The manual
Apply, remove, repeat
Press-on nails last up to two weeks with glue, or one to three days with adhesive tabs. Application takes about ten minutes, and prep is what decides how long they hold.
Part one
Applying your set
- 1
Prep your nails
Push back your cuticles and lightly buff each nail. This decides how long your set lasts.
- 2
Cleanse & dry
Wipe every nail with the prep pad and let it dry. Skip hand cream: oil loosens adhesive.
- 3
Size each finger
Lay your ten nails out in finger order first. Between two sizes? Size up and file the sides down.
- 4
Glue or tab
Glue for up to two weeks of wear. Adhesive tabs for a night out you want to undo tomorrow.
- 5
Press & hold
Apply at a 45° angle from the cuticle and press firmly for 30 seconds. Avoid water for an hour.
Part two
Removing without damage
- 1
Soak
Soak your fingertips in warm, soapy water for 10–15 minutes. A drop of oil speeds it up.
- 2
Lift gently
Ease the cuticle stick under the side edges and rock gently. Never force a nail that isn’t ready.
- 3
Clean up
Roll leftover adhesive off with your thumb, then buff lightly.
- 4
Store for next time
Peel off the old adhesive, pop the set back in its box, and it’s ready to wear again.
Make it last
- Wear gloves for dishes and cleaning. Heat and detergent shorten wear time.
- Use the pads of your fingers, not your tips, for typing and opening things.
- Add a thin clear top coat every few days to refresh the shine.
- If an edge lifts, dry the nail and add a tiny drop of glue before it snags.