Article: To attach sequins to your skin, you'll need glue that isn't toxic or hot (since it can damage your skin). Consider using eyelash, bindi or acrylic adhesive (spirit gum). Avoid using eyelash or latex if you plan on being around water or you tend to sweat a lot. If you need the sequins to set quickly, you may want to use latex glue although you should only use it in small amounts. Spirit glue is very sticky and you'll need spirit gum remover to take off the sequins and adhesive. You can find eyelash glue at drugstores and latex glue or spirit glue at beauty supply stores. Wash and dry the area of skin where you'll be sticking sequins or rhinestones. Avoid areas with hair, or be sure to shave or wax first. If your skin can tolerate it, rubbing alcohol will do a great job of cleaning off dirt and oils from your skin. The cleaner and less oily your skin is, the better the sequins will stick. Test the glue in a small area of your skin before applying the sequins. Make sure that your skin doesn't negatively react to the glue. If you notice redness, swelling, or irritation, don't use the glue. Be sure not to get any rubbing alcohol or soap in your eyes. Place just enough glue so that the sequin will stay in place. If you put too much, the sequin may ooze glue and take too long to dry. When you apply sequins to your skin, make sure that the cupped part of the sequin is hugging your skin. This will help the sequin stay on better and have a greater surface area to glue. Use a small makeup or flat eye shadow brush to dab the glue onto the sequin or your skin. Pick up the sequin that has glue on it using your fingers or tweezers. Press it in place gently on the skin and hold it there for 10 seconds before moving on to the next sequin. Check to see if the glue has completely dried by gently patting the sequins to see if they move. Be gentle when touching the glued on sequins. Rough movement can cause the sequins to fall off. If a sequin falls out of place, remove the sequin and reattach it with your glue. Keep some extra glue in your bag or purse to reattach sequins at your event. If you're trying to make a row of sequins stick on your face, it can be helpful to use a mirror to ensure you're keeping the row even. Use warm water and soap to remove the sequins. Take a wet washcloth and gently rub so that you remove both the sequins and glue. Add some soap to help ease the sequin away from the skin. Follow any manufacturer's instructions for removing the specific adhesive you used. If you're having trouble, use rubbing alcohol to help remove the sequins and dissolve the glue.
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Choose the right glue. Clean your skin. Dab a bit of adhesive to the sequin front. Apply the sequins. Gently wash your skin.