How to Press On Nails with Acrylic | Two Methods for Longer Lasting Nails

Do you want long lasting press on nails that look great? Watch this video to learn how to do press on nails with acrylic. I'll show you two methods that will make your nails last longer!
If you're looking for a way to add a little pizzazz to your nails, then try press on nails with acrylic! I'll show you how to do this step-by-step in this beginner friendly video. After watching this video, you'll know how to do press on nails with acrylic and be able to get the look you want!
In this video, I'm showing you two methods for press on nails with acrylic. By using different techniques, you can get nails that last longer and look better!If you're looking to add some extra glamour to your nails, this video is for you! By learning how to do press on nails with acrylic, you'll be able to create nails that look amazing and last longer than ever before! Choose the technique that best fits your needs and get ready to wow your friends and family with your amazing nails!
00:00 Introduction
00:15 What You Will Need
01:22 Prep Natural Nail
03:24 Pick the Right Size Press On
04:37 Use Acrylic with Nail Glue
07:49 Prep Nail
09:34 Use Acrylic Bead
11:45 Finishing Touches
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  • @NathenaAntoinette
    @NathenaAntoinette Жыл бұрын

    Which method is your favorite? Thanks for watching!!!!

  • @niharikakamatala

    @niharikakamatala

    Жыл бұрын

    hey thansk a lot for replying .. i loved the second method and tried it as well works for me.. waiting for the removal video from you... please edit and post it soon... you will be the first one to post removal of the nails stuck with acrylic which is a easy and super method ... waiting waiting....

  • @ChildOfYAHUUH

    @ChildOfYAHUUH

    10 ай бұрын

    I cannot thank you enough. I have some damaged toenails and have had to spend a lot of money keeping them up. This video has saved me from having to choose between keeping my feet covered or the more expensive option of continously paying $$ for pedicures. Thank you for showing me that I can have the same look for less 💕

  • @me-pz5yi

    @me-pz5yi

    9 ай бұрын

    Both great ideas 💯❤

  • @msdree123
    @msdree123 Жыл бұрын

    Like both options…I’ve used the second one for years and let me tell you they last! I have a job where I constantly wash my hands and they hold up. No pop offs! Thank you great video ❤

  • @Tenitas93

    @Tenitas93

    5 ай бұрын

    Would you please share what brands you like to use? Thank you in advance!

  • @teammoney8357
    @teammoney8357 Жыл бұрын

    This is genius i love how women are really creative in finding methods to save money! I absolutely love it, definitely about to try these methods tomorrow since im going out of town.❤❤❤

  • @xx412Princessxx
    @xx412Princessxx Жыл бұрын

    Giiiiiiiiirrrrrlllll... I literally just bought a bunch of press ons.. Some dehydrate liquid...primer and uv glue and top coat.. Just made an acrylic powder purchase Amazon thanx to you 😂 😂 nails about to be pawpin

  • @NathenaAntoinette

    @NathenaAntoinette

    Жыл бұрын

    Yesssss!!!!! Love to hear it 😂!!

  • @kaelahorne8856

    @kaelahorne8856

    4 ай бұрын

    Please make sure if you apply the nails with UV gel that they're 100% clear or the gel won't cure fully and you'll give yourself contact dermatitis!

  • @emsahen19
    @emsahen196 ай бұрын

    I’ve been a press on girlie for almost 3 years now. I’ll never go back to the salon fr. I’m definitely going to try this first method

  • @chosenbyHim3
    @chosenbyHim3Күн бұрын

    Great video you did an amazing job!

  • @meaghans4591
    @meaghans4591Ай бұрын

    Thank you so much ever since Covid. The prices has skyrocketed for nails now you can actually buy acrylic handmade nails and using acrylic to put them on. Is genius literally last for over a month thank you so much for showing me this.

  • @user-wp9md8ui4q
    @user-wp9md8ui4q8 ай бұрын

    You are a life saver!!! My first night doing this and it was so simple and fast!! Thank you soo much!!!

  • @colossab1367
    @colossab136711 ай бұрын

    Thanks hun. You put me on. No more high salons🎉🎉🎉

  • @duienestanfield1332
    @duienestanfield1332 Жыл бұрын

    I love both methods, but I've used the first so far. I'm going to try the second one this weekend whilie I have time during the holiday. I can't have my nails done anymore due to a really bad accident and my right hand only has 20% mobility, the drill would cause severe pain. I love this video! Great job, you deserve the subscribe...btw I loved the little hand trying to steal the acrylic lol

  • @NathenaAntoinette

    @NathenaAntoinette

    Жыл бұрын

    Sorry to hear about that. I’m glad to know you’re still doing things on spite of that! Thanks so much for subscribing! You’ll probably see those little hands a lot lol

  • @ebonyjones1206
    @ebonyjones12066 ай бұрын

    I was wondering if I could do this but wasn’t quite sure how. Thanks for posting this!!

  • @raeginaanderson7722
    @raeginaanderson772211 ай бұрын

    This is so amazing thank you for your video! I was thinking in my head but you actually can look up anything on the internet amazing thank you and God bless

  • @bethysboutique
    @bethysboutique9 ай бұрын

    You’re a life saver!

  • @muirskatesurf
    @muirskatesurf Жыл бұрын

    Great idea you suggested with the nail glue and acrylic powder! I’m going to apply some press ons using your technique. Thank you for sharing 💕

  • @sharonepps6431
    @sharonepps6431 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing need this

  • @ms.mommie6985
    @ms.mommie6985 Жыл бұрын

    I’ll definitely be trying this out on my next set of press on nails. Lol I screamed when I saw that little grabbing hand. 😆 Thank goodness I’m past that stage….now it’s my cat with her tail or paws and fur everywhere. 🫠

  • @user-iv3vd5zi4f
    @user-iv3vd5zi4fАй бұрын

    So amazing

  • @luvlee8699
    @luvlee86992 ай бұрын

    I just started my press on journey. And thank you for such an informative video.

  • @NathenaAntoinette

    @NathenaAntoinette

    2 ай бұрын

    Cool. Update….Lately I’ve been using glue only. NYK1 is a really good glue if you use it as directed. Welcome to the press on journey 💕

  • @Fortress360_24
    @Fortress360_246 ай бұрын

    Well done

  • @terriwaldridge807
    @terriwaldridge8078 ай бұрын

    I have tried the uv method and for some reason within 24 hours all nails are popping off. I even cured longer thinking maybe the gel wasn’t curing completely. Nope. Not the issue. Definitely going to try the acrylic method! Thank you!

  • @angelagreen3810
    @angelagreen3810 Жыл бұрын

    Going to try this method the second one tonight. Been wanting to do it and came across your video. Thank you for sharing.

  • @NathenaAntoinette

    @NathenaAntoinette

    Жыл бұрын

    Awesome! Let me know how long your nails last 💕

  • @debracox3020
    @debracox3020 Жыл бұрын

    I dipped my nails in acrylic power and the used nail glue. 😩 It worked to well and I'm trying to figure out how do I remove them .If you have any tips would be appreciated.

  • @NathenaAntoinette

    @NathenaAntoinette

    Жыл бұрын

    HOW TO | Removing Acrylic Glued Press On Nails kzread.info/dash/bejne/nauMsM2pYa_Vec4.html Lol I’m glad it worked! Cut them down & soak them like a traditional acrylic set.

  • @LucaRedTarot
    @LucaRedTarot Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @jasmineroberts9367
    @jasmineroberts93673 ай бұрын

    👍🏽 good job❤❤

  • @Pliszka126
    @Pliszka1262 ай бұрын

    Pierwsza metoda jest bardzo ciekawa i wydaje się prostsza niz druga. Zabieram się dzisiaj do zdobienia. Dziękuję za ten filmik. 😘♥️

  • @Kamimixer
    @Kamimixer5 ай бұрын

    I tried the 1st method 3 days ago so far so good 😁🤞🏽

  • @NathenaAntoinette

    @NathenaAntoinette

    5 ай бұрын

    🤞🏾💕 yessssss! I’m glad. Glue usually popped off for me by day 3. So far that or the builder gel with nail tips last the longest

  • @TruthHurts225
    @TruthHurts2255 ай бұрын

    Im so trying this ..THANKYOU!!

  • @NathenaAntoinette

    @NathenaAntoinette

    5 ай бұрын

    No problem!! Hope it works well for you 💕

  • @TruthHurts225

    @TruthHurts225

    4 ай бұрын

    Girl this has changed my nail game and is saving me so much money. I really like the acrylic with nail glue method, a much cleaner result. I tried the acrylic beadl but I did not like how it spreaded. It clumped and hardened behind the nail tip. I may have just used to much though lol. Thanks again!

  • @milag588
    @milag5883 ай бұрын

    ❤❤❤thanks

  • @monbrat3064
    @monbrat3064 Жыл бұрын

    New subscriber now much love

  • @NathenaAntoinette

    @NathenaAntoinette

    Жыл бұрын

    Appreciate it 🫶🏾

  • @milag588
    @milag5883 ай бұрын

    ❤❤❤❤thanks

  • @Tippy150
    @Tippy1504 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much❣️❣️❣️

  • @vanessagaleano2834
    @vanessagaleano2834 Жыл бұрын

    The fact that the actual nail stays on/ lasts longer than the paint on them means ur doing soemthing right! I can't wait to try this out, thanks!!

  • @plushwishes
    @plushwishes9 ай бұрын

    Thank u im trying the 2nd method , ur baby is so cute

  • @NathenaAntoinette

    @NathenaAntoinette

    9 ай бұрын

    Okay! Let me know how it goes!

  • @a.j.queenhealer4523
    @a.j.queenhealer45235 ай бұрын

    Ty! Ive had to swap out nails for pedicures. $180 for nails and a Pedi every 2 weeks. Is just Not going to work for me. I have so many press ons. I cant wait to try this! Ty! Again for sharing!❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😮😮😮🎉🎉🎉🎉😅😅😅

  • @NathenaAntoinette

    @NathenaAntoinette

    5 ай бұрын

    Hope it works for you!

  • @nanaayeee5942
    @nanaayeee59424 ай бұрын

    LOVE THIS!!! Been wanting press on fro the longest but I’m rough with my hands 😂 I do hair, make up, and stuff n I gotta cook omgosh

  • @NathenaAntoinette

    @NathenaAntoinette

    4 ай бұрын

    EXACTLY THIS!!! I’m testing some glue out right now. I really had no idea how much I hit my hand against things until now 😂 having a good product really is life changing

  • @ArianaYelena
    @ArianaYelena Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing this❤ i definitely subscribed I'm here for the whole journey girl!🙋🏽‍♀️

  • @NathenaAntoinette

    @NathenaAntoinette

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!💕

  • @gwensnyman622
    @gwensnyman622 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the tips. I've found the glue doesn't last. So diffenately going to try this next.

  • @Mdee17
    @Mdee17 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing🤎!

  • @NathenaAntoinette

    @NathenaAntoinette

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching 🤍!

  • @heatherhampton9960
    @heatherhampton99605 ай бұрын

    Okay Miss Thing so I found your video acrylic fake nails I will be trying this out and I will be keeping you updated on how I came out look at me learning something new at😅😊😂 KZread University❤

  • @ElectricAngel181
    @ElectricAngel181 Жыл бұрын

    I've never seen this method before.

  • @latashapayne6333
    @latashapayne6333 Жыл бұрын

    I like to add a few layers of acrylic,to harden the nail. I didnt know about dipping it in acrylic

  • @NathenaAntoinette

    @NathenaAntoinette

    Жыл бұрын

    I’m still learning how to lay acrylic smoothly so the dipping is my little cheat lol

  • @Pliszka126
    @Pliszka1262 ай бұрын

    @quloo co sądzisz o metodzie posypać akryl na klej do tipsów? 🤔

  • @julie5000
    @julie50003 ай бұрын

    I absolutely love these 1s got them awhile ago gorgeous , ladies CHK out temu nails ,I ordered 20 packs they're all beautiful,sturdy an deff worth the money !!!!!

  • @NathenaAntoinette

    @NathenaAntoinette

    3 ай бұрын

    I almost purchased some from there. I’ll have to see if they’re still in the cart

  • @julie5000

    @julie5000

    3 ай бұрын

    @@NathenaAntoinette yessss love mine just came an I can't pick which 1s to wear 1st !! An u deff should love deff worth it!!!! 😁🔥💅🏼

  • @lynaisfly
    @lynaisfly10 күн бұрын

    Tfs

  • @Sheismeglowing
    @Sheismeglowing Жыл бұрын

    I use cuticle remover cream like the nail shop

  • @shealacarthens8286
    @shealacarthens82864 ай бұрын

    I like the second method with the acrylic liquid and powder but how do you take them off?

  • @NathenaAntoinette

    @NathenaAntoinette

    4 ай бұрын

    kzread.info/dash/bejne/nauMsM2pYa_Vec4.htmlsi=0y_gHqBpgdf_IfFt

  • @kathieharrop3053
    @kathieharrop30539 ай бұрын

    I watched your video and just tried the first method. I’ll update if it worked for me or not. Hoping to go 2 weeks. 👍

  • @kathieharrop3053

    @kathieharrop3053

    8 ай бұрын

    Update. This was the worst thing I’ve ever done for the removal process. They would not come off even after trying several methods of removal. I even tried soaking fingers in pure acetone for 20 mins. Brutal. Although it stays, I didn’t want to use an efile for removal. In the end, I had to use it.

  • @chocolatte8301

    @chocolatte8301

    6 ай бұрын

    ​@@kathieharrop3053so it worked for you, but was just a pain to remove?

  • @melissaswann74
    @melissaswann745 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for this! I bought some gorgeous press on's but they just don't last with only glue!

  • @dinkbaby9563
    @dinkbaby95632 ай бұрын

    i did this! nd other methods. i think imma hve to go bck to this but not on carpet

  • @sereneserenity1945
    @sereneserenity194510 ай бұрын

    How long does the second method last??

  • @wt813
    @wt81311 ай бұрын

    Will this work using gel glue? Do you think it will work as well?

  • @NathenaAntoinette

    @NathenaAntoinette

    11 ай бұрын

    Like apply the gel dip it in acrylic powder & then put it under the lamp? Hmm 🤔 idk but it sounds like something worth trying

  • @danielleelizabeth4983
    @danielleelizabeth498312 күн бұрын

    So when you put top coat on the jewels does it make them look cheaper or is there a way to clean them up

  • @NathenaAntoinette

    @NathenaAntoinette

    10 күн бұрын

    Yes it makes it look cheap in my opinion. The stones lose their vibrancy. I try to avoid getting any on them. If I do clean off the jewels before curing them. I use a small art brush & alcohol.

  • @JustJmo
    @JustJmo Жыл бұрын

    I'm new to acrylic. Do you need to cure it??

  • @NathenaAntoinette

    @NathenaAntoinette

    Жыл бұрын

    No. Acrylic hardens on its own

  • @amberfreeman9538
    @amberfreeman953818 күн бұрын

    Followed this video step by step, I even had it playing while I did my nails, and used the same brand of glue and everything, I let one hand dry for 45 minutes before doing the other and the nails fell off as soon as I applied the smallest amount of pressure to them

  • @NathenaAntoinette

    @NathenaAntoinette

    17 күн бұрын

    That sucks for you. Try using the NYK1 nail glue following their instructions. Hope that works for you

  • @QueenDaestra
    @QueenDaestra5 ай бұрын

    How do you remove your nail set and reapply another set using the acrylic bead method??

  • @NathenaAntoinette

    @NathenaAntoinette

    5 ай бұрын

    Most of the time a bite them off regardless of the method if we’re being honest lol but if I’m trying to do it for the health of my natural nails I cut them down & soak them with acrylic. Similar to a regular full set. I have a removal video. It’s a 40 second demonstration kzread.info/dash/bejne/a3eKp7ySd9rXgaw.htmlsi=9v3A6X54aaa3tykc hopefully that helps. Let me know if there’s anything else I can potentially help with. Thanks for watching!!!

  • @QueenDaestra

    @QueenDaestra

    5 ай бұрын

    girlll this is the most real comment HAHA, I'm a horrible nail biter hence why I try to keep nails on lol. I'll check that video out, thank you! I'm new to the nail game 💅@@NathenaAntoinette

  • @NathenaAntoinette

    @NathenaAntoinette

    5 ай бұрын

    @@QueenDaestra welcome to the game! It’s nice here once you figure out what method & products work for you. In the meantime, it’s fun learning & a great avenue of self care!

  • @Joan-kl9qh
    @Joan-kl9qh Жыл бұрын

    How long do they last ?

  • @NathenaAntoinette

    @NathenaAntoinette

    Жыл бұрын

    I’ve had this set on for 11 days as of today. Still no lifting yet. Thanks for watching 🤍

  • @raeginaanderson7722
    @raeginaanderson772211 ай бұрын

    Please let me know how that works on one of your videos as well because I want to know if it will be thicker and maybe even look 3D I don't know I guess it would depend on what kind of press on you you are going to use to add the acrylic to the top of your nail not just underneath your nail

  • @samhemphill6756
    @samhemphill67564 ай бұрын

    Could you do a thin layer of acrylic powder on top at well? Or would that cover up the colors and make the nails look weird?

  • @NathenaAntoinette

    @NathenaAntoinette

    4 ай бұрын

    It would look similar to an acrylic encapsulation which is fine. If someone struggles with acrylic like I do I would suggest using a clear builder gel on top & cure it with a led lamp. Bonus* The builder gel can also be used as a method of glue

  • @samhemphill6756

    @samhemphill6756

    4 ай бұрын

    @@NathenaAntoinette thank you sm I just tried your 2nd method it seriously works on a budget 💅

  • @dowehavetowearpicklejars7743
    @dowehavetowearpicklejars77432 ай бұрын

    How would you remove it if I used the acrylic bead method?

  • @NathenaAntoinette

    @NathenaAntoinette

    2 ай бұрын

    Acetone

  • @naty1012
    @naty1012 Жыл бұрын

    Which method lasts longer, method 1 or 2?

  • @NathenaAntoinette

    @NathenaAntoinette

    Жыл бұрын

    They stayed on for the same amount of time except I jammed my nail getting my baby out of the car seat & it became loose. I know it was up there good since it hurt so badly. Usually they pop off with nail glue & you can hardly feel it.

  • @Caramelldancing123

    @Caramelldancing123

    Жыл бұрын

    @@NathenaAntoinette so how long sis it last ?

  • @raeginaanderson7722
    @raeginaanderson772211 ай бұрын

    So I was wondering if I could put the acrylic bead on the top of press on nail so they would be thicker

  • @NathenaAntoinette

    @NathenaAntoinette

    11 ай бұрын

    Ooohhhhhh okay!!! I was actually wondering the same. I think it would give an encapsulated design look. I’ll try it

  • @DeadGirl-oz3vl

    @DeadGirl-oz3vl

    9 ай бұрын

    Yes you can😊 I've used acrylic, polygel, and builder in a bottle. The builder gel in a bottle is faster and easier❤

  • @chocolatte8301

    @chocolatte8301

    6 ай бұрын

    ​@@DeadGirl-oz3vldoes the builder gel lift of the plastic press on over time?

  • @DeadGirl-oz3vl

    @DeadGirl-oz3vl

    6 ай бұрын

    @@chocolatte8301 i haven't had that happen. I've also used polygel and had no issues either. I don't wear them for very long though. I normally just keep builder nail in a bottle on my natural nails and finally cut them down so I could do my nails faster while taking care of my mom. For a while I tried to keep a thin over lay on them while doing gel x , but it ended up being twice the work🤪

  • @sylviaweimholt2309
    @sylviaweimholt23094 ай бұрын

    Can you please a video on how you remove those? TY!

  • @NathenaAntoinette

    @NathenaAntoinette

    4 ай бұрын

    HOW TO | Removing Acrylic Glued Press On Nails kzread.info/dash/bejne/nauMsM2pYa_Vec4.html

  • @trish4540
    @trish454011 ай бұрын

    I followed her instructions to the T, two nails popped off within 3minutes. What am doing wrong? Also I did the bead method with monomer and acrylic powder, same result, popped off. I’m about to give up

  • @NathenaAntoinette

    @NathenaAntoinette

    11 ай бұрын

    Well don’t give up! Maybe try adding a nail dehydrator and using builder gel with a uv light instead. Good luck

  • @rachnailedit

    @rachnailedit

    10 ай бұрын

    You need a primer that’s why. I’m surprised one wasn’t used. You need to dehydrate then prime the nail. Buy an acid free one. Hope this helps 💅

  • @Ashley-vm1bd
    @Ashley-vm1bd10 ай бұрын

    which one lasts longer in your experience?

  • @NathenaAntoinette

    @NathenaAntoinette

    10 ай бұрын

    They both lasted the same length of time

  • @Lalaland099
    @Lalaland0994 ай бұрын

    Does using acrylic make the natural nail weak?

  • @NathenaAntoinette

    @NathenaAntoinette

    4 ай бұрын

    Only when I don’t remove them properly. Biting them off vs soaking them with acetone

  • @missybiblio4673
    @missybiblio4673 Жыл бұрын

    Does the first method work eith dip powder

  • @NathenaAntoinette

    @NathenaAntoinette

    Жыл бұрын

    I’m unsure.

  • @Elizabeth-gb8jf

    @Elizabeth-gb8jf

    7 ай бұрын

    dip powder is acrylic powder its just finer

  • @niharikakamatala
    @niharikakamatala Жыл бұрын

    But how do we remove nails applied with acrylic

  • @NathenaAntoinette

    @NathenaAntoinette

    Жыл бұрын

    Acetone….

  • @niharikakamatala

    @niharikakamatala

    Жыл бұрын

    @@NathenaAntoinette jus like how we remove the normal acrylic nails??? Remove shiny top coat and dip in acetone??

  • @NathenaAntoinette

    @NathenaAntoinette

    Жыл бұрын

    @@niharikakamatala If they’re super long I cut them down then soak them like a full set. Sometimes I use a nail file across the top make it thinner. (…..if I’m being lazy I bite them off 🫣) I recorded the removal process a while ago. Need to edit that & post it. Thanks for the reminder!

  • @nursemama2312
    @nursemama23129 ай бұрын

    I need help doing these methods with short press on 😫 there’s really nothing to grab

  • @NathenaAntoinette

    @NathenaAntoinette

    9 ай бұрын

    Mmm perhaps try the acrylic liquid & powder method by applying the acrylic bead to the natural nail then placing the fake nail on top. Not too much product so it won’t ooze excessively. Hope this helps! Please let me know ♥️

  • @julie5000
    @julie50003 ай бұрын

    Ladies which method y'all think is better ?

  • @katiesunflower4716
    @katiesunflower47162 ай бұрын

    Video is a year old and STILL helpful🫶🏻🫡

  • @kleo9432
    @kleo94324 ай бұрын

    I hear a baby 🥺🥺lol

  • @NathenaAntoinette

    @NathenaAntoinette

    4 ай бұрын

    🥰👶🏽Baby Casimir

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