Applying your nails
Preparation is important to ensure your press-on nails last a long time and look natural. In each nail kit, you will receive a small nail file or buffer and sticky tabs to apply your nails. For longer lasting nails, I recommend using nail glue to apply.
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Follow these steps below for the perfect preparation
- First, check the size of every nail in your kit. Ensure each nail fits nicely to the nail bed from sidewall to sidewall.
- Prep your cuticles. Use a cuticle pusher to press the cuticles back. You can also use cuticle removing cream to help with this. If needed you can trim your cuticles if there is any excess skin that could get in the way of the glue adhering to the nails.
- File and buff your nails. Lightly buff your natural nails to create a smooth canvas. There should be no shine on your natural nail before applying press on nails. If press on nail is shorter than natural nail file your natural nail tip to be shorter than the press on nails.
- Wash and clean the nails. Buff the underside of the nails.
- If using sticky tabs, peel off the adhesive backing, stick onto the nail and press it down for 30 seconds.
- If using nail glue apply a thin layer of adhesive to the nail. Align the press on nail. Start at the cuticle and press down towards the tip. Hold the nail for 20 seconds. Remove any excess glue
- Keep hands dry for at least 2 hours
To keep your nails lasting as long as possible. You will need to be gentle with your nails. Do not use them as tools.