Welcome to Press-On 101:
HOW TO APPLY PRESS ON NAILS
Clean and dry natural nails.
First, ensure your natural nails are completely clean and dry. This will help the press-ons adhere properly.
Lightly buff and wipe with alcohol.
Gently buff the surface of your natural nails to create a slightly rough texture for better grip. Then, wipe them down with a cotton pad soaked in rubbing alcohol to remove any oils or dust.
Apply nail glue or adhesive tabs.
Apply a small drop of nail glue to your natural nail, or select the correct size adhesive tab and apply it to your nail.
Press each nail firmly for 15–30 seconds.
Align the press-on nail with your cuticle and press down firmly, holding for 15–30 seconds to ensure a strong bond. Repeat for all fingers.
HOW TO REMOVE PRESS ON NAILS
To properly remove press-on nails without damaging your natural nail bed, patience is key. Never rip or pry them off forcefully, as this peels away layers of your natural nail.
The Warm Soapy Water & Oil Method (Gentle & Reusable)
What you need:
- A bowl of warm water (like bath temperature)
- Dish soap
- Oil (Cuticle oil, olive oil, or body oil)
- A wooden cuticle stick
Create the "Potion"
Fill your bowl with warm water, a generous squirt of dish soap, and a few drops of oil.
Soak
Soak your hands in the water for 15–20 minutes. You can wiggle your fingers occasionally to help the mixture penetrate underneath the press-ons.
Check for Lifting
After soaking, gently see if the nails are loose. Use the wooden cuticle stick to gently lift the edges near the cuticle.
Glide Off
Once loose, the press-on should pop off or slide away easily.
Clean Up
Lightly buff your natural nails to remove any remaining glue residue and wash your hands.
Hydrate
Apply cuticle oil or moisturizer immediately, as the process can dry out your skin.
DO'S & DON'TS
Do's ✅
- Properly prep nails before application
- Choose the correct nail size for each finger
- Apply to clean, dry, oil-free nails
- Press and hold each nail firmly during application
- Avoid water for 1–2 hours after applying
- Wear gloves when doing chores
- Remove gently using warm water or cuticle oil
Dont's ❎
- Skip nail prep or apply over cuticles
- Force a nail that doesn’t fit
- Apply over wet, oily, or lotion-coated nails
- Rush the application or press lightly
- Expose nails to water immediately after application
- Use your nails for heavy work or cleaning
- Pull or pry nails off forcefully
First time? It might feel a little awkward—don’t worry, it gets better 😉
HOW TO TIME YOUR PRESSED-ON NAILS
"The Long Haul"
10–14+ Days
Technique:
For maximum hold, buff your nails until all the shine is gone and dehydrate them with alcohol, then apply a layer of glue to both your natural nail and the back of the press-on to create a cement-like bond.
"The Work Week"
5–7 Days
Technique:
To get a full week of wear, lightly buff your natural nails to create a rougher texture for grip, then apply a single small dot of glue to the center of your nail before pressing down.
"The Weekend Fling"
1–3 Days
Technique:
For short-term wear, skip the buffing to keep your natural nail surface smooth, then simply wipe with alcohol and use sticky tabs for an easy, damage-free removal.
"The Long Haul"
10–14+ Days
Technique:
For maximum hold, buff your nails until all the shine is gone and dehydrate them with alcohol, then apply a layer of glue to both your natural nail and the back of the press-on to create a cement-like bond.
"The Work Week"
5–7 Days
Technique:
To get a full week of wear, lightly buff your natural nails to create a rougher texture for grip, then apply a single small dot of glue to the center of your nail before pressing down.
"The Weekend Fling"
1–3 Days
Technique:
For short-term wear, skip the buffing to keep your natural nail surface smooth, then simply wipe with alcohol and use sticky tabs for an easy, damage-free removal.
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