Artificial nails for children: are they safe? Tips & advice 2025

False nails for children are becoming increasingly popular: birthdays, school parties, photo shoots, fancy dress… Little girls love having the same nails as grown-ups.
But one question often comes up: are false nails suitable and safe for children?

Here is a comprehensive guide to help parents choose safe, suitable and easy-to-remove models.

Are fake nails for children a good idea?

Yes, provided you choose false nails specifically designed for children , i.e. short and with widths adapted to their nails.

Here are the compatible false nails:

Children's false nails are not meant to be worn for a long time, but for a moment of fun, a day or a small occasion .

Why avoid using strong glue with children?

Conventional nail glues can:

• dry the natural nail

• be difficult to remove

• cause discomfort

• be unsuitable for nails that are still growing

👉 For children, we only recommend soft stickers/adhesives , as they leave no trace and can be removed with hot water .

How to safely remove a child's false nails?

No force needed. No solvent needed.

Here is the gentlest method:

1. Soak your fingers in hot water for 1 to 3 minutes

2. Gently slide a stick under the side of the false nail.

3. If it resists: soak it again in hot water.

4. The false nail can be removed painlessly and without damaging the natural nail.

This method is 100% suitable for children.

For what occasions are children's false nails ideal?

• Birthdays

• Weddings (little bridesmaid)

• Christmas, Easter, holidays

• Photo shoot

• Beauty workshops / mother-daughter

• A change of look for playing

It's a simple accessory that makes children super proud… without commitment, because they can be removed the same evening.