I normally do this on my toes, but that would've been a lot more work for this how to, and I have ugly workers nails from working out in a shop all day, so I probably should've shaped my nails a little better before starting this, but you get the idea!
Correction Tape Manicure
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Paint a light coat of clear - this is very important for the correction tape to stick.
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You will need to cut the loop free on the correction tape, so unless you're able to reconnect yours (I've tried many times and can't do it!) it's sorta designated to this project.
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Cut a length of tape longer than your nail is wide.
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Cut the strip in half, or to a width your want your tip to be. You can leave it straight or give it a little curve on one side. Since I normally do this on my toes, the only crucial one to curve is the big toe which is easier because it's bigger and the rest can stay flat since they're so small... but do it how ya want.
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This is where it gets kinda hard to do and explain.
Place the edge over the crease in your nail and press it in with your thumb nail, take the strip across your nail and while still holding the first side, press it in the crease on the other side with your other thumb and rub the correction tape on your nail like a rub on transfer. This might be easier with a friend, but it's doable by yourself once ya get the hang of it. -
By cutting the strip longer it makes it easier to put on because you want it to stick to your skin on either side of your nail if it's not easy for you to rub the tape and hold everything in place.
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Clean the edges off with your other nail in a downward pinching sort of way (don't scrape, it'll tear the edge and look bad) and give it 4-5 thin clear coats on top.
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Posted By:Candice C. »
September 04, 2008 14:04
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Shabby Chic Sheridan
04 Sep 14:22
ohh thats just being too clever ... i wish i had long nails. :(
Shivi
04 Sep 14:24
great idea!
minty
04 Sep 21:18
thats cool:D
Ginger Ginger.
04 Sep 21:45
cool , im always wandering wat new styles i can try with my (annoying) oergrown nails
mamachka
05 Sep 19:33
OMG! I am totally amazed at the job you have done with this. I totally screw up French each and every time. Thanks for posting this.
RenJac1301
06 Sep 14:41
cool
CYDNEY W.
06 Sep 16:07
brilliant!!! thats is th coolest idea ever!
nouk
08 Sep 15:38
this is much easyer than my french manicure!:P sure i'm going to try this:P
Eien
11 Sep 02:55
I am so impressed. It looks so clean and nice
PB
16 Sep 22:46
This is awesome, and MUCH easier than using white nail polish or liquid white-out!!
Danielle O.
09 Oct 23:25
Get the heck out! I am on my way to the office store.....
Goth Ninja
26 Dec 04:14
My nails are really long... Maybe 1/2 an inch? Everybody always asks me , "ARE YOUR NAILS REAL?!?!?!?" They are... Correction tape would be too thin! But very clever...
Candice C.
26 Dec 06:37
you might be able to try doing two or three strips... not sure on the overlapping part, but it might still be smooth if you can get it on nicely... big IF, though! ya hafta be careful with it since it's so delicate
Roxanne
02 Jan 16:51
That is soooo clever!
M.a.r.i.s.o.l.
13 Mar 21:26
thats really cool..imma try it right now...usually i just use tape to make the line straight but this is just so much easier....GREAT TUT =]
Luv my life
13 Apr 12:24
Wow! I never thought of that!!
Arty KitKat
17 May 15:35
This is such a clever idea. I usually manage to do one hand okay but then make a mess of the second. I will definitely be giving this a try :)
karis t.
05 Sep 02:17
good idea i never thought to do this. i usually just use tape and peel