How to Apply and Remove Press-on Nails

Everything you need to properly apply your press-on nails is included in the application kit that's packaged with your nails.

For short term wear (1-2 days)

Use the sticky tabs included with your nails. Shape your natural nails with a file. Push cuticles back with orangewood stick. Gently buff the shine off natural nail with buffer block. Clean natural nail with alcohol prep pad. Select the sticky tab closest to your nail size, and apply to natural nail. Apply press-on nail, starting at cuticle, and lowering it onto natural nail. Make any adjustments in placement before pressing nail down. Once in place, press and hold for at least 5 seconds 

For extended wear (1-2 weeks)

Use glue included with your nails. Shape natural nails with a file. Push cuticles back with an orangewood stick. Gently buff the shine off natural nail with buffer block, and Clean natural nail with alcohol prep pad. Apply a thin layer of glue to natural nail. Place bottom edge of nail just under the cuticle, and make sure it isn't crooked – this glue dries almost instantly! press nail down onto your natural nail, from cuticle to tip. Press firmly for at least 15 seconds 

To safely remove your press-on nails

Do not use acetone to clean or remove your press-on nails - Acetone will dissolve them. Do not pry or rip them off! This can damage your natural nails, and your press-on nails. Fill a bowl with very warm water – you can add some cuticle oil under the nail, or in the water, to help soften the glue. Soak your fingertips 5-10 minutes, then try to gently wiggle the nails to see if they are loose enough to peel off. If you feel much resistance, reapply cuticle oils, and soak them for another 5-10 minutes, until your press-on nails peel off easily. Wipe your press-on nails with isopropyl alcohol to clean them.