Q&A for How to Make Fake Nails Out of Tape

Add a really thick layer of nail polish. The more you add, the harder it becomes.

It depends what tape and sometimes what polish you use, but usually they are relatively easy to remove.

One method is to crush up eyeshadow into a fine powder, put it into a bottle of clear nail polish, and mix well.

No, no fake nails stay on forever. They might last a few days, or a few weeks at most (but they would probably look bad by that point). You can remove them anytime.

Three days if you're careful, but it depends on whether you get them wet, what you do with your hands, etc. Use more layers of tape and nail glue to make them sturdier.

It can last a few days if you are very careful.

If it's painted with a thin layer of nail polish, it will hardly bend or curl. They will not last for a long time though.

If you have colored tape, cover it with glue, and you can still make pretty nails.

About 10 minutes, if you're lucky. These nails are way too thin and flimsy to withstand much.

Try using a hairdryer.

You can trace your nail and trim the tape to the desired size. Then, you can paint the nail so the tape is not visible.

If you look too closely, it'll be obvious that they're fake, but they can be convincing to other people.

No. As long as you don't paint the back, you can even peel them off and put them on a piece of wax paper for another day.

You can use nail polish or nail glue, but really the nails stick themselves because they are tape nails and tape has a sticky side and an non-sticky side.

It probably will, so avoid getting the of your fingers wet until you are ready to take off the nails.

No, but tape will help the underside of the nail stay clean and make them a bit stronger.

You could use plastic Easter eggs and cut them to the shape you would like and then use strong glue.

If you think it's ugly, you should consider going to a nail salon to get acrylics or false nails.

No, the straw method is better because straws are harder, and they have a natural curve already. But the tape method is good if you have nothing else.

No. If you get the tape nails wet, they will likely come off.

They are great for short term use.

If the polish won't stick properly, then you might want to use a different kind of tape.

They're very flimsy and don't last.

They will last 2 to 3 days if you are careful with them.

You can, although they might be more difficult to work with on such a small scale.

Yes, they are, but I think nail varnish is better.

Yes. I have made them out of big straws (like for bubble tea or smoothies). You still need to have adhesive, though.

Yes. It would actually be better than using tape, as it is sturdier.

You can brush it with anything, as long as you don't damage the nail. Any kind of school-safe glue should work.

Yes, adding a base coat before the tape will keep it on longer. Put it under the nail and topcoat on top of the nail.