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Practice, practice, practice!

12. Half Tips

 Applying half nail fake tips can be useful if your nails have broken or are really short, and you want them all to be longer for a manicure.  Size the nail tabs just like you would fake nails before applying. Make note of which size goes on which finger before you begin to work.  Take scissors and snip off the numbered tab at the end of each nail. Do this one at a time so you don't get them mixed up.  Gently file the end of the tab off the nail tab. You can also file them better after you've applied them. Careful not to breathe in the sanded bits! I find it easier to use hemostats to hold the tabs so that I don't glue it to myself. Take the nail tab and apply some nail glue to the inside track. It will find that it is thinner on the inner track where it touches your natural nail. The thin spot makes it easier to transition and look and feel more natural.  Place the tab on your nail and position it carefully, and quickly. Press it down. You only need to apply the section of