Bling Art False Nails Blog

By Tariq Aziz, founder of Bling Art I run a UK false nail brand, so this isn't an unbiased guide. But I'll be honest about what works. Every October we get the same question: can you really do spooky nail art with false nails, or do you need a salon and a steady hand? You can. It costs about £4 a set, and you can finish it in the time it takes to boil the kettle twice. Halloween is 31 October, eleven days from today, and half-term is close behind, so here is how I'd do it, step by step....

By Tariq Aziz, founder of Bling Art, designed in Yorkshire since 2014The #1 reason people end up with damaged natural nails after false nails isn’t the nails themselves, it’s the removal. Pulling, prying, peeling, picking. Every one of those takes a layer of your natural nail with it.The good news: removing false nails properly is easier than applying them. Here’s the method we recommend to every Bling Art customer.The 10-minute warm-water methodWhat you need A bowl big enough for both hands Warm (not hot) water A few drops of any oil, baby oil, olive oil, cuticle oil, even cooking oil...

By Tariq Aziz, founder of Bling Art, designed in Yorkshire since 2014Most people get 3-4 days from false nails. With the right prep and application technique, you can get a full 7 days of wear without lifting, snagging, or chipping. This is the complete guide we use ourselves at Bling Art.What you need A pack of Bling Art false nails (24 nails per set, with a mini file and cuticle stick) Nail glue or adhesive tabs. Not included, buy separately Cuticle pusher (optional but recommended) Rubbing alcohol or nail prep wipes 10 minutes of uninterrupted time Step 1, Prep your...

Last updated: 20 May 2026 · 6 min read · Tutorial What you'll need One set of false nails Nail glue or glue tabs. Not included with Bling Art sets, so buy them separately or add ours at checkout Cuticle pusher (wooden stick or metal) Nail file (180-grit) Buffer block (240-grit) Rubbing alcohol or alcohol nail-prep wipes Small bowl of warm soapy water (only if removing existing polish first) 5-10 minutes All of the above except the false nails typically cost under £5 total at any UK chemist (Boots, Superdrug, even Tesco beauty aisle). Bling Art retail sets do not...

Last updated: 24 August 2026 · 6 min read The short answer The best way to remove false nails is soaking your fingertips in warm soapy water for 10-15 minutes, then gently rocking each nail off. Free, no chemicals, zero damage. Acetone is faster but harder on the skin. Most damage happens in the last thirty seconds This is the part worth understanding before any method. Damage from false nails almost never happens while you are wearing them. It happens at the very end. An edge starts lifting on day six or seven, and the decision gets made to pull...