How to stick on a 9ct gold nail?

[blossom]

I have a client who has a 9ct gold nail (the whole thing) which she has had for years, it fits exactly over her ring finger. She had it made ages ago and has never worn it.

Anybody know how you would go about fixing it/soaking off again as nail grows? Obviously as its 9ct gold it has to be secure, but then i wonder if its that secure how you'd get it off again?

Hope someone can advise, thank you

 

[Victoriabar]

Personally I wouldn't want to stick it on fully with nail adhesive incase it ruins the gold,
so I would get some adhesive stickers esp for nails (usually found at superdrug/boots etc) and use one or two of those.

Mods: please don't point any rules at me for suggesting an OTC remedy, as this is the only way I can think to attach it securely but protecting the metal!

 

[boolou]

Tough one. It might ruin the metal using glue. But she won't get much wear out of just the pads..

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[sage2332]

Maybe consult a jeweler? They might know if acetone will damage it.

 

[Baggybear]

Just use a nail adhesive & then soak off in acetone.

http://www.shopenzed.com/9-ct-gold-fingernail-xidp84993.html

 

[*Carly*]

I saw something recently that was a custom specialised full nail and the site instructed them to use double sided painters tape cut to size. Sounds a bit odd but I think you can get ones with various types of adhesive strength from DIY stores. They were 3 dimensional nails made from plastic so couldn't be soaked off.

I've used those sticky tabs on occasion where I have a nail I don't want to soak in acetone (I suffer with onycholysis due to illness). They have come a long way over the years and are much better than they used to be. They'll usually last 2-3 days, water and hair washing are the things that loosen them. However, after a few drinks I've lost a nail through drunken carelessness soon after applying. Not a problem when it's a cheap bit of nothing, but I'd have been gutted if it was a treasured valuable item.

I think you should definitely consult a jeweller in regards to soaking. There are a few companies online which make these sort of things, check them out and see how they recommend to apply.

 

[JERSEY JOCK]

https://www.bohem.co.uk

 

[blossom]

omg the price of those, and this one she's got is solid!

Would I be responsible if it fell off and she lost it? Going off the idea . . .

 

[weezie]

I don't think I'd want the responsibility either!

 

[TanBird]

Application instructions here:

https://www.bohem.co.uk/how-to-apply/

 

[blossom]

Application instructions here:

https://www.bohem.co.uk/how-to-apply/

Thanks for that TanBird


I see that keeps the nail in place for 24 hours. I rather think she had in mind keeping it on permanently or until next infill! Maybe that's not how it works lol, I'm not familiar with them at all.

I will tell her.

 

[Tigan]

I used to wear one of these, i used to just stick it on with glue (don't know if that was right or not, but it lasted well and after a while it would just start to sort of shake loose and i would tidy up and re-apply it, had it for long time

 

[izzidoll]

Gosh this takes me back, I used to have one of these.
I used a good blob of Gelbond to adhere it to my nail and it would last a few days if not a couple of weeks. It would usually start to loosen off as adhesive does break down in water etc so I don't think I ever had to soak it off. I would pick off any remaining adhesive from the back of it then reapply.

If you warn the client that it will eventually loosen off, then the onus is on her to take care and not lose it.
I suppose they are more expensive now as the price of gold is higher......I may have to go check my jewellery box in case it's still in there :wink2:

 

[Tigan]

Mine was a pinky one

 

[izzidoll]

Mine was a pinky one

Mine too!
I never would have thought they would come back into fashion though....in fact I doubt they were actually ever in fashion :o

 

[Wooshka]

Wow! what a blast from the past
These gold nails were popular in the late 80's to early 90's and every man and his dog had one on (even me
I applied mine using adhesive mostly but sometimes when I didn't want it on for long, I would use the sticky tabs.

Is all I can say is, thank goodness we now have gel polish, pigments etc that gives us a beautiful gold nail that at least looks real V's having a thick metal fake nail that looked very unreal.

If you are going to apply this for the client, just ensure she understand you will not be held responsible if it falls off and gets lost etc.
I would suggest writing something on consult card and getting her to sign consult card to have proof that she understands that you are not responsible for this gold nail.

 

[coco.]

They sold them in Argos when I was a kid, I remember looking through the catalogue and wanting one lol

 

[Wooshka]

Gosh this takes me back, I used to have one of these.
I used a good blob of Gelbond to adhere it to my nail and it would last a few days if not a couple of weeks. It would usually start to loosen off as adhesive does break down in water etc so I don't think I ever had to soak it off. I would pick off any remaining adhesive from the back of it then reapply.

If you warn the client that it will eventually loosen off, then the onus is on her to take care and not lose it.
I suppose they are more expensive now as the price of gold is higher......I may have to go check my jewellery box in case it's still in there :wink2:

Izzi, your idea of hunting reminded me that I too might have one of my old ones, I have done the hunt and yes I do but it's not in good shape, it has some dents and tarnishing but it was just a cheapo one.
I can't believe that I even had it, I had forgotten all about it until you said something, thanks for the trip down memory lane
The down side, it sorta shows my age a tad:lol:

 

[kerryx]

OMG I used to love these,I've checked my gem box but don't have 1 😞,I think I might just get 1 😀.

 

[Beauty-Mai]

Oh my gosh I used to wear mine all the time - I loved it! Mine was a pinky too. Same as above - applied with adhesive and just reapplied when needed. Ah those were the days ....

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