes them super thinn. just get a manicure! =]
Look i am a nail tech and the key is not to let them use the DRILL many use them but they dont know how to use them. I use straight files and trust me it doesnt damage them whe they only remove the shine from your nails. Also make sure you soak in pure acetone and little by little take them off , dont rip them off. Gel nails you have to file them down though. I put and take off my nails very often but they still grow good , im lucky because i have good nails , if yours are not so strong just be carefull to where you go and who does your nails.
YES YES YES. Oh my gosh yes. Do not put fake nails on. They ruin your nail beds and can cause nail problems for the rest of your life.
not much damage.... its so much better for your nails if you glue them on the going to get them done at a salon. even f the bottle says ';salon quality.';