How To File Down Long Acrylic Nails At Home

You can thin them out using a motorized nail grinder if you.

How to file down long acrylic nails at home. Try not to file your own nail as it can damage it but a little bit shouldnt hurt. This is what your nails should look like after filing them down. Cut and file it down to match your other nails apply a coat of.

Its been about a week since I did my own. Rinse your hands with soap and water. Your nail should now feel even look dull no longer shiney.

They are obviously quite thick and strong so would they break if i tried to file them. Press firmly file away. You do not have to remove them entirely if you feel that they are too long.

After you cut your acrylic nails they will likely be thicker than you want. To attach your new acrylic nail first buff and file your natural nail then attach the replacement nail with adhesive gel. She did file them in the shop but wondered whether they used a special file.

Basically you want to file down the beginning of the acrylic so that if you run your finger over the nail it feels smooth. You can have them trimmed at your nail salon usually for a small fee or you can also cut and file your nails at home yourself. I have acrylics every now and then to keep nailbiting at bay.

If you are desperate to cover up an unsightly ridge then file the fake nails down. Apply moisturizer to the nails and skin in order to rehydrate the nails which may dry out from the acetone. Keep dusting the flakes away so you can clearly see when you hit your natural nail.