Application & Removal Tutorial

Step One: Clean and Prep Your Natural Nails (The Most Important Step)

This is the step that people most often skip – but it's the most important. If your nail surface has oil, dust or dead skin, the press-on won't stick.

Instructions:

  1. Wash your hands and dry them completely. Your nails must be free of any moisture.

  2. Wipe each natural nail plate with an alcohol wipe to remove oil and dust. Wait 5 seconds for the alcohol to evaporate.

  3. Use a wooden cuticle pusher to gently push back the dead skin at the nail root. Don't cut too deep – just make the nail plate "visible".

  4. Do not apply hand cream or cuticle oil – oils will prevent the press-on from sticking properly.

✅ How to know you're ready: the nail plate looks clean, matte (no shine), and has no visible residue.

Step Two: Check the Size Match (10 Nails for 10 Fingers)

Your press-on nail set comes with 10 pre-sized nails, each corresponding to a specific finger (usually arranged by size – largest for thumbs, smallest for little fingers).

Instructions:

  1. Arrange the 10 press-on nails in descending order of size on a table.

  2. Gently place each press-on nail against its corresponding natural nail to compare (left thumb gets the largest, little finger gets the smallest).

  3. A good fit: The width of the press-on matches the width of your natural nail – it shouldn't overhang or leave visible gaps at the edges.

  4. If a press-on is slightly too large: Gently file the sides of the press-on nail a little at a time until it fits.

  5. If a press-on is slightly too small: A difference of up to 1mm is still usable. When applying, position it slightly closer to the cuticle so the press-on covers the middle-to-upper part of your natural nail. If too much of your natural nail edge is exposed, don't use that nail.

✅ Most people's finger sizes fall within the standard range. Our 10-piece set fits over 80% of hand types. If one or two nails don't fit well, you can skip that finger or substitute a similar-sized nail (for example, ring and middle fingers are often close in size).

Step Three: Apply the Press-On Nails (Gel Tabs vs Solid Nail Glue)

Method 1: Gel Tabs (Temporary Wear, Reusable)

Instructions:

  1. Remove the protective film from a gel adhesive tab. Choose a tab that is slightly smaller than your natural nail (never larger).

  2. Stick the gel tab onto the centre of your natural nail. Press it flat with your finger to remove any air bubbles.

  3. Remove the top protective film from the gel tab.

  4. Pick up the corresponding press-on nail and apply it at a 45-degree angle, pushing from the cuticle towards the fingertip.

  5. Press down firmly for 10-15 seconds, especially along the edges and near the cuticle.

  6. Avoid water for 2 hours to allow the gel tab to fully set.

How long it lasts: 1-3 days (showering, washing dishes and washing hair will shorten wear time)

Method 2: Solid Nail Glue (Long-Lasting, Strong Hold)

⚠️ Note: Solid Nail Glue becomes very strong once set. Removal requires remover or warm water. The press-on nails can usually be reused (as long as you remove them carefully).

Instructions:

  1. Take one Solid Nail Glue tab from its packaging.

  2. Check the size: Hold the solid glue tab against the back of the press-on nail. Choose a tab that is slightly smaller than the press-on nail (do not use a tab that extends beyond the nail edges).

  3. Apply to the press-on nail: Remove the protective film from one side of the solid glue tab and stick it to the centre of the back of the press-on nail. Press flat with your finger.

  4. Remove the top protective film: This exposes the sticky surface.

  5. Position over your natural nail: Align the press-on nail at a 45-degree angle and push from the cuticle towards the fingertip. Make sure the position is correct before pressing down.

  6. Press down firmly for 20-30 seconds, especially along the edges and near the cuticle. Solid Nail Glue needs pressure and body heat to activate.

  7. Avoid water for 2 hours to allow the glue to fully cure.

How long it lasts: 1-2 weeks (strong, waterproof, won't fall off easily)

💡 Solid Nail Glue vs ordinary liquid glue:

  • Ordinary liquid glue: prone to spilling, running onto skin, has a strong smell, difficult to control.

  • Solid Nail Glue: solid tab form – no dripping, no spilling, as easy to use as gel tabs, but with a hold strength close to liquid glue.

Step Four: Check and Adjust

Once applied, check the following:

  • From the side view, does the press-on nail follow the curve of your natural nail? If there are visible gaps, water can get in and cause lifting.

  • Is there any glue or gel tab residue at the cuticle line? Gently clean it with an orange stick.

  • Does it interfere with daily activities? Does typing or buttoning up feel uncomfortable?

If you find a nail is applied crooked, gel tabs can be removed and reapplied within 1 hour. For Solid Nail Glue, you can carefully remove and reapply within a few minutes, but once 30 minutes have passed the glue will be fully cured – do not try to move it.

Step Five: Proper Removal (Without Damaging Your Natural Nails)

Removing Gel Tabs (Gentle and Easy)

  1. Soak your fingers in warm water for 5-10 minutes, or remove after a shower.

  2. Use an orange stick to gently lift a small gap from the side of the nail.

  3. Slowly lift the press-on nail – do not force it.

  4. Remove any remaining gel tab residue from your natural nail with an alcohol wipe.

  5. Remove residue from the back of the press-on nail as well, so it can be reused next time.

Removing Solid Nail Glue (Gentle, Nail-Friendly)

  1. Soak your fingers in warm water for 10-15 minutes (water should be warm but comfortable – Solid Nail Glue gradually softens in warm water).

  2. Alternatively, use a press-on nail remover, applying it to the edges of the nail and waiting a few minutes.

  3. Use an orange stick to gently lift a small gap from the side of the nail.

  4. Slowly lift the press-on nail – never force it.

  5. Repeat soaking or applying remover 1-2 times if needed.

  6. After removal, wipe your natural nails clean with an alcohol wipe and apply cuticle oil to repair and nourish.

⚠️ Never do these: pulling off with your hands, biting off, forcing with sharp metal tools. These actions will peel off the top layer of your natural nails, leading to thinning, peeling and pain.