A P P L I C A T I O N
Quick Guide:
Detailed Guide:
PREP
1. Before starting, ensure your nails are free from extensions, gel, or nail polish. Wash and dry your hands thoroughly.
2. Check the sizing of each press-on nail against your natural nail. Ensure they fit from sidewall to sidewall.
- If they are too big, file them down to fit perfectly.
- If they are too curved for your natural nails:
- Warm the nail up by using a hairdryer or submerging it into warm water
- The nail will become bendable when warm. Gently press it down against a flat surface. Do this slowly to avoid cracking the nail.
3. Gently push back cuticles using a cuticle stick.
4. Lightly buff the surface of your natural nails with a file or buffer. A rough surface ensures better adhesion.
5. Wipe your natural nails with an alcohol pad to remove dust and oils, promoting a stronger hold for the press-ons.
APPLICATION WITH STICKY TABS
Lasts 1-3 days(Regular application), 1 Week (Hairdryer application)
Recommended for: Soft, brittle nails and all nail types | If you intend to keep reusing your press-ons
- Choose the right-sized sticky tab for each nail. The tab should cover most of your nail but not extend past the edges.
- Peel off the sticky tab and place it on your natural nail. Press down firmly to ensure it adheres well.
Tip: Use a hairdryer on a low heat setting to heat the sticky tab for a few seconds. This increases wear time from 1-3 days to 1 week.
- Peel off the protective plastic layer from the sticky tab
- Apply the press-on and press it down firmly for 30 seconds
- Repeat the process for all your nails, ensuring each one is securely attached.
Tip: Avoid water and excessive moisture for at least 1-2 hours after application. This gives the sticky tabs enough time to set.
For the best results, try to avoid prolonged exposure to water (like long baths, swimming, or washing dishes without gloves) for the first 24 hours.
APPLICATION WITH NAIL GLUE
Lasts 2 Weeks
Recommended for: Normal/Strong nails | If you do not intend to reuse your press-ons
- Apply a drop of nail glue to your natural nail and spread it all over the nail, carefully avoiding the edges.
- Apply a drop of glue onto the back of the press-on nail.
- Place the press-on nail at the base of your natural nail
- Press it down firmly for 30 seconds
- Repeat the process for all your nails, ensuring each one is securely attached.
Tip: Avoid water and excessive moisture for at least 1-2 hours after application. This gives the glue enough time to set.
For the best results, try to avoid prolonged exposure to water (like long baths, swimming, or washing dishes without gloves) for the first 24 hours.
R E M O V A L
STICKY TABS REMOVAL (You may also use these methods for Nail Glue applications provided they have been worn for 2 weeks)
METHOD 1: OIL REMOVAL (Quick & Easy but Messy)
You’ll need: Cuticle oil or any oil of your choice (Cuticle oil with a dropper applicator will work best), & a cuticle stick
- Apply some oil to the edges of your nails, try to get it in between the press-ons and your natural nails.
- Wait for 1 minute to allow the oil to seep in between the adhesive and your natural nails.
- Use a cuticle stick to gently lift the press-on nail from the edge.
- Slowly and carefully peel off the press-on nail, it should come off easily.
- If they don't, apply more oil and wait a moment before trying again.
- If there are any remaining sticky tabs residue on your press-ons or natural nails, use the cuticle stick to remove them. Poke the cuticle stick into the residue and twist it until removed.
- To remove the oils from the press-ons, you can wash them with soap and water or clean them with isopropyl alcohol.
- Once clean, store them in their case for your next use.
METHOD 2: SOAP & WATER REMOVAL (No mess but takes longer)
You'll need: A bowl, soap, water, & cuticle stick
- Fill a bowl with warm, soapy water.
- Soak your nails for about 10-15 minutes to help loosen the adhesive.
- Once the adhesive has softened, use a cuticle stick to gently lift the press-on nail from the edge.
- Slowly and carefully peel off the press-on nail, it should come off easily.
- If they don't, do not pry them off with force or you could damage your natural nail. Instead, resoak them for another 10-15 minutes before trying again.
- If there are any remaining sticky tabs residue on your press-ons or natural nails, use the cuticle stick to remove them. Poke the cuticle stick into the residue and twist it until removed.
- Wipe your press-ons clean and store them in their case for your next use.
NAIL GLUE REMOVAL
Soak in Acetone (Not recommended for soft, brittle nails)
You’ll need: Acetone, a bowl & a cuticle stick
- Fill a bowl with acetone or nail polish remover that contains acetone.
- Soak your nails for about 10-15 minutes. Acetone will help dissolve the glue.
- After soaking, use a cuticle pusher or a wooden stick to gently lift the press-on nail from the edge.
- Slowly and carefully peel off the press-on nail. If it doesn’t come off easily, soak it a bit longer.
- Use a nail buffer or a file to gently remove any remaining glue from your natural nails.
- You can also use a cotton pad soaked in acetone to wipe away any leftover glue.
- Wash your hands thoroughly.
- Apply cuticle oil to nourish your nails and cuticles